All of the reviews seem nature related. Our these the best binoculars for sports viewing ?
647475
If you want to focus on one or a few players absolutely. For example you will be able to see a pitcher's grip on the ball or watch individual matchups at a football game. If you want a closer view of the wider play then consider an 8X.
647476
I think they'd be fine. They're smaller than my Minolta 10X and have a little smaller FOV, but the light gathering and clarity is excellent.
647477
The same optical qualities and user friendly design would make these ideal for viewing sports. They are light weight and give crystal clear views.
647478
I used them for nature/animals that were moving and they are fantastic. I don't know why they wouldn't be - they are comfortable, not heavy and provided a clear and bright view of the subject. We compared them to a set that a guide provided and it was night and day difference.
881590
We use it for hunting and works great. I would image they would be great for football games. My husband says they are the clearest binocs he has ever owned and he has owned alot.
1535956
They are certainly better than the no name brand binoculars that you can buy for 10.00 at your local sporting goods store. For an adult they are perfectly serviceable (though there are likely better options) but for a child they will work fine. I use mine all the time and though they aren't the sharpest image producers, they work fine for the occasional user.
1062516
At short range, I didnt like them, even for a football game. I also took them on a camping trip Let hworth State Park (Grand Canyon of the East) and for long range viewing they were great. I hope this helps.
2093044
Agree awesome binocular. I searched and searched and could not find a replacement SO I BOUGHT A NEW PAIR OF BINOCULARS!! True story.
760837
If you're using these on the water it would seem that you might consider the marine style. However, I love these for viewing deer and other animals in the forest. Very easy to focus these binoculars. I would give them a rating of 9 out of 10.
2210490
well, I've had a few binoculars before this pair of Bushnell's. They are waterproof and 10x42 gives you great depth of vision. I love them...
1811009
Not the best. Definitely there are worse but there are better available if that is your main purpose. I would say these are comparable to slight better than naked eye vision at dusk, but magnified of course.. Some binocs gather light exceptionally well and make things visible that arent even possible with naked eye at dusk. These binocs perform best in high light, that's where the clarity and detail rreally really shine here in my opinion. For all-around use they are GREAT.
1862460
In my humble opinion these are take the kid to the beach binoculars, the only thing right about them is the price. Going on safari, in Africa I presume, demands a bit more research. There are 8x or 10x by 42 that are just better, and they are smaller. A bit more money perhaps but worth it. Vortex, Nikon, Celestron to name a few.
734209
Absolutely. I just used them while in Maine viewing Moose. For the $$ these are excellent. My birding friend has a $1K pair of binos and he said they are not much better than the Monarchs. He's the one who recommended them. Hope this helps.
230493
I use them to watch football games and they're fantastic for this purpose. The wide field of view allows you to see the action MUCH for effectively than my higher power / smaller field Zeiss field binocs. The only real negative is that they do fog up, particularly if you don't adjust the eyepieces properly. Bring a soft cloth along if you live in a high humidity climate. Good luck!
2008066
The small field of view might make it frustrating for sporting events- this is true of all compact binoculars. If you don't mind carrying something bigger, a 7 x 35 or 8 x 42 pair would work better for sports. But if you really want something small that fits in your coat pocket, these would be fine.
666639
Have had my Nikon Aculon 10x50 for over a year with pretty ugh daily use and regardless of the weather they have performed perfectly. I would not recommend diving with them,however, rain, fog, mist etc has never caused a performance issuie. I don't think there is a rain hard enough that would hurt these binoculars. Highly recommend.
1323107
I would have to look back at my information but I can say these are fantastic small binoculars. They are not the best for birding because they do not have the width of field you may want but otherwise I do like them very much.
298682
The most important characteristics of birding binoculars are 1) sharpness (very sharp), 2) field of view (excellent), 3) brightness (adequate), 4) light weight (adequate), 5) waterproof (yes), 6) eye relief, esp for glasses wearers (better than average), and 7) easy and smooth to focus and adjust (acceptable). For the price, or double the price these can't be beat. We've enjoyed ours for about 10 years now. They are also excellent sports and opera glasses because of the wide field of view.
2136161
I believe they are great for a "general purpose" set of binoculars. I have had a few sets in the past and believe these are great. I could not find anything better without spending a LOT more money.
97810
I don't think you need to buy the Bushnell binoculars because they are more for watching a baseball game, not to good on a football game.