Athlon binoculars: 17 models compared

Athlon lists 17 binoculars, with fields of view from 235 to 426 ft and a median of 319 ft. Eye relief is 16 mm or more on 13 of 17, which suits eyeglass wearers.

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Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42

Most popular of the 17 compared
Widest view of the 17: 426 ft
23.3 oz, lighter than the typical 25.5 oz

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Longest eye relief

Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x42

338 ft view, wider than the typical 319 ft
Longest eye relief of the 17: 19.3 mm
Focuses as close as 6.6 ft

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Binoculars compared: 17
Series: 7
Field of view range: 235 to 426 ft
With 16 mm eye relief or more: 13 of 17

Most popular Athlon with a listing: Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42

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Athlon Midas G2 UHD

The 8x42 opens to 426 ft with 6.5 ft close focus, and all four sizes use ED glass.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42	8x42	426 ft	17.2 mm	6.5 ft	23.3 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42	10x42	341 ft	15.2 mm	8.2 ft	23.3 oz	4.2 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x50	10x50	341 ft	16.9 mm	9.8 ft	28.5 oz	5 mm	$500 to $1,000	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 12x50	12x50	281 ft	15 mm	11.5 ft	28.5 oz	4.2 mm	$500 to $1,000	Check price on Amazon

Athlon Neos G2 HD

Both sizes weigh 21 oz and sit in the $100 to $200 band, with no ED glass.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x42	8x42	367 ft	17 mm	13.1 ft	21 oz	5.3 mm	$100 to $200	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Neos G2 HD 10x42	10x42	309 ft	14.1 mm	13.1 ft	21 oz	4.2 mm	$100 to $200	Check price on Amazon

Athlon Cronus G2 UHD

Eye relief reaches 19.3 mm on the 10x42, and the 15x56 weighs 45.2 oz with a 235 ft field.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x42	10x42	338 ft	19.3 mm	6.6 ft	27.8 oz	4.2 mm	$500 to $1,000	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56	15x56	235 ft	18.5 mm	13.1 ft	45.2 oz	3.7 mm	$500 to $1,000	Check price on Amazon

Athlon Argos G2 HD

Four sizes share a 13 ft close focus, and the 12x50 gives 16 mm of eye relief at 257 ft.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42	8x42	371 ft	17.3 mm	13 ft	25.5 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42	10x42	319 ft	16.1 mm	13 ft	25.5 oz	4.2 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x50	10x50	304 ft	17 mm	13 ft	31.5 oz	5 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon
Athlon Argos G2 HD 12x50	12x50	257 ft	16 mm	13 ft	31.5 oz	4.2 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon

Athlon Argos G2 UHD

It matches the Argos G2 HD on size and weight at 25.5 oz for the 10x42, but adds ED glass.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Argos G2 UHD 8x42	8x42	371 ft	17.3 mm	13 ft	25.5 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500
Athlon Argos G2 UHD 10x42	10x42	319 ft	16.1 mm	13 ft	25.5 oz	4.2 mm	$200 to $500	Check price on Amazon

Athlon Midas G2 Pro UHD

The single 12x50 weighs 32 oz, against 28.5 oz for the Midas G2 UHD 12x50 with the same 281 ft field.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price
Athlon Midas G2 Pro UHD 12x50	12x50	281 ft	15 mm	11.5 ft	32 oz	4.2 mm	$500 to $1,000

Athlon Talos G2 HD

The 10x42 weighs 20.8 oz, the lightest figure in the 17 models, and the 8x42 offers 17.9 mm of eye relief.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Athlon Talos G2 HD 8x42	8x42	371 ft	17.9 mm	13.1 ft	20.8 oz	5.3 mm		Check price on Amazon
Athlon Talos G2 HD 10x42	10x42	319 ft	16.1 mm	13.1 ft	20.8 oz	4.2 mm		Check price on Amazon

Athlon by the numbers

Binoculars compared: 17
Median field of view: 319 ft
Median weight: 25.5 oz
Median eye relief: 16.9 mm
With an Amazon listing: 15 of 17

Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x4219.3 mm
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x5618.5 mm
Athlon Talos G2 HD 8x4217.9 mm
Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x4217.3 mm
Athlon Argos G2 UHD 8x4217.3 mm
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x4217.2 mm
Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x4217 mm
Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x5017 mm
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x5016.9 mm
Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x4216.1 mm
Athlon Argos G2 UHD 10x4216.1 mm
Athlon Talos G2 HD 10x4216.1 mm

The Athlon binoculars with the longest eye relief, from the maker's figures.

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Athlon questions

Which sizes does Athlon make?

Athlon has 17 binoculars in the chart across 5 sizes: 8x42, 10x42, 10x50, 12x50, 15x56.

Do Athlon binoculars work with glasses?

13 of the 17 Athlon models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.

How many Athlon binoculars have ED glass?

Nine of the 17 Athlon models use ED glass. The Midas G2 UHD, Cronus G2 UHD, Argos G2 UHD and Midas G2 Pro UHD series all carry it.

Are Athlon binoculars good for eyeglass wearers?

13 of 17 Athlon models print 16 mm of eye relief or more, which the RSPB treats as the working figure for glasses. The median across the brand is 16.9 mm.