Athlon Neos G2 HD 10x42 specs and field of view
Weighing 21 oz against a 24.9 oz median, the Neos G2 HD 10x42 is light for its size.
- Field of view
- 309 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.1 mm
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 21 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Waterproof
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Who the Neos G2 HD 10x42 suits
Light weight suits long carries, and the maker names hunting and general use. The calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil handles daylight.
A 309 ft field sits 74th of 87, and 14.1 mm of eye relief and 13.1 ft of close focus both trail their medians.
Neos G2 HD 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Neos G2 HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Neos G2 HD 10x42 specifications
Neos G2 HD 10x42 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 309 ft at 1,000 yd (103 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| Eye relief | 14.1 mm |
| Close focus | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 21 oz (595 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Waterproofing | 100% waterproof/fog-proofing |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Neos G2 HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Neos G2 HD 10x42 shows 309 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 21 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Neos G2 HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Neos G2 HD 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 Neos G2 HD 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Action 10x42 | 356 ft | 16.1 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Bushnell R3 10x42 | 300 ft | 17 mm | 20.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | ||
| Celestron Ultima 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 13.1 ft | 21.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the Neos G2 HD
Athlon makes the Neos G2 HD 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 Neos G2 HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 367 ft | 17 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Neos G2 HD 10x42 questions
Neos G2 HD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Neos G2 HD 10x42 has 14.1 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.
Neos G2 HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Neos G2 HD 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.
Neos G2 HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Neos G2 HD 10x42 shows a view 309 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.