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Bushnell Legend L Series 10x42mm Binoculars
Last Updated: November 30, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
296
Old Reviews
174
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72
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5.5 meters
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Price
15money, cost, worth, range, price range
+100%
" ... You're going to be hard pressed to find better glass for the money. ... I'm going to rate this a very good buy. ... "
" ... We had a cheap pair that was OK, but shelling out a few bucks was worth it. ... "
" ... At the price i paid, it was a bargain. ... "
" ... Good price for the quality. ... "
" ... Great binoculars for the price. ... "
" ... Otherwise a great purchase for the price and would be 5 star otherwise ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... Got these on a sale price of $106 I believe. ... Well worth the money and great binos at the price. ... In this price range of under $200 they stack up well. ... "
Lens
8lens caps, rubber, ocular, objective lens, lens covers
+88%
-13%
" ... I was skeptical of 42 Bushnell objective lens. ... "
" ... Really good except for the worst lens covers EVER, really lets them down ... "
" ... I've had a legacy wp 8x42 for a few years and I loved the image quality (minus softness at the edges) and the focus knob didn't work well. ... "
" ... I particularly liked the larger eye aperture because I can leave my eye glasses on while viewing through them. ... "
" ... I now understand that when you have lenses that are sharp and fully multi coated you can get a lighter and smaller binocular and see the same as the 50mm and with a 10 magnification you can hold them quite steady. ... "
" ... After using it for 2 weeks on a safari in Africa - amazing binoculars. ... "
Build Quality
7use, strap, quality, looks, little
+86%
-14%
" ... The locking diopter adjustment, and the style of adjustment is easier to use also. ... "
" ... I liked the price, 10x power, magnesium chassis (perhaps the deciding factor among my last three or four options), and well-known brand name. ... ), they are not hard to keep steady (again, under two pounds), the caps do not fall off, the case and strap are not junky (not made of armor, but not junky), and they are as clear and easy to focus as I could ever need them to be. ... "
" ... They're a little heavier than I'd like, but well, glass! ... "
" ... Very well constructed . ... "
" ... These work great and are very durable. ... "
Picture Quality
6image, picture, crisp, clear, wonderful
+100%
" ... To say I am shocked is a complete understatement, I never expected the image quality to be so clear at this price point, or even at the normal retail price point. ... "
" ... The crisp image is astounding. ... "
" ... 4 Star pic quality is only because there are better on the market, you'll just pay $100s more for it. ... "
" ... I was surprised to find the 10x42 L series image quality wonderful. ... The picture is consistently sharp, edge to edge. ... "
" ... The picture quality is extremely clear almost like 3-D. Well made product. ... "
Ease of Use
5use, clear, see, easier, also
+100%
" ... The locking diopter adjustment, and the style of adjustment is easier to use also. ... "
" ... These were easy to remove (some are not), but one left behind a mark on one of the barrels. ... "
" ... Very clear, easy to see, medium wt. ... "
" ... I am impressed with the clarity for the price and its simple use. ... "
Comfort
5strap, binos, neck strap, neck, l
+100%
" ... I wear bifocals, so longer eye relief is a must. ... "
" ... I like the idea of viewing with wearing glasses or not ... "
" ... ), they are not hard to keep steady (again, under two pounds), the caps do not fall off, the case and strap are not junky (not made of armor, but not junky), and they are as clear and easy to focus as I could ever need them to be. ... "
" ... They will fit the L from KUIU, but with my other binos I bought the XL and with the cinch strap on the harness they fit easily with my microfiber cloths and "cat crap" defogger. ... "
" ... Even the padded neck strap is comfortable. ... "
Night Photography
4transmission, light, direct
+100%
" ... Bright (even in low light), clear (with or without direct sunlight), and crisp. ... "
" ... They're very good in low light. ... "
" ... Great at low light environment as well. ... "
" ... Light transmission is good, clearity is sharp. ... "
For Travel
3cruise, bird watching, backyard
+100%
" ... They are surprisingly heavy but manageable when hiking. ... "
" ... A little heavy for hiking but perfect for backyard bird watching. ... "
" ... We were all set for an Alaskan cruise. ... "
Color
3image, crisp, contrast, clear, brightness
+100%
" ... The crisp image is astounding. ... "
" ... The brightness and sharpness increases the entertainment values. ... "
" ... I was delighted to find that the view is clear, that is it has good contrast, better than many. ... "
Band
3neck strap, l, junky, fall, caps
+100%
" ... ), they are not hard to keep steady (again, under two pounds), the caps do not fall off, the case and strap are not junky (not made of armor, but not junky), and they are as clear and easy to focus as I could ever need them to be. ... "
" ... They will fit the L from KUIU, but with my other binos I bought the XL and with the cinch strap on the harness they fit easily with my microfiber cloths and "cat crap" defogger. ... "
" ... Even the padded neck strap is comfortable. ... "
Marketplace
3+100%
" ... My Amazon account states that these were delivered and were "handed directly to a resident." ... "
" ... I got them on sell from Amazon for around $125.00. ... "
" ... First time ordering used on amazon. ... "
Delivery
3amazon
+100%
" ... After doing some quick research (these were recommended on several sites), we had same day delivery. ... "
" ... Being shipped across the Atlantic, I might have appreciated better packing . ... but, they turned up in perfect condition. ... "
" ... My beef is with the delivery. ... My Amazon account states that these were delivered and were "handed directly to a resident." ... "
Clarity
3easy, see, adjust
+100%
" ... Very clear, easy to see, medium wt. ... "
Zoom
3image, focusing, quality, magnification, knob
+100%
" ... I've had a legacy wp 8x42 for a few years and I loved the image quality (minus softness at the edges) and the focus knob didn't work well. ... "
" ... The focus is fast and you can hold the binoculars while focusing with 1 finger, so single handed operation. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 5.5 meters