Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x42 specs and field of view
The Neos G2 HD 8x42 pairs a calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm with a 367 ft field and a weight of 21 oz, under the 24.2 oz median.
- Field of view
- 367 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 21 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Neos G2 HD 8x42 suits
Light weight suits long carries, and 17 mm of eye relief works for eyeglass wearers. The 5.3 mm pupil leaves room for dusk.
Close focus of 13.1 ft is far longer than the 6.6 ft median, and the 367 ft field sits 64th of 75.
Neos G2 HD 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Neos G2 HD 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Athlon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Neos G2 HD 8x42 specifications
Neos G2 HD 8x42 figures as Athlon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 367 ft at 1,000 yd (122 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° * |
| Eye relief | 17 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Neos G2 HD 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Neos G2 HD 8x42 shows 367 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 21 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Neos G2 HD 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Neos G2 HD 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 367 ft | 17 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R3 8x42 | 325 ft | 21 mm | 21.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | ||
| Celestron Ultima 8x42 | 393 ft | 18 mm | 13.1 ft | 21.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Nikon Action 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 367 ft | 17 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Neos G2 HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Neos G2 HD 8x42 questions
Neos G2 HD 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Neos G2 HD 8x42 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Neos G2 HD 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Neos G2 HD 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Neos G2 HD 8x42: how wide is the view?
Neos G2 HD 8x42 shows a view 367 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.