Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42

• 10x42 configuration: The 10x magnification gives enough reach for scanning distant birds, game, or landscape detail, while the 42 mm objectives keep the binocular practical to carry for longer outings.
• All-metal chassis: The aluminum body adds rigidity and better long-term durability than many entry-level plastic designs, helping the binocular hold its shape through regular field use and travel.
• Multicoated optics: Bushnell uses multicoated lenses across the PowerView 2 series to improve light transmission and contrast, giving a brighter, cleaner image in mixed daylight conditions.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42 slim and easy to pack, with a straight-barrel shape that handles well in one or both hands.
• Central focus with right-eye diopter: Fast center focusing makes it easier to follow changing subjects, while the diopter adjustment helps fine-tune the view to differences between the user’s eyes.

About the Bushnell Powerview 2 Series

Bushnell PowerView 2 is a broad binocular family designed to offer practical everyday optics in both compact and full-size formats. The series covers several magnification options and uses different prism layouts, including roof, folding roof, and Porro designs, so it suits users looking for a simple binocular for travel, casual wildlife observation, general outdoor use, or entry-level hunting optics. Across the range, Bushnell builds the series around multicoated optics, which help maintain a clear, usable image with solid contrast in normal daylight conditions.

A defining feature of the line is its all-metal chassis, paired with textured rubber armor and updated ergonomics. That combination gives the PowerView 2 series a more solid feel in the hand and helps it stand up to regular use better than many basic binoculars built around lighter plastic structures. The series is aimed at users who want straightforward handling, familiar center-focus operation, and a practical balance between portability and image quality rather than specialized premium features. In Bushnell’s lineup, PowerView 2 sits as an accessible general-purpose series with dependable mechanics and uncomplicated optical performance.

About the Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42

The Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42 is the full-size roof prism model in the series for users who want a versatile binocular that can cover both open-country viewing and general observation. Its 10x magnification brings distant detail closer than an 8x binocular, which is useful for identifying birds, checking game movement, or studying terrain, while the 42 mm objective lenses keep the instrument manageable in size and weight for day-long carry. This makes it a sensible fit for mixed outdoor use where reach matters, but bulk still needs to stay under control.

The binocular uses a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system, which keeps the body slim and easy to pack. Combined with the single-hinge design, it offers a familiar shape that is comfortable to hold and simple to bring quickly to the eyes. The multicoated optical system is intended to deliver a crisp, practical image with enough brightness for daylight use and the lower-light periods around early morning or late afternoon. A 15.00 mm eye relief gives reasonable viewing comfort, while the 4.20 mm exit pupil helps maintain an easy, relaxed sight picture in normal field conditions.

In use, the central focusing system supports quick adjustments as viewing distances change, and the right-eyepiece diopter lets the binocular be tuned to the user’s eyesight for a sharper final image. The aluminum housing adds confidence for regular transport and repeated use, and tripod adaptability gives the option of a steadier view during longer observation sessions.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell, who began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California. The company developed into a specialist in sports optics and outdoor products, with product categories that include binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras. Bushnell’s catalog serves practical field use across hunting, target shooting, birding, and general nature observation.

Within the optics market, Bushnell is known for maintaining a wide lineup that ranges from accessible entry-level models to more specialized products such as Elite Tactical, Legend, Prime, and AR Optics. The brand has also introduced proprietary technologies such as EXO Barrier, a lens coating developed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris. That combination of broad category coverage and field-oriented design is what makes Bushnell a familiar name in sporting optics.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 95.60 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 5.50 °
• Exit pupil: 4.20 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Close focus: 6.10 m
• Lens coating: Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Length: 150.00 mm
• Weight: 629.00 g

Warranty

20 years. The Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42 is covered by a 20-year warranty, giving long-term support for a binocular intended for regular outdoor use.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Neck strap
• Lens cap
• Carrying case
• Instruction manual