Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 specs and field of view
The Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 has a 235 ft field that sits 5th of 11 models of this size, above the 234 ft median.
- Field of view
- 235 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.5 mm
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 45.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 235 ft view, wider than the typical 234 ft
- 18.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- ED glass
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Who the Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 suits
Eye relief of 18.5 mm exceeds the 17.9 mm median, so eyeglass wearers fit well. Hunting and birding are the maker's named uses for this 15x model.
At 45.2 oz it is heavier than the 45 oz median for 15x56 models, and the calculated exit pupil is only 3.7 mm.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 is one of 11 models in the 15x56 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 specifications
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 15x56 size.
| Magnification | 15x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Field of view | 235 ft at 1,000 yd (78 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 68° * |
| Eye relief | 18.5 mm |
| Close focus | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 59 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 45.2 oz (1,281 g) |
| Length | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
| Width | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 29 * |
| Relative brightness | 13.9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 against other 15x56 binoculars
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 shows 235 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart. At 45.2 oz it is heavier than the 45 oz median for the size.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 and its nearest rivals
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 next to the 15x56 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 Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 | 235 ft | 18.5 mm | 13.1 ft | 45.2 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell Match Pro ED 15x56 | 236 ft | 18.5 mm | 13 ft | 52 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Bushnell R7 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.4 15x56 | 215 ft | 17.4 mm | 16.4 ft | 45.1 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Cronus G2 UHD
Athlon makes the Cronus 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 Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 | 15x56 | 235 ft | 18.5 mm | 13.1 ft | 45.2 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x42 | 10x42 | 338 ft | 19.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 questions
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56: does it work with glasses?
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 has 18.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56: what does 15x56 mean?
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 magnifies 15 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56: how wide is the view?
Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 shows a view 235 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart.