BUSHNELL ELITE E2 10x42

Price: $500
Contact: bushnell.com

The bright glass in this classy, European-style binocular and the edge-to-edge crispness of its image are worth the price. The team liked the large ocular lenses and the locking eyecups, though they were divided on whether the dual-function diopter and focus knob was a brilliant innovation or not. The E2 scored well in the low-light test and performed adequately in the resolution test, but the eye relief is noticeably short. The magnesium chassis shaves weight yet absorbs punishment.

TESTERS' COMMENTS: Bright even at low light; Diopter setting and focus knob takes some getting used to; Very crisp glass; Great ergonomic feel.

Image Quality: ****
Low-Light Rating: ****
Design: ***
Price/Value: ***

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