Athlon Optics 10x42 Midas G2 UHD Black Binoculars with Eye Relief for Adults and Kids, High-Powered Binoculars for Hunting, Birdwatching, and More

These are remarkable. Easily exceeds HD versions of other brands. Clarity is fantastic regardless of light. Works very well with glasses full 5 stars.

It is hard to beat the warranty of Athlon and Vortex. I was able to get an open-box pair of 10x42 Midas G2 and it was a killer deal. The pair work perfectly and the view is so clear and sharp. In their sweet spot, they are a match for my Cronus G2 10x42. In fact, they are ever so slightly brighter than the Cronus G2. And lighter - about 4oz lighter than the Cronus. Compared to others I have tried (Vortex Viper HD, Celestron Trailseeker ED, Vanguard Endeavor IV, Bushnell Engage EDX, and Legend Ultra HD) these are optically sharper and a better choice. I do like the Celestron Trailseeker ED and the Bushnells, but Celestron's warranty is meager. The Bushnells are both great too, but Athlon edges them out.

Superior optics. Easy to focus. In my opinion, just as good as Vortex (when comparing the same specs) but at a cheaper price. My ONLY complaint is that although the front lens covers pop on seemingly very tightly, they then just pop right off. