Bushnell Forge
The Bushnell Forge binoculars offer incredible clarity and colour rendition, useful for viewing fine details important for identifying species or even specific individuals.
Found at the top of Bushnell's range of binoculars, the optical quality is seriously impressive, due in part to the ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lenses. The Forge are therefore the perfect choice for anyone whose priority is bright, sharp images.
An 8x42 configuration makes them suitable for almost all nature-watching and monitoring purposes, providing an ideal balance between the brightness and magnification. Keeping track of small, fast-moving animals is made much easier with the super wide 426ft FOV.
A lockable diopter ring is included on the right eye piece, which is very user-friendly. It allows for the focus to be adjusted accordingly to correct for any difference in visual acuity between your left and right eyes.
Bushnell’s exclusive ‘EXO barrier’ technology has been applied to each lens. This protective coating repels water, oil, dust and debris. It also encourages the beading of water - a helpful feature that allows the lenses to be cleared very quickly in rainy conditions.
The rubber eye cup positioning can be adjusted using the twist-up design. The long 19mm eye-relief is an essential feature which ensures eyeglass wearers are able to view a full, unobstructed image.
The weight, 875g can get a little heavy when using for extended periods, however Bushnell have counteracted this by including a free binocular harness - a very nice touch. An ergonomic design with thumb indents and a textured rubber armour ensure the Forges are very comfortable in the hand.
IPX7 waterproofing and fog-proofing allows for confident use in the field, no matter how extreme the weather.
The Forge 8x42 binoculars are covered by a 20 year warranty period.
The Forge binoculars are at the top of the Bushnell range of binoculars. For mid-level binoculars please see the , and for a slightly more compact high-end pair please see the .
