Bushnell 8x42 Engage Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 8.1 Degree Angle of View, Black

SKU: BSBEN842

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Orlando H : 8x42 plus water proofGeng W : Forum recommend it for birdwatchingCris W : Great Price for qualityGARY C : Price is good.JONATHAN C : Seems like a good deal for a quality set of binoculars.GREGORY O : into birdsTHUAN V : Slickdeals said it's good deal...ROBERT B : Coating on the lens makes them seem like they'll last longer as well as being waterproof really adds to the longevity.MING Y : .Great price. Review says superb quality.MANINDER S : Good dealROBERTO D : great deal!VAN K : Great price for high quality midrange binoculars. I will use them for birdwatching.JAY T : Great dealHOANG T : priceSEAN M : FANTASTIC price for an incredibly high quality product!! Been looking for some new binoculars for a while.....NOT ANYMORE!!DANIELLE P : I needed a better pair of binoculars for birdwatching and these are highly rated and at a great price.RICHARD D : The sale looks like a fantastic deal. I was tipped off to this thanks to a tweet by Birding Bob, someone I trust to know good equipment.YUAN L : Good price on an well rated binocularsJOHN S : PriceSABIN B : Saw a great deal on Adorama!LIQUN L : Good price for the feature.JOE K : Value and warranty.BRIAN H : Great optical quality, great priceSUNNY W : Have not tried these binoculars and others in competing class. They seemed great price range for class and specifications.LUIS T : excellent priceSEONGMIN J : Very reasonable price considering its functionalityRUI W : coatingsROBERT J. V : Reviews and sale price for ED glass.Tim K : Great value Binoculars. One of the best deals.Mark M : Price/valuePhillip L : Online rating is goodRON G : Price

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

10x50 Engage Binos

Great product! Took into field last week. Very solid and clear lens, especially in low light conditions.

Robert P.

2024-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

insanely good

insanely good

Scott B.

2024-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Goog product

Worth the money (Test review)

yash

2024-07-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Engage binoculars purchase

Good optic quality, comfortable fit, all around good quality

Thomas P.

2024-03-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very pleased

Only used this at home to view birds, so far. I will be taking it on Safari for further testing!

Mary w.

2023-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

After sending a faulty pair these are great

After sending a faulty pair these are great. The first pair I got one of the "eye cups" wouldn't come all the way out and the diopter adjustment ring was so stuck I couldn't move it. They immediately sent a replacement pair that are perfect so far.

Jeremy C.

2021-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

I have never owned any optics of this high of quality, they are great. I wear glasses and I don't have to take my glasses off and on to use them. I can't wait until hunting season, I've been birding and they work great.

Eric

2021-01-17T08:38:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Kids sporting events and low light performer!

With 2020 and Covid restrictions at kids sporting events the parents were required to stay at very long distances away from their children at meets. I picked this pair up due to the reviews and great eye relief and build quality over lesser big box store binocs. I heard parents chatting around me when I pulled these bad boys out commenting that “we should have brought our binoculars too!!” I think this model may be discontinued, but if you have the chance to get a pair of the engage series you won’t be disappointed.

justin b.

2020-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous Binoculars

Having owned many pairs of entry level Bushnells in my lifetime, I decided it was time to upgrade to a higher specified pair of 8 x 42 binoculars. After a lot of online research I narrowed my field down to 3 pairs: Bushnell Engage EDX, Vortex Diamondacks, and Nikon Monarch 5s, all of which had very similar specifications. Went to SAIL, a leading outdoors retailer here in Toronto, where I was able to do a side-by-side test. All 3 are extremely well made, lightweight, have great hand-feel and excellent quality glass. After much back-and-forth, I ranked the Bushnell and Vortex binos as basically a tie and the Nikon's a close number 2. Apart from having many years of happy viewing with Bushnell products, the EXO coating sealed the deal. They're a great pair of binoculars with a build quality and features that would have only been found in binos costing thousands of dollars not all that long ago. Combine all of that with a great warranty and the choice is easy. Treat yourself to a pair of these superb binoculars. You'll be happy you did.

