Bausch Lomb

When you have a binocular product from a manufacturer that made considerable name in products besides binoculars, what do you usually get?

You’d be surprised of the answer.

While already a big name for contact lenses and several eye care and wear, Bausch & Lomb can’t really claim success in their foray on the binocular optics arena. Bausch & Lomb had long ago halted production on their binoculars, seeing that at first the brand name didn’t quite capture a stable footing. Too bad really because it was then found out that the Bausch & Lomb binoculars are among the best designs there is.

Almost the good Bausch & Lomb binoculars aren’t sold new, as they can be purchased on second hand outlets or auction sites. If you’re in a search for better binoculars and would love to have those really “elite” ones, you better check for Bausch & Lombs. Yes, they might come expensive, but they worth it most of the time.

Here are some of best Bausch & Lomb binoculars.

The Bausch & Lomb Elite® Series

50 years of optical excellence means everything and nothing to Bausch & Lomb. The Elite Series was Bausch & Lomb’s flagship product when the brand name entered the binocular mainstream. After several years, even after Bausch & Lomb left the binocular manufacturing business, the Bausch & Lomb Elite binoculars become something of a collector’s item, prized by many for the excellent craftsmanship, and prized for the quality standard that Bausch & Lomb integrated on the design.

The BaK-4 roof prisms with PC-3® phase coating only boast of advanced quality. The Elite is made to have complete protection, the Rainguard® coating not only provides 100% waterproof, it is also fog proof and dustproof designed. The lightweight magnesium chassis provides exceptional durability. And because Bausch & Lomb is best known as an optical expert, the lens and prisms of Elite are fully multi-coated with the XTR™ technology, affording the truest color and amazing light transmissions. All in all, any outdoor activity, regardless of the demand, makes good with Bausch & Lomb Elite Series.

The Bausch & Lomb Elite Series costs £499.

When Bausch & Lomb left the scene, the mantle was taken up by Bushnell. Bushnell by the way is also a major brand for binoculars. However, as of late Bushnell is also losing interest releasing under the Bausch & Lomb name as stocks became somewhat lacking.

However that’s not saying that Bushnell didn’t produce spectacular binocular models under the Bausch & Lomb name. Some of the designs are very much accepted and regarded high in the binocular mainstream. Like for instance this next Bausch & Lomb/ Bushnell model.

Bausch &Lomb 10x42 Discoverer Hunting Binoculars 610142

Made by Bushnell and released under the Bausch & Lomb name, the Bausch &Lomb 10x42 Discoverer Hunting Binoculars became an instant classic when the model came out. The Bausch & Lomb Discoverer was many things. It boasts the same exclusive RAINGUARD® Coating on the Bausch and Lomb Elite binoculars, even on the strongest downpour, the Discoverer lens will still keep the rain for the most clear and crisp images. Normally, such precision instrument is a liability to weather conditions but the Discoverer is rubber armored with efficient O-ring seals for waterproof, fog proof, and shock proof characteristics. The Porro-prism model that features magnesium alloy assembly allows the lightest weight yet retaining strength. It also has the Bausch & Lomb patented twist-up eyecups, an extravagance for eyeglass wearers.

Bausch & Lomb binoculars are a classic example of an underdog, one who during their time in the market didn’t quite garner enough attention worthy of the product. Yet after the company closed its doors in the binocular business, the few left Bausch and Lomb binoculars became the last few prized items collectors and enthusiast came to value and love.