--- product_id: 70891509 title: "Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte" brand: "bushnell" price: "NZ$821" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bushnell" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/70891509-bushnell-engage-binoculars-matte store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # EXO Barrier repels water & debris 92% light transmission Lightweight magnesium chassis Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte **Brand:** bushnell **Price:** NZ$821 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ See the world sharper, brighter, and bolder β€” don’t miss a moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte by bushnell - **How much does it cost?** NZ$821 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/70891509-bushnell-engage-binoculars-matte) ## 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 - β€’ **Weatherproof Warrior:** Exclusive EXO Barrier coating repels water, oil, dust, and scratches for all-condition durability. - β€’ **Bright Views, No Glare:** Fully multi-coated optics maximize brightness and minimize glare for stunning clarity. - β€’ **Lock & Focus Like a Pro:** Locking diopter keeps your perfect focus steady through every adventure. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear Vision Every Time:** ED Prime Glass delivers vivid color and sharp contrast, even in low light. - β€’ **Light as a Feather, Tough as Nails:** Rugged magnesium chassis offers waterproof protection without the bulk. ## Overview The Bushnell Engage Binoculars combine industry-leading ED Prime Glass with exclusive EXO Barrier lens coating to deliver ultra-clear, bright images while repelling water, oil, dust, and scratches. Housed in a lightweight yet rugged waterproof magnesium chassis, these 10x42mm roof prism binoculars feature a locking diopter for stable focus and fully multi-coated optics for maximum brightness and minimal glare. Perfect for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who demand reliable, high-performance optics in any environment. ## Description The only sure thing about any environment is that it will change - temperatures, moisture and lighting conditions can all fluctuate from one minute to the next. Engage binoculars were built from the inside out to deliver world-class performance every time, in every condition. The glass captures bright, clear Images while preventing glare and actively repelling water, oil, dust and debris. The locking diopter permanently secures the desired focus setting, no matter what. The rugged chassis is built to take a beating, so you can maintain focus and engage on What's out ahead.. Review: Unexpectedly Good - Had these on my watchlist for a while and bought them on a whim when I saw the crazy low price (considering that these are 3 times the price in NZ), figured it was worth the gamble of buying unseen. Optics are great, CA is much less than other non-ED binoculars I've used, not entirely eliminated but that's almost impossible so meh. Image is bright and sharp, perfectly adequate low light performance. These binoculars are somewhat prone to shake, that is pretty standard for most 10x binoculars, opt for 8x if you have shaky hands. Weight is pretty standard for the category, rubber armour is on the thinner side so I would avoid dropping these binoculars if you can. Comfortable to hold, armour is pretty grippy despite being thin. Locking diopter takes some getting used to, works fine. Focus is slightly stiff but will loosen with time, perfectly usable out of the box. Looks very stylish and proffessional if that matters to you at all. Accessories are basic, carry case is functionable but flimsy, will be purchasing a better one seperately. Objective lens caps are not the best and pop off the lenses at every opportunity. Strap is functionable but basic, have used better. All in all, if you are looking for good optics and either don't care about accessories or are happy to buy 3rd party accessories, these are an excellent choice! Considering the low price paid, amazing value! Review: Nice binoculars - I bought these from desertcart Warehouse so got a great price point. Very happy with these. I think a lot of them were returned because the 10x42 may have a bit more tendency to black out when looking at the peripheral than some others. But just about any binocular will black out if you don't use it right. As for the images, they're nice and clean with nice color rendition. Interestingly, they do have some field curvature, but the peripheral field is pretty darn sharp, but at a slightly closer focus point. So the net result is an apparent increase in depth of field when viewing 3D subjects like birds in a bush, livestock on a field, etc. To be honest, I'll take field curvature over peripheral coma any day of the week..and in the < $600 price bracket you're going to get one or the other... The sweet spot itself is fairly large. I bought them for birding and they are very nice for that with 8' min focus, very sharp images, great color and very smooth bokeh. Also has a very nice build quality. ## Features - The Engage EDX - A best-in-class optic with industry-leading features. The entire line is backed with the all-weather assurance of Bushnell's exclusive EXO Barrier lens coating - it repels water, debris, oil and fog. The fully multi-coated optics offer maximum brightness and clarity, and they're housed in a lightweight and rugged magnesium