AndyinToronto

2020-08-17T20:04:51

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product

Great product. Feels sturdy and compact. One caveat is, the eye adjustment is hard to tune.

SARAVANAN M.

2020-08-14T07:34:45

Rated 5 out of 5

The best!

The best and great choice!

DOMA R.

2020-08-10T10:28:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent binoculars

Solid construction, little to none distortion, super clear view, well worth the money. No issues with eyeglasses either.

Yuan L.

2020-08-10T09:43:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I was looking for

Excellent bang for the buck. Very clear and nice feel.

TERRY L.

2020-08-10T09:11:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optics

Excellent optics and build quality, I am very happy with the purchase. Works very well in low light and not too heavy to wear around.

CLEMENT B.

2020-08-10T09:00:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for the price

Nice binoculars. Work well in low light situations. Degree of view is superb.

BRENDA A.

2020-08-10T08:25:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Compact Binoculars

Great binoculars and quite compact.

ADRIAN C.

2020-08-03T12:22:50

Rated 5 out of 5

First Real Binoculars Don't Disappoint

I'm somewhat of a gear nerd but this is my first pair of quality glass binoculars. We bought them for all-around use camping, hiking, casual birdwatching and sight seeing. We currently have them with us in Hawaii and the clarity and brightness watching fishermen, boaters, and other watersports is really impressive. High build quality and smooth quick focus that the whole family enjoys. 8x42 is a great all around spec. Unless you have a super-specific need, these are more than enough binoculars than you would ever want

JAMES M.

2020-08-02T20:37:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Purchase

Great Binos! Glass is super clear and they fit perfectly in my hands. Highly recommended!

ANTHONY C.

2020-08-02T11:25:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than i though

Very crisp image but takes a lil use to get adhusted to the small fov

EDDIE K.

2020-07-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Impressive

I got these as an upgrade to my smaller set (Steiner Predators), which were an upgrade to an earlier lower cost set. I keep these in the car for travel purposes and they've been great to have along on trips. Clear image, nice color, not too expensive. They suit my needs well.

Ed

2020-06-10T08:06:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

Great binoculars, excellent clarity, high quality.

BEN E.

2020-05-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

EXCELLENCET

CLEAR AND GOOD AT LOW LIGHT.

JACK

2020-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Dust caps

The dust caps on the wide ends don't stay put. I am looking a buying new dust caps. Other than that they seem preset good.

Doug E.

2020-01-21T06:04:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Everyone should own these binoculars

Wow! Comparing Engage Binoculars with glass es I own was like the difference between night and day. The superior resolution, wide angle and light transfer were exceptional. I would recommend this product.

STEVE M.

2020-01-20T11:17:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome value on sale

Great quality and bang for the buck with sale price and $70 mail in rebate.

Ron G.

2019-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive image quality!

I chose BEN842 among several other brands for 8x42 in this price range (USD200-300) because primarily of BEN842's superior optical specification. However, I didn't have a chance to compare it with other 8x42 binocular candidates at any physical stores. I decided to buy BEN842 online. As expected, I was really impressed by its large FOV and crystal clear view during daytime. I was wearing glasses while using it, and I didn't notice any problem with that. With my skinny arms, its weight was acceptable for 8x42. I would definitely recommended BEN842.

Virawudh S.

2019-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent!

Excellent!

Houston

Bushnell Engage Specifications

  • Color

    Black

  • Magnification x OBJ. Lens

    8x42mm

  • Angle of View

    8.1. Degree (Actual)

  • Field of View

    426' at 1000 yd
    142m at 1000m

  • Eye Relief

    0.748" (19mm)

  • Exit Pupil

    0.209" (5.3mm)

  • Close Focus

    6' (2m)

