Bushnell Prime 8x32

• 8x32 configuration: The 8x magnification keeps the image steady and easy to follow, while the 32 mm objective lenses keep the binocular compact enough for long walks, travel, and all-day carry.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system gives the Bushnell Prime 8x32 a slim, straight-barrel shape that packs easily and handles quickly in the field.
• Fully multi-coated optics: Multi-coated lenses help preserve contrast and brightness, which makes it easier to pick out detail in woodland shade, overcast light, and at dawn or dusk.
• IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen filled: The sealed, fogproof construction keeps the binocular ready for rain, damp mornings, and changing temperatures without the internal fogging that can interrupt use.
• 18 mm eye relief: Generous eye relief makes the image easier to access for eyeglass wearers and helps maintain a comfortable full view during longer observation sessions.

About the Bushnell Prime Series

The Bushnell Prime series sits in the brand’s binocular range as a practical, field-oriented line built for users who want dependable optics in a lighter, more compact format. In Bushnell’s documented Prime binocular family, the models use roof prism construction, which keeps the shape trim and easy to carry for hunting, birding, and general outdoor observation. The range spans from 10x25 to 12x50, including versatile mid-size options such as 8x32 and 8x42, so the series covers both travel-friendly and fuller-size use.

A defining feature of the series is Bushnell’s use of fully multi-coated lenses together with EXO Barrier on the exterior lens surfaces. In practice, this combination is aimed at maintaining a clear image while making the outer lenses easier to keep usable in rain, dust, fingerprints, and everyday field handling. Bushnell also specifies IPX7 water resistance and dry-nitrogen fog protection for Prime binoculars, which reflects a design focused on real outdoor conditions rather than casual indoor use. The result is a binocular series built around straightforward handling, weather resistance, and optical clarity in a compact roof-prism platform.

About the Bushnell Prime 8x32

The Bushnell Prime 8x32 is a compact binocular designed for users who want a balance of portability, field coverage, and viewing comfort. Its 8x magnification is a sensible choice for handheld use because it gives enough reach for bird watching, woodland scanning, and general hunting observation without becoming as sensitive to hand shake as higher magnifications. Paired with a 32 mm objective lens, it keeps overall size and weight down while still providing a useful level of brightness for daytime and mixed-light use.

The optical layout uses a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system and fully multi-coated lenses, helping the binocular deliver a clear, contrast-rich image in a body that is easier to pack than a bulkier porro-prism design. A 128.80 m/1000m field of view supports fast target acquisition and easier tracking of moving wildlife, while the 4.00 mm exit pupil gives a relaxed view in normal field conditions. With 18.00 mm eye relief, the binocular is also well suited to eyeglass wearers, making it easier to see the full image without crowding the eyecups.

Mechanically, the central focusing system keeps operation quick and intuitive, and the right-eye diopter allows fine adjustment to match differences between the user’s eyes. The IPX-7 waterproof, nitrogen-filled housing is built for wet weather and changing temperatures, while the 479.00 g weight and 122.00 mm length make this model easy to carry on a neck strap or in a day pack. For users who want a compact hunting binocular or bird watching binocular with practical weather resistance and comfortable handling, this model fits that role well.

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 a catalog that covers binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras. That broad focus has made Bushnell a familiar name across hunting, target shooting, birding, and general nature observation.

Within this category, Bushnell is especially known for building optics that emphasize practical field use and accessible handling. One of its notable technologies is EXO Barrier, a lens coating designed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris on exterior lens surfaces. Bushnell’s product families include Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics, showing the brand’s reach from general outdoor observation to more specialized shooting applications. In 2013, ATK acquired Bushnell Group Holdings, marking an important point in the company’s later corporate history.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 32.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 128.80 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 7.36 °
• Apparent field of view: 58.80 °
• Exit pupil: 4.00 mm
• Eye relief: 18.00 mm
• Close focus: 3.00 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Minimum interpupillary distance: 54.20 mm
• Maximum interpupillary distance: 73.60 mm
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Body type: Single hinge
• Length: 122.00 mm
• Weight: 479.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

20 years. Bushnell specifies a 20-year warranty for this binocular, providing long-term coverage for a product intended for regular outdoor use.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Storage bag
• Micro-fiber cloth