New Bushnell NatureView Binoculars
Bushnell Outdoor Products has enhanced their whole line of NatureView binoculars.
Specifically designed for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the NatureView series has new look outer body designs and now consists of seven different configurations, with both mid and full sized binoculars in a combination of both porro and roof prism design.
So the new Bushnell NatureView series now has four porro design models, a 6x30, 8x40, 8x42 and 10x42 – As well as three roof prism models, an 8x32, 8x42 and a 10x 42 binocular.
All but one of the new Bushnell NatureView Binoculars feature quality BaK-4 prisms and a tough non-slip rubber armor designed to absorb shock.
Selected models come with fully multi-coated optics to help with light transmission and all the roof prism NatureView models are both fog and waterproof as well as the 6x30, 10x42 porro prism models.
As with many other Bushnell binoculars, this entire series is constructed using environmentally friendly lead-free glass.
NatureView Binoculars: Main Specifications
Model: | 6x30 | 8x40 | 8x42 | 10x42 | 8x32 | 8x42 | 10x42 |
SKU: | 220630 | 220840 | 224208 | 224210 | 220832 | 228042 | 220142 |
Prism Type: | Porro | Porro | Porro | Porro | Roof | Roof | Roof |
Prism Glass: | Bak-4 | Bk-7 | Bak-4 | Bak-4 | Bak-4 | Bak-4 | Bak-4 |
Anti-Reflection Coatings: | Fully multi-coated | Multi-coated | Fully multi-coated | Fully multi-coated | Fully multi-coated | Fully multi-coated | Fully multi-coated |
Water & Fog Proof | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tripod Adaptable: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Magnification: | 6x | 8x | 8x | 10x | 8x | 8x | 10x |
Objective Lens Diameter: | 30mm | 40mm | 42mm | 42mm | 32mm | 42mm | 42mm |
Field of view @ 1000yds | 419ft | 365ft | 435ft | 345ft | 393ft | 393ft | 325ft |
Field of view @ 1000m | 140m | 112m | 145m | 115m | 131m | 131m | 108m |
Eye relief: | 20mm | 14mm | 16mm | 15mm | 16.6mm | 17.5mm | 15.2mm |
Close Focusing Distance: (ft/m) | 9 / 2.7 | 14 / 4.3 | 12 / 3.7 | 11.5 / 3.5 | 5 / 1.7 | 5 / 1.7 | 13 / 4.0 |
Exit Pupil Diameter: | 5mm | 5mm | 5.25mm | 4.2mm | 4mm | 6mm | 4.2mm |
Weight: (oz/g) | 17.3 / 490 | 25.4 / 720 | 27.0 / 765 | 27.8 / 788 | 16 / 454 | 23.1 / 654 | 23.1 / 654 |
Cost & Where to Buy NatureView Binoculars
Depending on the model, suggested retail prices range from $99 to $149 in the US. To check the current prices and to buy follow the link below for a list of on-line sport optics retailers in the US, UK, Canada & Germany:
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