  • Eye Cups

    Twist-up

  • Prism System

    Roof

  • Prism Glass

    BaK-4

  • Lens Coatings

    Fully Multi-Coated

  • Protective Lens Coating

    Yes, EXOBarrier

  • Waterproofing

    Yes, IPX7

  • Extra-low Dispersion Glass

    Yes, ED Prime

  • Phase Correction Coating

    Yes, PCS Phase Coating

  • Dielectric Prism Coating

    Yes

  • Ultrawide Band Coating

    Yes

  • Lead Free Glass

    Yes

  • Locking Diopter

    Yes

  • Permafocus

    No

  • Image Stabilization

    No

  • Adapts To Tripod

    Yes

  • Product Type

    Binoculars

  • Collection

    Engage

  • Length

    5.5" (13.97cm)

  • Weight

    23.50 oz (666g)

  • UPC Code

    029757002334

About Bushnell Engage

FEATURED REVIEWS

Fabulous Binoculars

By AndyinToronto

Having owned many pairs of entry level Bushnells in my lifetime, I decided it was time to upgrade to a higher specified pair of 8 x 42 binoculars. After a lot of online research I narrowed my field down to 3 pairs: Bushnell Engage EDX, Vortex Diamondacks, and Nikon Monarch 5s, all of which had very similar specifications. Went to SAIL, a leading outdoors retailer here in Toronto, where I was able to do a side-by-side test. All 3 are extremely well made, lightweight, have great hand-feel and e...

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Impressive image quality!

By Virawudh S.

I chose BEN842 among several other brands for 8x42 in this price range (USD200-300) because primarily of BEN842's superior optical specification. However, I didn't have a chance to compare it with other 8x42 binocular candidates at any physical stores. I decided to buy BEN842 online. As expected, I was really impressed by its large FOV and crystal clear view during daytime. I was wearing glasses while using it, and I didn't notice any problem with that. With my skinny arms, its weight was acc...

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An Engaging New View of the Outdoors

The new Engage line of binoculars from Bushnell deliver an unmatched price/performance ratio, with a wide range of outstanding features:

EXO Barrier: Bushnell's patented, exclusive hydrophobic lens coating provides a consistently clear view even in the worst conditions.

BaK-4 Prisms, PC3 Phase Coating, Fully Multi-coated Optics with Lead Free Glass: Using the finest available lead free glass and multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings ensures that the image you view will be as bright and sharp as possible, while helping to preserve the outdoor environment we all cherish

Precise, Rugged Construction and Mechanical Details: Diopter rings with fine click adjustments, an improved eyecup design and tethered objective lens covers accommodate a wide range of users while increasing convenience.

High Density ED Prime Glass: For superior reproduction of fine detail and true color

Dielectric Prism Coatings: delivering 92% total light transmission.

Locking Diopter: maintains your adjustment for your personal vision during any active outing.

ED Prime Glass
ED Prime Extra-Low Dispersion fluorite glass delivers amazing color resolution and contrast, and virtually eliminates chromatic aberration and color-fringing to bring out the most distinct details possible in low-light conditions.

Dielectric Prism Coating
A highly reflective back coating utilized to maximize light transmission across the full visible range of the spectrum through the binocular's roof prism array.

EXO Barrier
This patented, permanent, coating protects optics from water, fog, fingerprints and debris. Result: a clear, bright view when other optics would be rendered useless.

Ultra Wide Band Coating
An anti-reflection coating process that is customized for every lens element in the optical path, maximizing light transmission and color accuracy. The result? Optimum brightness and true color viewing across the full light spectrum.

Bushnell Engage Features

  • ED Prime Glass: Bushnell's highest quality glass delivers amazing color, resolution and contrast, even in low-light conditions
  • Exclusive EXO Barrier Protection: Bushnell's newest and best protective lens coating molecularly bonds to the glass, repelling water, oil, dust, debris and preventing scratches
  • Dielectric Prism Coating: Applied to the prisms, it ensures vivid color reproduction and allows 92% light transmission for bright images
  • PC-3 Phase Coating: Applied to the prisms, it enhances resolution and contrast

Key Features

  • PC-3 Phase Coating: Applied to the prisms, it enhances resolution and contrast

What's in the box:

  • 8x42 Engage Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular
  • Neck Strap
  • 2x Tethered Objective Lens Caps
  • Bushnell Lifetime Limited Warranty