Bushnell PermaFocus 17-3507

Pros: Light, sharp, wide angle, beautifully made, great price

Cons: None, you can't brag about how much they cost?

The Bottom Line: Wonderful optics, excellent price. What do you want; egg in your beer?

Review: I love a good pair of binoculars! And these are very nice indeed! Fully multi coated optics, just over a pound (19 oz.) and beautifully made. I was looking for a very nice pair for my father in law whose always wanted some and so I searched around quite ...

Pros: Focus-Free!!! (and the strap)

Cons: Great for everything except for birdwatching

Review: [note: I actually purchase the 10x50's, but I figured the info is still relavent to this product.]

A year ago, after purchasing Minnesota Viking season tickets, I decided to buy a pair of binoculars. Besides Viking games, I planned to use...

Pros: Very Durable, Wide Lens, Tripod adapter

Cons: The magnification isn't the highest, but works well for the average user.

Review: I bought this for around $45 dollars to bring with me on a cruise to Alaska. For such a bargain, they offered enough magnification on and off the ship to view wildlife up close and personal. I was able to use my camera tripod to steady these binoculars ...

Pros: Extremely wide view. Simple use. Bright images.

Cons: Can't manually focus. Closest focus about 35'. Poor choice for glasses wearers.

The Bottom Line: These simple, wide angle binoculars are well-suited for quick-paced sports/action viewing. Functional for other things, but there are better options. Conditionally recommended.

Review: SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------ Magnification: 7x Objective Lens Diameter: 35 mm Eye Relief: 12 mm Field of view at 1000 yds: 578 ft Prism Type: BK-7 Lens Coating: Fully Coated Weight: 22.5 ounces AUTOMATIC FOCUS? UNBELIEVABLE! ...