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Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars

Quick answerThe Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars is a premium birding binocular at under $500, ranked 48 of 60 by price among the listings we track. It is a 10x42 with a 4.2 mm exit pupil.
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Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars

Budget: Under $500 · Bushnell · full specs

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What are the Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars specifications?

BrandBushnell
BudgetUnder $500
CategoryBirding binocular
Price positionpremium, 48 of 60 tracked
Configuration10x42
Exit pupil4.2 mm
Twilight factor20.49
Full listing titleBushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars, Black

Cheaper alternatives

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If you want to step up

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More on this configuration: 10x42 binoculars for birding.

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Is the Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars worth it?

It sits in the premium part of the 60 birding binocular listings we track, at under $500. At this level you are paying for build quality and refinement; buy it if you will use it often and want it to last. Compare it with the alternatives below before deciding.

What are the main alternatives to the Bushnell Legend M Series 10x42 Binoculars?

Cheaper: NIKON MONARCH M7 Binoculars, in the same budget tier. Step up: Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 Binoculars, in the same budget tier. The roundup for this category ranks beginner, intermediate and expert picks with the reasoning for each.

Where do these specifications come from?

Every figure on this page comes from the product listing itself or, for binoculars and scopes, from geometry applied to the stated magnification and objective size. We do not run hands-on trials and we do not add claims the listing does not make. Budget ranges are a guide; the button shows the current price and availability on Amazon.

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