Bushnell Prime 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification gives a steady, easy-to-hold view, while the 42 mm objective lenses gather enough light for woodland, field-edge, and general outdoor use.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to pack, making it practical for hunting, hiking, and bird watching where bulk matters.
• Fully multi-coated optics: Multiple coatings across the lens surfaces help preserve contrast and brightness, so detail stays easier to pick out in mixed light and over longer viewing sessions.
• IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen filled: The sealed, dry-nitrogen construction helps the binocular stay reliable in rain, damp ground cover, and rapid temperature changes that can fog lesser optics.
• Long eye relief: With 24.00 mm of eye relief, the Prime 8x42 is comfortable for eyeglass wearers and easier to position quickly when a fast view matters.

About the Bushnell Prime Series

The Bushnell Prime series sits in the brand’s core field-optics range, offering practical hunting and general-observation binoculars with a clear focus on dependable outdoor use. Documented in Bushnell’s 2019 catalog, the series covers a broad spread of common formats, from compact models up to larger full-size configurations, including 8x42, 10x42, and 12x50. Across the line, Bushnell uses roof prisms, which keep the binoculars narrower and easier to carry than traditional porro-prism designs.

A defining feature of the series is its combination of fully multi-coated lenses and EXO Barrier on the exterior lens surfaces. In practice, that means the Prime models are built not only to transmit a clear image, but also to shed water, oil, dust, fog, and debris more effectively during real field use. Bushnell also specifies IPX7 water resistance and dry-nitrogen fog protection for Prime binoculars, reinforcing the series’ role as a straightforward, weather-ready option for hunting, birding, and everyday outdoor observation. The overall design philosophy is simple: useful magnification ranges, compact roof-prism handling, and durable construction without unnecessary complication.

About the Bushnell Prime 8x42

The Bushnell Prime 8x42 is the balanced all-round model in the series, combining 8x magnification with a 42.00 mm objective size that suits a wide range of outdoor tasks. This format is especially useful when the binocular may be carried all day and raised quickly for short, repeated observations. Compared with higher-magnification models, 8x is easier to hold steadily by hand, which helps when scanning woodland edges, tracking moving birds, or checking terrain from awkward positions.

Its 117.00 m/1000m field of view supports that role well, giving a broad enough image to locate subjects quickly without feeling tunnelled in. The 5.25 mm exit pupil also helps maintain a bright, relaxed view in overcast conditions and during the first and last parts of the day when light is less forgiving. Bushnell pairs this layout with fully multicoated optics and a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system, producing a binocular that stays compact while supporting good contrast and practical image brightness.

For handling, the Prime 8x42 uses a central focusing system for quick adjustment and a right eyepiece diopter to fine-tune the view to the user’s eyes. The generous 24.00 mm eye relief is a real advantage for eyeglass wearers, while the IPX-7 waterproof construction and nitrogen filling help the binocular remain usable in rain, damp cold, and changing temperatures. At 660.00 g and 132.00 mm long, it remains portable enough for hunting, hiking, and bird watching without giving up the steadiness and low-light usefulness expected from a full-size binocular.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell. He began by selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California, and the company grew into a specialist in sports optics and outdoor equipment. Bushnell’s core categories include binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras, with a product range aimed at hunting, target shooting, birding, and general nature observation.

Within this field, Bushnell is particularly known for building optics that emphasize practical field use and broad accessibility across different price levels. Its product families include Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics. One of the brand’s notable proprietary technologies is EXO Barrier, a lens coating developed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris on exposed lens surfaces. Bushnell’s long presence in sporting optics has made it a familiar name for users who want established designs for hunting and outdoor observation.

Main Features

• Series: Bushnell Prime
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 117.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.68 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 24.00 mm
• Close focus: 3.00 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Length: 132.00 mm
• Weight: 660.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

Bushnell Prime 8x42 binoculars are covered by a 20-year warranty. This stated period matches the warranty information provided for Prime binoculars.

In the Box

• Neck strap
• Storage bag
• Micro-fiber cloth