Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x50 specs and field of view
The Argos G2 HD 10x50 runs to 31.5 oz, above the 29.3 oz median across 40 models of its size.
- Field of view
- 304 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 13 ft
- Weight
- 31.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Argos G2 HD 10x50 suits
A calculated 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk, and 17 mm of eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room. Hunting and general use are listed by the maker.
Its 304 ft field is under the 315 ft median, and 13 ft of close focus is well past the 9.8 ft median.
Argos G2 HD 10x50 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Argos G2 HD 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Argos G2 HD 10x50 specifications
Argos G2 HD 10x50 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Field of view | 304 ft at 1,000 yd (101 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 58° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 31.5 oz (893 g) |
| Length | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
| Width | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fog proof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Argos G2 HD 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Argos G2 HD 10x50 shows 304 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 31.5 oz it is heavier than the 29.3 oz median for the size.
Argos G2 HD 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Argos G2 HD 10x50 next to the 10x50 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x50 | 304 ft | 17 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 | 320 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.2 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x50 | 309 ft | 17.8 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Argos G2 HD
Athlon makes the Argos G2 HD in 4 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x50 | 10x50 | 304 ft | 17 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 257 ft | 16 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Argos G2 HD 10x50 questions
Argos G2 HD 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Argos G2 HD 10x50 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Argos G2 HD 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Argos G2 HD 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Argos G2 HD 10x50: how wide is the view?
Argos G2 HD 10x50 shows a view 304 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.