Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 Review

The biggest selling point of the Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 binoculars is the permanent focus. Users are thrilled with this feature, noting in Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 reviews on sites like Amazon and Birdbaths.com the convenience of not having to constantly readjust the focus every time you lift these cheap binoculars to your eyes. And, with a magnification of 8 and a compact field of view of 330 feet at 1,000 yards, Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 reviews say far-off images are sharp and bright; in Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 reviews on Amazon, one user enthuses about the bird's eye view you get of costumes and jewelry in theatrical performances, and another notes how clearly the Pacific comes into view from a hillside home. But for all the praise, the Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 does have some weak spots. For one, this model is of little use if you want to observe something up close; the focus is meant for distance, so you'll need to be about 75 feet away to see a clear image. Also, as one user notes in a Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 review on Birdbaths.com, if the distance between the pupils in your eyes differs from the fixed setting on the binoculars, you're out of luck; likewise if you need to differentially adjust the lenses for vision correction in each eye. And while most users consider the 9.3-ounce weight to be light and portable, a few Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 reviews find the binoculars bulky to hold and hang around your neck. The Bushnell Permafocus 8x25 is designed for fix-focused, long-distance viewing. It's encased on a non-slip rubber "armor," so it's unlikely to fall from your gloved hands at a football game in January. Indeed, these binoculars are a good buy for sports fans, tourists, and theater- or concert-goers, but may be a disappointment for devoted bird watchers.