We love the Budhnell Legeng Porro's, which we purchased for casual bird watching. Our family own's four pairs of different sizes. In this price range, I don't know of another binocular that is similar in quality.
Pros: great light and resolution
Cons: Eye relief systems are a little fragile
Would recommend: Yes
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I really like the idea of having a pair of binoculars that will focus at about 10 feet. Good for looking at birds on the feeder just outside the window.
The focus adjustment is pretty stiff, it takes a bit to change from close up views to far away views. Probably loosen up a bit with use. Overall these are just what we were looking for in a birding binocular.
Pros: close in focus very nice
Cons: focus adjustment is a little stiff
Would recommend: Yes
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I recent bought this one,I think the weight of legend 8x42 porro should be 850g,not the weight 680g. And in mountains(lower pressur environment),the focus adjustment isn't easy to control(especially compressing the nitrogen inside),maybe it was due to the outer focus sys. Anyway it should be a high c/p bins.
Would recommend: Yes
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from TX, United States
Written on February 22, 2009
Bushnell 8x42 porros (190842) are my first binoculars for learning details of constellations and planning star-hops, and for that they work very well. Eye relief is great: when I wear my glasses, I roll eyeguards out 1/4 turn, and w/o glasses, a full turn to the click stop. Wide field of view is great for locating asterisms. Central image is very sharp. These binos passed the Comet Lulin test with flying colors: my buddies were amazed at clarity and brightness of image of 5.5 mag comet.
Pros: great eye relief, bright image, sharp through 70%, wide FOV, solid build, comfortable to hold
Cons: very slight clipping of exit pupil
Would recommend: Yes
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I think bushnell legend porro is good compititor of nikon ex wp.i am very happy with and worth of money.i am happy for optics planet's services to.i got my bino withnin three days of place my order. i am from beautiful contry New Zealand,thanks to optics planet, it is really only on planet.
Pros: everything is perfect
Cons: Hard to find
Would recommend: Yes
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from AR, United States
Written on May 24, 2008
I ordered the Bushnell Legend (porro) 8X42 with the Bushnell Optics Accessories Kit. , which has the cushioned neckstrap. This size/weight/magnification/cost makes a great combination for a multi-purpose binocular (birding, moon/star-gazing, scenery, etc). Rubbery/textured covering makes for easy holding. Comes with a nice, lightly-padded cordura case. Wish it came with tethered caps.
Pros: Very Sturdy/Well Built
Cons: I wish all bins came with tethered caps!
Would recommend: Yes
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Richard,
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from NY, United States
Written on November 9, 2007
These turned out to be clearer and brighter during the day and twilight than I expected. They are heavier and larger than what I'm use to but for the money I'll live with it. The right eyepiece is difficult to adjust due to small tabs and tightness. The design of the strap and weight makes it feel like it's cutting your neck after a couple of hours. You need to pull up your collar for neck comfort. No problem encountered installing the strap on the binoculars. Overall they are a good value considering the are from China (as long as I don't get lead poisoning).
Pros: Water & fog proof. Bright and clear in day and night.
Cons: Size and weight
Would recommend: Yes
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