--- product_id: 50140336 title: "Bushnell H2O 8x42 - 134218" brand: "bushnell" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50140336-bushnell-h2o-8x42-134218 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 100% Waterproof & Fog Proof Multi-coated 42mm Lenses Anti-slip Secure Grip Bushnell H2O 8x42 - 134218 **Brand:** bushnell **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 See Beyond Limits, Grip Every Moment ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bushnell H2O 8x42 - 134218 by bushnell - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50140336-bushnell-h2o-8x42-134218) ## Best For - bushnell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bushnell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Grip Like a Pro:** Rugged anti-slip rubber armor ensures a secure hold even in slippery, wet, or snowy conditions—confidence in every adventure. - • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** BaK-4 Porro prisms combined with multi-coated optics deliver bright, sharp images with true-to-life colors—see the world like never before. - • **Adventure-Ready Design:** Lightweight yet tough 0.77 kg build with tripod mount compatibility—your perfect companion for water sports, hiking, and beyond. - • **Effortless Focus & Comfort:** Large center focus knob and twist-up eyecups provide quick, precise adjustments and comfortable viewing with or without glasses. - • **Unstoppable in Any Weather:** O-ring sealed & nitrogen purged for guaranteed fog-free, waterproof performance—rain or shine, never miss a moment. ## Overview The Bushnell H2O 8x42 binoculars combine 100% waterproof and fog-proof construction with rugged anti-slip coating and multi-coated BaK-4 lenses. Designed for extreme outdoor conditions, they offer bright, sharp, and natural color images with easy manual focus and twist-up eyecups for all-day comfort. Ideal for water sports and adventurous professionals who demand reliability and clarity in every view. ## Description Product Description Bushnell H2O Waterproof BinocularsBushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 65 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market. And, our commitment to outstanding customer service and strong retailer partnerships is unmatched.100% Waterproof ConstructionOur H2O binoculars are 100% waterproof. Waterproof construction and textured, non-slip rubber pads give you a grip on the situation, even where it is slippery, wet and wild, ensuring a premium viewing experience no matter how wet they get.Non-Slip Rubber ArmorHowever wet the conditions get, the rugged rubber armour gives you a sure grip while absorbing shock. Never worry about your binoculars slipping out of your hands or being damaged again.Optimum Viewing ExperienceFeaturing BaK-4 prisms for quality viewing and multi-coated optics producing unparalleled light transmission, the world will look better through the Bushnell H20 series.Features & BenefitsBaK-4 prisms for a bright, crisp, and clear viewing experienceMulti-coated optics for superior light transmission100% waterproof constructionNon-slip rubber armour for exceptional grip and protectionTwist-up eyecups for comfortable use with glasses or without Box Contains 1x H2O 8x 42mm Binoculars Review: Bushnell H20 Roof Prism 10x42 Binocular and 8X42 Binocular - For many years - 30 and more - I had been using an old pair of Japanese 10X50 binoculars which knocked about in the car most of the time, and I was very satisfied with their versatility and performance. Then, having parted with a lot of books via desertcart Trade-In - an excellent scheme, by the way, in my view - and not really wanting to acquire more reading matter in their place, I decided to treat myself to a modern pair of binoculars. A revelation! These Bushnells are vastly better than the old Japanese porros. I had not used roof prisms before and it has to be said that using them is a different experience: they are heavier, but smaller and chunkier, and generally feel different in the hand. They may not have the most aesthetically pleasing design, but I bought them to look through, not to look at. I keep these for my use alone and the diopter is tight enough to remain firmly at my individual setting. The main focusing wheel turns smoothly and easily. To date, I have used the instrument mainly for watching garden birds in the daytime, and for that it is superb: the sharpness of focus is amazing. For dusk or night-time use, however, I have found that this instrument is not as bright as a good pair of 10X50 porros might be. (I also have an old pair of Zeiss Jenoptems which are better for star-gazing, for instance, and which I keep for that purpose.) If I did not have the 10X50 Zeiss and were needing to use the Bushnells at night, I might have been tempted to withhold the fifth star from my