Bushnell R7 8x42 Binocular

Bushnell R7 8x42 Binoculars

Designed for hunters who spend long days searching the landscape, the Bushnell R7 8x42 Binoculars combine premium optical performance with a wide field of view, comfortable handling and rugged construction.

The 8x42 configuration strikes an excellent balance between magnification, image stability and light transmission, making it a highly all-purpose choice for everything from woodland stalking to scanning open ground. The 8x magnification provides enough reach to pick out detail at distance while remaining steady and easy to use when following moving animals or searching through dense cover. With a generous 142m field of view at 1,000m, the R7 8x42 lets the user see more of the nearby terrain at once, helping them locate and follow game without constantly repositioning the binoculars.

ED Prime Glass for Exceptional Clarity

At the heart of the R7 8x42 is Bushnell ED Prime Glass, developed to deliver excellent resolution, contrast and colour fidelity while helping reduce colour fringing.

This improved optical performance becomes highly valuable during the first and last hours of the day, when lower light levels make it harder to distinguish fine detail. Whether searching a woodland edge at first light or glassing across open countryside as daylight fades, the R7 delivers a bright, detailed, natural-looking image.

Fully multi-coated optics, dielectric prism coatings and Bushnell’s PC-3 phase coating add further to the binocular’s optical performance.

Sharp From Edge to Edge

The R7 takes image quality a step further with field-flattener optics. This advanced optical design is intended to maintain sharpness across the entire field of view rather than allowing detail to soften towards the edges.

For hunters spending extended periods behind their binoculars, this provides a more consistent view of the landscape and can help reduce eye weariness during longer glassing sessions.

Combined with the naturally wide viewing window of the 8x42 configuration, the result is an optic particularly well suited to searching large areas efficiently.

Built for Long Days in the Field

Premium optics need to be comfortable to use, particularly when binoculars may be carried from first light until the end of the day.

The R7 8x42 uses a strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, providing the durability required for demanding field use without needless bulk. Its open-bridge ergonomic design also improves balance and handling, making the binoculars comfortable and secure in the hand during extended use.

A locking diopter lets you adjust the binoculars to your eyesight and lock it in place, while interchangeable eyecups add flexibility for a comfortable viewing position.

Ready for British Weather

Hunting rarely takes place in perfect conditions, so the R7 8x42 is designed to perform when the weather changes.

Bushnell’s EXO Barrier® protective coating repels water, oil, dust, and debris from the external lens surfaces, helping maintain a clear view in rain, snow, and dirty conditions.

The binoculars are also IPX7 waterproof-rated and nitrogen-purged for fog-resistant performance, giving the R7 the protection needed for wet mornings, sudden downpours, and changing temperatures in the field.

A Versatile Binocular for the Serious Hunter

While higher-magnification binoculars have advantages at extreme distances, the Bushnell R7 8x42 is designed to be the versatile all-rounder of the range. Its combination of a wide field of view, stable 8x magnification and a 42mm objective makes it equally at home searching woodland, following game across mixed terrain or scanning larger areas of open country.

With premium ED Prime Glass, field-flattener technology, and rugged magnesium construction, the R7 8x42 delivers the optical performance and durability hunters expect, season after season.

Key Features

• Versatile 8x42 configuration – provides an excellent balance of magnification, brightness, field of view and image stability. 
• ED Prime Glass – delivers excellent resolution, contrast and colour fidelity while helping reduce colour fringing. 
• Field-flattener optics – maintain image sharpness across the field of view for greater edge-to-edge clarity. 
• Wide field of view – offers 142m at 1,000m, making it easier to scan terrain and locate moving game. 
• Fully multi-coated optics – maximises light transmission for a bright, detailed image
• Dielectric and PC-3 phase-coated prisms – increase light transmission, resolution and image quality
• Magnesium alloy chassis – combines strength and durability with reduced weight. 
• Open-bridge design – improves balance, handling and comfort amid extended use.
• EXO Barrier® lens protection – repels water, oil, dust and debris to maintain a clear view
• IPX7 waterproof – designed to endure demanding wet-weather conditions
• Nitrogen-purged – helps prevent internal fogging when temperatures and conditions change.
• Locking diopter – lets you set and retain individual adjustments.
• Interchangeable eyecups – supplied with different eyecup options to provide a personalised fit, including for glasses wearers 
• Tripod compatible – lets you mount the binoculars for extended glassing sessions. 
• Vault LITE binocular harness included – provides convenient protection and quick access while in the field
• Bushnell Lifetime Warranty – backed by Bushnell’s full Lifetime Warranty