Bushnell Legend 10x42 Ultra HD Monocular, Optical Performance for Hunting and Wildlife Observation

I first bought a pair of NOCS , and they just didn’t fit on right with my glasses and they weren’t powerful enough for me 10x32These are great 10x40 , easy focus with one hand , clear view , I will use them when I’m on a cruise to see some whales.In the hand.The caps are great but when they are on the product , but when they are off of the scope the straps get in the way, and you have to hold it to keep it from swinging. The cap at the end of the monocular only opens so far and kinda gets in the way.Overall great scope when you want something more compact and lighter than binoculars this is it.

Outstanding product! Clear. Sharp. Easy to focus. My highest recommendation.

Compact and very clear images.This monocular allows for quick spotting without bulk. Easy to focus. Great clarity.I’ve switched to Bushnell products nearly 20 years ago. I had an issue on one optic and Bushnell replaced the optic with an upgrade model…no questions ask!!

It's not Leica quality. I'm not going to blow smoke up your rear end. However, for the money, it is a good optic. There are aberrations as you go toward the outer edge of the glass but they're mild. It's a good, clear, optic. The focus wheel is easy to use. It makes my Vortex 8x36 look like a cheap, plastic lense, BSA toy.

Background: I'm mostly blind and have started birding. My right eye doesn't really work, so why carry an extra heavy binocular tube? This is the best monocular I've been able to find, and believe me- I did a ton of research before choosing it. The Bushnell monocular is the only one that lists all it's specs and details. I've looked at the top competitors: Vortex, Wingspan, and Gosky have comparable monoculars, but I found them to be sketchy because of the lack of detail provided by both seller and company. They may well be very nice optics, but I like to Know what I'm getting into.Good stuff:I opted for a 10 power optic, not the standard 8 used in birding.One hand focus works quickly enough to aquire the target within seconds.The image quality is what I would expect from something like a Nikon Monarch 400 (I think that's what it's called). It's super clear, and easy to stabilize- not that it shakes that much at that power anyway.It's sturdy enough to be banged around in my pack, and has held up to a drop or two from it. I was ecstatic to find the Cooper's hawk before any in my group.Bad stuff:Well, considering the Bushnell legend hd roof prism binoculars of the same size run around the same price, I think this optic is pretty expensive. This is assuming that this optic is adapted from half of that set.The top lense cap is made of hard plastic, which can damage the coating and make annoying clanking sounds if it pops off.I don't think much of the case, which is bulky and poorly designed where utility is concerned.If shaken vigorously, this optic will rattle a bit. The source of the sound is a loosely fit tube housing around the screw that adjusts focus. It's not a main component, and isn't going to affect the actual Working mechanisms, which are all well fitted and tight.

Quality product. Much easier to focus than typical binoculars. Easy to store. Like to use to view Whitetail Deer.

I received it last night and currently my major concern is about the delivery. There was no cushioning in the package but such a subtle optical device deserves better protection. I'm also wondering why the lens cap opens to the downside instead of shading the sun.This is my first monocular and I previously owned a 10x40 binocular. I tried it in my back yard in a clear morning. The brightness and clarity are satisfactory. The weight is ok for me and stability is not a problem (much lighter than my camera&lens). The size is compact enough for most, if not all, males (my fingers are not long), and I wish it is not too large for my girlfriend. The minimum focusing distance is around 6~7 ft.I’m bringing it to Cancun and let’s see how well it works.==============update after Cancún trip=======Nice. Very bright. My girlfriend also liked it. The guard at Chichen Itza looked at it to make sure this is not something dangerous. See the pictures I took with iPhone 6s Plus with bare hands (no racks, standing) in paranoid mode.Another thing to mention is that this 10x42 monoscope is not suitable for star seeing. The 10x zooming makes the field of sight too narrow to see large structures and the stability of my hands is another problem.