rating, but that is not the case, and indeed it would have been very unfair to do so, particularly as this Bushnell instrument is also available as an 8X42. That might be a brighter idea - literally - if night-time use is envisaged or if a wider field of view is important. (The 8X42 lets in 25% more light with an exit pupil of 5.25mm and I can assure you that on a dull day you will notice the difference.) So, if for some reason, your heart is set on a 10X42 and nothing else will do, then you should probably spend rather more and acquire an instrument with top-of-the-range optics and coatings. This should avoid the sometimes dull view I mentioned above, by compensating for the narrower exit pupil (4.2mm] which characterises all 10X42 instruments. One general note of caution : binoculars really need to be tested before purchase by the individual who will use them. I bought these, having first made sure to look through various pairs belonging to someone else. I knew immediately that these were the right choice for my very myopic eyes. Some of the other binoculars that I tested would simply not have been suitable, for one reason or another, and purchasing any of those by mail order without testing them first would have been foolish. UPDATE: After using the 10X42 for 3 months, and having been delighted by everything but the less-than-bright view in dull or twilight conditions, I decided to purchase an 8X42 instrument for use when the sun is not shining. If you have found this review helpful so far, you may like to read my further thoughts on the Bushnell H20 8X42 roof prism: The 8x42's field of view is of course somewhat wider, but what really strikes one is that in dull conditions the 8x42 is noticeably brighter than the 10x42. So in a nutshell, if you are buying only one pair, my advice is to get the 8x42. You will find that it gathers more light and can be used effectively both earlier and later in the day than the 10x42. If you buy the 10x42 instrument first, you will probably find, as I did, that you also need the 8x42. On the other hand, if you buy the 8x42 first, it is quite possible that you will never feel the need of a 10x42. (Incidentally, I use both instruments about equally; each is suited for different purposes and each functions optimally in slightly different conditions. On a dull day the 8X42 will show you more than the 10X42; On a bright day, the opposite is normally the case.) Some reviewers criticise these H2O roof prism binoculars on the grounds that they lack "phase-correction" and "fully" multi-coated optics. As explained above, this caveat may have some justification if applied to the 10X42. Nevertheless, judge the binoculars on their merits, I say! For the money, they represent excellent value to the casual user. (Before deciding to purchase the Bushnell 8x I made it my business to look through entry-level Swarovski binoculars. Phase-correction, full multi-coatings......the lot! Were they preferable to the Bushnells? Of course they were! They were also ten times the price! Are they ten times better binoculars? Hmmm.....Well, let's just say that for one quarter of the Swarovski price I was able to become the more-than-satisfied owner of two "not-quite-top-of-the-range" but (for my purposes) better than adequate, instruments - and thereby save myself £600!) One small concern -it may never become a problem- about both purchases is the lack of accompanying UK warranty information. The documentation included in the box is not very helpful about where UK residents should turn in the event of a fault developing. Review: Brilliant - Very happy. These bins are top notch. ## Features - 100% waterproof - the H20 Series Bushnell is made to withstand the most adverse conditions (O ring sealed and nitrogen purged for reliable, fog free performance) - Extreme ruggedness - the sturdy body with tough coating makes these binoculars the perfect companion; The anti-slip coating provides a secure grip even in rain or snow - Multi-coated lenses - ensure maximum light transmission, brightness and outstanding image sharpness with natural colour rendition - Large center focus knob for easy adjustments - Twist up eyecups included ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B006U0Z0O0 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparent Angle of View | 7.8 Degrees | | Best Sellers Rank | 63,423 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 513 in Binoculars | | Box Contents | 1 x binocular, porch and strap | | Brand Name | Bushnell | | Coating | Multi-Coated | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,509) | | Digital Magnification Measured in Multiples (Digital Zoom) | 8 | | Diopter Adjustment Range | +/-5 diopters | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 Years | | Enclosure Material | Rubber | | Exit-Pupil Diameter | 5.25 Millimeters | | Eye Relief | 17 Millimeters | | Field of View | 7.8 Degrees | | Focus Description | Manual Focus | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029757138064 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 22.5L x 21W centimetres | | Item Type Name | Bushnell H20 | | Item Weight | 0.77 Kilograms | | Low Light Technology | Yes | | Manufacturer | Bolle Brands Ltd. | | Manufacturer Part Number | BN134218 | | Model Name | 134218 | | Model Number | BN134218 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 | | Prism Type | Porro Prism | | Product Features | Porro Prism Optical System | | Relative Brightness | 5.25 | | Size Map | Full Size | | Specific Uses For Product | Hiking & Outdoors, Travel | | UPC | 029757134196 806293923473 102930558542 809386491354 617407281972 163120712793 115970749931 809187139929 730707311566 801200940604 807031771929 080000487483 695626463430 012304183464 742972139219 151903400982 100177447698 012302157689 041114769278 803982865113 745449782000 | | VESA Mount Type | Tripod Mount | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | | Zoom Ratio | 8 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** Bushnell - **Colour:** Black - **Magnification maximum:** 8 - **Material:** Rubber - **Model name:** 134218 - **Mounting type:** Tripod Mount - **Objective lens diameter:** 42 - **Special feature:** Porro Prism Optical System - **Specific uses for product:** Hiking & Outdoors, Travel ## Images ![Bushnell H2O 8x42 - 134218 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DM92OJ2oL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bushnell H20 Roof Prism 10x42 Binocular and 8X42 Binocular *by M***A on 3 April 2013* For many years - 30 and more - I had been using an old pair of Japanese 10X50 binoculars which knocked about in the car most of the time, and I was very satisfied with their versatility and performance. Then, having parted with a lot of books via Amazon Trade-In - an excellent scheme, by the way, in my view - and not really wanting to acquire more reading matter in their place, I decided to treat myself to a modern pair of binoculars. A revelation! These Bushnells are vastly better than the old Japanese porros. I had not used roof prisms before and it has to be said that using them is a different experience: they are heavier, but smaller and chunkier, and generally feel different in the hand. They may not have the most aesthetically pleasing design, but I bought them to look through, not to look at. I keep these for my use alone and the diopter is tight enough to remain firmly at my individual setting. The main focusing wheel turns smoothly and easily. To date, I have used the instrument mainly for watching garden birds in the daytime, and for that it is superb: the sharpness of focus is amazing. For dusk or night-time use, however, I have found that this instrument is not as bright as a good pair of 10X50 porros might be. (I also have an old pair of Zeiss Jenoptems which are better for star-gazing, for instance, and which I keep for that purpose.) If I did not have the 10X50 Zeiss and were needing to use the Bushnells at night, I might have been tempted to withhold the fifth star from my rating, but that is not the case, and indeed it would have been very unfair to do so, particularly as this Bushnell instrument is also available as an 8X42. That might be a brighter idea - literally - if night-time use is envisaged or if a wider field of view is important. (The 8X42 lets in 25% more light with an exit pupil of 5.25mm and I can assure you that on a dull day you will notice the difference.) So, if for some reason, your heart is set on a 10X42 and nothing else will do, then you should probably spend rather more and acquire an instrument with top-of-the-range optics and coatings. This should avoid the sometimes dull view I mentioned above, by compensating for the narrower exit pupil (4.2mm] which characterises all 10X42 instruments. One general note of caution : binoculars really need to be tested before purchase by the individual who will use them. I bought these, having first made sure to look through various pairs belonging to someone else. I knew immediately that these were the right choice for my very myopic eyes. Some of the other binoculars that I tested would simply not have been suitable, for one reason or another, and purchasing any of those by mail order without testing them first would have been foolish. UPDATE: After using the 10X42 for 3 months, and having been delighted by everything but the less-than-bright view in dull or twilight conditions, I decided to purchase an 8X42 instrument for use when the sun is not shining. If you have found this review helpful so far, you may like to read my further thoughts on the Bushnell H20 8X42 roof prism: The 8x42's field of view is of course somewhat