Athlon Argos G2 UHD 10x42 specs and field of view
ED glass sets the Argos G2 UHD 10x42 apart from the HD version, which shares its 319 ft field and 25.5 oz weight.
- Field of view
- 319 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.1 mm
- Close focus
- 13 ft
- Weight
- 25.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
- ED glass
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Who the Argos G2 UHD 10x42 suits
The maker lists birding, and 16.1 mm of eye relief leaves room for eyeglasses. A calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil suits daylight.
A close focus of 13 ft is long against the 6.6 ft median, so near subjects need extra distance.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Argos G2 UHD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 specifications
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 319 ft at 1,000 yd (106 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 61° * |
| Eye relief | 16.1 mm |
| Close focus | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 25.5 oz (723 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fog proof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 shows 319 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 25.5 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 UHD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-3 Alpine HD 10x42 | 342 ft | 16 mm | 6.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa SV III 10x42 | 400 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 19.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Burris Droptine HD 10x42 | 330 ft | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
Other sizes of the Argos G2 UHD
Athlon makes the Argos G2 UHD in 2 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 UHD 10x42 | 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 UHD 8x42 | 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Argos G2 UHD 10x42 questions
Argos G2 UHD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 has 16.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Argos G2 UHD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Argos G2 UHD 10x42 shows a view 319 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.