Bushnell Falcon 10x50mm Binoculars
When you need to see something far away, there’s just no substitute for a good pair of binoculars. And if you’ve shopped for a pair recently, you’ve probably been taken aback with how much even an entry level pair of binoculars costs.
Enter the Bushnell Falcons. A time-honored classic among bird watchers and hunters, Bushnell’s Falcon model is about as tried and true as it gets. These bino’s aren’t the most compact out there, but the porro prisms do produce a very nice, bright image with a 50mm objective lens to gather light for dawn/dusk viewing.
The hallmark of these binoculars is the big honking “Insta-Focus” lever in the middle of the frame, which actually does make it a bit quicker to make adjustments as that trophy buck is walking across that opening in the tree line.
Sure, these aren’t waterproof or shockproof like you might get if you were willing to pay $200, but for $37, they’re an excellent value. There are several models available in this same price range which use more advanced BAK-4 prisms and have a bit sleeker design. The issue we’ve found over the years is that these tend to have very short lifespans. Either the eye relief pieces fail, focus nobs break, or the left and right images get knocked out of alignment, then your “me-too” BAK-4s become junk.
With the Falcons, you’re getting a better overall product and one that will last you much longer. With coated lenses and a nice wide field of view, the Falcons represent the best design for this price range. These are excellent glasses for the entry level sportsman, and they’re also a pair of binoculars you’ll never feel the need to replace.