wider, but what really strikes one is that in dull conditions the 8x42 is noticeably brighter than the 10x42. So in a nutshell, if you are buying only one pair, my advice is to get the 8x42. You will find that it gathers more light and can be used effectively both earlier and later in the day than the 10x42. If you buy the 10x42 instrument first, you will probably find, as I did, that you also need the 8x42. On the other hand, if you buy the 8x42 first, it is quite possible that you will never feel the need of a 10x42. (Incidentally, I use both instruments about equally; each is suited for different purposes and each functions optimally in slightly different conditions. On a dull day the 8X42 will show you more than the 10X42; On a bright day, the opposite is normally the case.) Some reviewers criticise these H2O roof prism binoculars on the grounds that they lack "phase-correction" and "fully" multi-coated optics. As explained above, this caveat may have some justification if applied to the 10X42. Nevertheless, judge the binoculars on their merits, I say! For the money, they represent excellent value to the casual user. (Before deciding to purchase the Bushnell 8x I made it my business to look through entry-level Swarovski binoculars. Phase-correction, full multi-coatings......the lot! Were they preferable to the Bushnells? Of course they were! They were also ten times the price! Are they ten times better binoculars? Hmmm.....Well, let's just say that for one quarter of the Swarovski price I was able to become the more-than-satisfied owner of two "not-quite-top-of-the-range" but (for my purposes) better than adequate, instruments - and thereby save myself £600!) One small concern -it may never become a problem- about both purchases is the lack of accompanying UK warranty information. The documentation included in the box is not very helpful about where UK residents should turn in the event of a fault developing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant *by J***M on 28 September 2025* Very happy. These bins are top notch. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for unpredictable British weather *by S***Y on 21 July 2019* Due to limited mobility stopping me striding out in the Dales and Lake District I have taken greater interest in the wildlife on their lower slopes and river valleys, and on my doorstep, the millennium forest along the Irwell Valley. I have been a lifelong user of Olympus optical products and so my search started with them. I had no knowledge or experience of Bushnell but noticed they featured a lot with retailers of hunting and shooting gear. So I did some background research, and liked what I saw. I was happy to spend up to £100 for bins that would function in all British weathers and would be tough enough to survive any falls I had. That ruled out the Nikon and Olympus offerings. As my use will be primarily "countryside" and not mudflats, at sea or vast open plains I wanted a 7 or 8 magnification combined with a 40 or 42 objective lense. They needed to be fully waterproof porro prisms, because the image quality, field of view and depth of field for viewing wildlife against trees and shrubs is far better than roof prisms. The trade off is the shape looks old fashioned, they are heavier and harder to waterproof. So far these bins have not disappointed, they are easy to set up for the slight difference in eye strength and can be altered for those who wear glasses if needed (I dont). I have tried them during twighlight and been able to pick out the juvenile heron stood stock still against reeds, the light transmission and brightness is impressive. I went out in the pouring rain with the bins around my neck, not in their carry case and when I did stop and watched the blackbirds mooching around they were crystal clear. The rear lense covers can be attached to the strap for ease of use and safekeeping. The front ones are loose but a flexible rubber so fare well in a pocket and they are all a good fit. They are easy to focus and maintain the focus, so the adjuster is not too loose. They dont feel heavy in use and being on a neck strap carrying them is not a problem. They were reduced in price when I bought them so I feel good value. If i were just wanting to watch birds in the garden at home in the dry, then i would have gone with the Olympus 8x40 DSPI but for outdoor use in bad weather these Bushnells win hands down ## Frequently Bought Together - Bushnell - H2O - 8x42 - Black - Porro Prism - Water & Fog Proof - Twist Up Eyecups - Secure grip - Anti-slip Coating - Multi-Coated Lenses - Water Sports - 134218 - RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50140336-bushnell-h2o-8x42-134218](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50140336-bushnell-h2o-8x42-134218) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*