Athlon 8X42 Midas G2 Binoculars 113009

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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

  • 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

  1. Athlon 8x42 Midas G2 Binocular
  2. Lens Cloth
  3. Neck Strap
  4. Carrying Case
  5. 1-Piece Ocular Rainguard
  6. 2 x Tethered Objective Lens Caps
  7. Limited Lifetime Warranty

Athlon 8X42 Midas User Manual

Athlon 8X42 Midas Specs Sheet

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