High quality roof prism binoculars don't have to come with high price tags. We consider the Bushnell Natureview 8x42 the best roof prism binocular under $200.00.

Natureview binoculars hold their own - they produce sharp images with good contrast, with a comfortable field of view. Advanced features like twist eyecups, the waterproof and fogproof design, and fully multi-coated optics make you feel like you're holding binoculars twice their price.

This is a great buy for the budget-conscious nature enthusiast.

Features

• All lenses and prisms are fully multilayer-coated for the brightest images
• Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
• High-reflection mirror-coating prism for bright image
• Long eye relief design ideal for clear field of view while wearing eyeglasses
• Waterproof up to 1m (3.3ft) for 5 minutes
• Twist-style eyecups
• Rubber armoured provides comfortable grip
• Lightweight fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin body
• Eyepiece rainguard
• Includes carry case and neck strap
• Tripod adaptable

Specifications

• Magnification: 8x
• Objective lens: 42mm (1.65")
• Exit pupil: 5.25mm (0.21")
• Eye relief: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Angular field of view: 6.3°
• Field of view: 100m@1000m (330ft@1000yds)
• Close Focus: 3.6m (12ft)
• Interpupillary distance: 58-74mm (2.3-2.9")
• Relative brightness: 27
• Prism type: Roof
• Length: 175mm (6.9")
• Width: 127mm (5")
• Weight: 652g (23oz)
• Color: Gray
• Limited lifetime warranty