The Bushnell Powerview 13-2514 8×21 Binocular is a great standard binocular for its price. The binocular is compact and weighs 7oz./195 grams. The non-slip rubber armor helps absorb shock and keep a firm grip. It features fold down eyecups to reduce eye strain and is a great feature for people who wear eyeglasses.
It has fully coated optics for vivid imagery meaning there is a single layer coating on all air-to-glass surfaces. The prisms are standard boroscillicate (BK-7) prisms compared to higher quality barium crown (BaK-4) glass. As the name suggests, the binocular has a magnification of 8 and a objective lens size of 21. The Bushnell Powerview 13-2514 8×21 binocular has a roof prism system that gives it its compact size compared to porro prism system models that are more bulky. The binoculars use a center focus system. The exit pupil located at the eye piece is 2.6mm.
Cons with the Bushnell Powerview 13-2514 8×21 Binocular is that the binocular isn’t water or fog proof so the person handling it may need to use 
caution around water or when it is raining. The BK7 prisms can also be a con because a distortion may be noticed on the edges of your view with lower level lighting. The binocular is not able to attach to a tripod.
The Bushnell Powerview 13-2514 8×21 Binocular is great little affordable binocular for many instances. It can be used during stadium sports events, hunting, birdwatching, observing nature, while on vacation, or for general use.
