Athlon 8X42 Midas G2 Bird-Watching Binoculars
Athlon 8X42 Midas G2 is a Spectacular Bird-Watching Binocular. Advanced BaK-4 prisms with dialectric coating, phase coating, and ED lenses maximize light amplification to product brilliant color fidelity and viewing experiences. Fabricated from a magnesium alloy it is lightweight and durable, making it easy to carry around wherever your bird-watching adventure takes you.
Athlon 8X42 Midas G2 Features
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UHD Glass - Extra-Low Dispersion glass: UHD glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
- ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
- Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
- XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
- Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction:
- BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
- Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
- Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
- Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
- Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
- Waterproof: Waterproof to protect the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater
- Argon Purged: Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability
Athlon 8X42 Midas G2 Specs
| Prism Type | Roof |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Angle of View | 8.1° (actual) |
| Field of View | 426.0' @ 1000 yd / 141.4 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.6' / 2 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 mm |
| Eye Relief | 17.2 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | 57.0 - 74.0 mm / 2.2 - 2.9" |
| Dioptric Correction | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Focus Type | Center |
| Tripod Mount | Yes (Adapter Optional) |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.2" / 14.5 x 13.2 cm |
| Weight | 25.0 oz / 708.8 g |
Athlon 8X42 Midas Inclusions
- Athlon 8x42 Midas G2 Binocular
- Lens Cloth
- Neck Strap
- Carrying Case
- 1-Piece Ocular Rainguard
- 2 x Tethered Objective Lens Caps
- Limited Lifetime Warranty