Athlon Midas G2 UHD 12x50 specs and field of view
The Midas G2 UHD 12x50 offers a field of 281 ft at 1,000 yd, above the 277 ft median for 12x50 models and 14th of 36.
- Field of view
- 281 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 28.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 281 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 28.5 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- Waterproof
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Who the Midas G2 UHD 12x50 suits
A calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil and 15 mm of eye relief suit steady daytime viewing at 12x. Hunting and general use are the maker's named uses.
Eye relief of 15 mm is under the 15.5 mm median, and its 11.5 ft close focus is longer than the 10 ft median.
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Midas G2 UHD 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 specifications
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 281 ft at 1,000 yd (94 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 59 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 28.5 oz (808 g) |
| Length | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Width | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof, shockproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 shows 281 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 28.5 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 Pro UHD 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 32 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Maven C.3 12x50 | 251 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa BD III 12x50 XD | 303 ft | 17.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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 12x50 | 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 28.5 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 341 ft | 15.2 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 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 |
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Midas G2 UHD 12x50 questions
Midas G2 UHD 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 has 15 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 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Midas G2 UHD 12x50 shows a view 281 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.