chassis - ED Prime Glass - Bushnell's highest quality glass delivers amazing color, resolution and contrast, even in low-light conditions - Exclusive EXO Barrier Protection - Bushnell's newest and best protective lens coating molecularly bonds to the glass, repelling water, oil, dust, debris and preventing scratches - Dielectric Prism Coating - Applied to the prisms, it ensures vivid color reproduction and allows 92% light transmission for bright images - Waterproof Design - Lightweight yet rugged magnesium chassis is fully waterproof ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079YJNM3Z | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,472 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #732 in Binoculars | | Brand | Bushnell | | Built-In Media | Binocular, case, instructions, strap | | Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 214 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | 100% Cotton Jersey | | Exit-Pupil Diameter | 4.2 Millimeters | | Features | See Description | | Field of View | 113 Meters | | Focus Description | Manual Focus | | Focus Type | Center Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029757002464 | | Item Type Name | Bushnell Engageβ„’ Binoculars, 10x42mm, Matte Black | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Low Light Technology | yes | | Magnification Maximum | 10 x | | Manufacturer | Bushnell | | Manufacturer Part Number | BEN1042 | | Model Name | Bushnell Engageβ„’ Binoculars, 10x42mm, Matte Black | | Model Number | BEN1042 | | Mount Type | Tripod Mount | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimeters | | Prism Type | Roof Prism | | Special Feature | See Description | | UPC | 029757002464 | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Bushnell - **Magnification Maximum:** 10 x - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 Millimeters - **Special Feature:** See Description ## Images ![Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6132VzyTnhL.jpg) ![Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VK-nrbdcL.jpg) ![Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xXy-fJ38L.jpg) ![Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S8uafnPBL.jpg) ![Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mr+4ALyYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unexpectedly Good *by C***. on April 19, 2023* Had these on my watchlist for a while and bought them on a whim when I saw the crazy low price (considering that these are 3 times the price in NZ), figured it was worth the gamble of buying unseen. Optics are great, CA is much less than other non-ED binoculars I've used, not entirely eliminated but that's almost impossible so meh. Image is bright and sharp, perfectly adequate low light performance. These binoculars are somewhat prone to shake, that is pretty standard for most 10x binoculars, opt for 8x if you have shaky hands. Weight is pretty standard for the category, rubber armour is on the thinner side so I would avoid dropping these binoculars if you can. Comfortable to hold, armour is pretty grippy despite being thin. Locking diopter takes some getting used to, works fine. Focus is slightly stiff but will loosen with time, perfectly usable out of the box. Looks very stylish and proffessional if that matters to you at all. Accessories are basic, carry case is functionable but flimsy, will be purchasing a better one seperately. Objective lens caps are not the best and pop off the lenses at every opportunity. Strap is functionable but basic, have used better. All in all, if you are looking for good optics and either don't care about accessories or are happy to buy 3rd party accessories, these are an excellent choice! Considering the low price paid, amazing value! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice binoculars *by 5***6 on January 7, 2020* I bought these from Amazon Warehouse so got a great price point. Very happy with these. I think a lot of them were returned because the 10x42 may have a bit more tendency to black out when looking at the peripheral than some others. But just about any binocular will black out if you don't use it right. As for the images, they're nice and clean with nice color rendition. Interestingly, they do have some field curvature, but the peripheral field is pretty darn sharp, but at a slightly closer focus point. So the net result is an apparent increase in depth of field when viewing 3D subjects like birds in a bush, livestock on a field, etc. To be honest, I'll take field curvature over peripheral coma any day of the week..and in the < $600 price bracket you're going to get one or the other... The sweet spot itself is fairly large. I bought them for birding and they are very nice for that with 8' min focus, very sharp images, great color and very smooth bokeh. Also has a very nice build quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best value for the price *by S***T on January 23, 2026* Excellent general binoculars for the price point. Bushnell produces a great product and these were as expected. Now own two pair and love them both. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bushnell Engage Binoculars, Matte Black - Bushnell Binoculars Tripod Adapter, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/70891509-bushnell-engage-binoculars-matte](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/70891509-bushnell-engage-binoculars-matte) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*