Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42 specs and field of view
The Midas G2 UHD 10x42 has a 341 ft field at 1,000 yd, edging past the 336 ft median for 10x42 models and sitting 31st of 87.
- Field of view
- 341 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.2 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 341 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 23.3 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the Midas G2 UHD 10x42 suits
The calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil suits daylight viewing, and the maker lists birding among its uses. Eye relief of 15.2 mm is workable for many glasses wearers.
Eye relief of 15.2 mm falls under the 16 mm median, and close focus of 8.2 ft is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Midas 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.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 specifications
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 341 ft at 1,000 yd (114 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15.2 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.3 oz (661 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof, shockproof |
| 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.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 shows 341 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 23.3 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Midas 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 Midas G2 UHD 10x42 | 341 ft | 15.2 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x42 | 339 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Regal ED 10x42 | 340 ft | 20.2 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker ED 10x42 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Midas G2 UHD
Athlon makes the Midas G2 UHD 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 Midas G2 UHD 10x42 | 10x42 | 341 ft | 15.2 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.3 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x50 | 10x50 | 341 ft | 16.9 mm | 9.8 ft | 28.5 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 12x50 | 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Midas G2 UHD 10x42 questions
Midas G2 UHD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 has 15.2 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Midas 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.
Midas G2 UHD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Midas G2 UHD 10x42 shows a view 341 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.