The Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser + GPS • Released 2018
What magnification is the Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)?
The Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) optical specifications
| Magnification | 5x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | Moderate magnification |
| Objective lens | 20 mm |
| Display | LCD with GPS F/B distances |
| Published flag range | 300 yd |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd |
What 5x means on the course
The Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)’s 5x optics sit below the common 6x level, favoring a slightly calmer-looking view over maximum enlargement.
The published flag-ranging figure is 300 yd, so the optical system is paired with flag acquisition intended for that distance range.
Published ranging accuracy is 1 yd where that figure is expressed numerically; this is separate from magnification.
How large does the target appear?
These are approximate angular-size comparisons to help visualize magnification. They are not laser-range or accuracy claims.
How its magnification compares
This comparison is only against the models in this rangefinder dataset; it is not an industry-wide ranking.
Lens, eye relief and display
The objective lens diameter is 20 mm. Objective size is one part of the optical design; coatings, transmission and ambient light also affect the view.
The Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) uses a LCD with GPS F/B distances display. Display readability affects how quickly you can interpret the measurement, but it does not change target enlargement.
Field of view at golf distances
A dependable field-of-view figure is not published for this model, so one is not inferred from magnification alone.
Steadiness, scan mode and target lock
At 5x, the view is less visually sensitive to hand movement than a 7x model, which can make scanning and initial flag acquisition easier.
Flag range is listed at 300 yd. That is a laser-acquisition limit/context figure, not an optical magnification figure.
Can you zoom the Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) is a fixed 5x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
Well suited to golfers who prefer an easier-to-steady view and do not need maximum target enlargement.
Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) magnification FAQ
What magnification is the Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)?
The Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018) is a fixed 5x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 5x enough magnification for golf?
5x provides meaningful target enlargement. More magnification is not automatically better because it also makes normal hand movement more visible.
Does magnification change the Bushnell Hybrid Laser + GPS (2018)’s laser accuracy?
No. Magnification changes how large the target looks through the optic. It can make aiming easier, but it does not itself change the laser’s published ranging accuracy.
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