More Buying Choices $124.00 (4 new offers) Athlon Optics Argos G2 HD Binoculars (10x42) $169.99 $ 169. 59. These binoculars offer the quality of a flagship without the price tag of a flagship.It lacks the dielectric coating of its pricier siblings.
In between the two barrels is a large 35mm focus knob, which turns smoothly.In the Argos series, you will find standard sized 42 mm, semi-compact 34mm and large 50 mm binos. The Cronus brand has two binocular models under its name, the Cronus 8.5X42 and the Cronus 10x42.The two Porro prism binoculars make up for their weight by offering better light transmission. Ask about a free shipping within Australia The optical performance of this binocular cannot match that of the Cronus but it is better than that of other similarly priced binoculars.The Cronus line of binoculars is named after Cronus the mythical King of the mythological Greek titans. These are the Talos 12x50, 10x 50, 10x42, 8x42, 8x32 and 10x32. Also, the two have a hard plastic armor instead of the more common rubberized armor. However, given the 8x42 has a 17.3 mm eye relief the difference is barely noticeable.Interestingly Athlon opted for a rubber coating for this one.
For starters, it has a wide field of view of 426 ft at 1000 yards. Apparently I missed some radical improvements in the size and quality of binoculars in general. The two Porro prism binos have fully multicoated optics. $133.59 $ 133. However, you may notice some slight blurring on the edges.According to the manufacturer the secret to their competitive prices is in the strategic partnerships they have with manufacturing partners. When you consider some flagship models cost almost double the price of the Athlon Cronus, the value for money is evident. Naturally, the 8x34 version has the widest field of view, which stands at 341 ft at 1000 yards.In addition to the wide field of view, the Ares binoculars maintain most of the features of their pricier sibling. The only downside of this binocular is its 14.7 mm eye relief. Towards this end, the mid-level Argos binocular come with fully multicoated optics and lenses made from Extra-low Dispersion glass.As with any other flagships, the glass surfaces on these binoculars are fully-multicoated and have an additional coating that protects against dirt scratches and oil. You can check the link below for current prices in your country:At this time, Athlon Optics have six ranges of binoculars on the market, each of which are available in a range of different size and magnification options. Weighing 33.5 ounces it is considerably bulkier than other binoculars with the same features. The addition .5x magnification produces a more detailed image than the traditional 8x magnification.Basically, the Argos are mid-range binos that cater to the needs of a wide clientele. But what makes it stand out is its ease of use. Due to their housing material, they are considerably lighter than their Cronus and Ares counterparts. The 10x36 and 10x42 have a field of view of 351 and 341 ft respectively.Of the many binocular models on offer from Athlon, there are those that stand out. Also, both are crafted from Magnesium and have a hard plastic material encasing the magnesium chassis.The only drawback I noticed with this binocular is its weight. Due to their housing material, they are considerably lighter than their Cronus and Ares counterparts. For current prices in your country, check the link below:Both these factors do make a difference and which is why for my money the Porro prism models are most certainly the better option if you are prepared to carry about a larger device.Depending on the model you choose, the MSRP of Athlon Midas binoculars ranges between $350 and $460, whilst retail prices at the time of writing this ranged from around $280 and $390 in the US and between £600 and £800 in the UK. That being said, the Chassis the Talos (and Argos and Neos) feature is still very high quality and heavy duty. Athlon has strong engineering design ca-pability, strategic alliances with quality manufacturers and a streamlined fully integrated supply chain. The largest weighs 29.5 ounces, which is still significantly lighter than the 33 ounces weight of the Cronus and Ares models.
It is also interesting to note that whilst the roof prism models are only multi-coated, the two Athlon Porro Prism Neos binoculars are fully multi-coated.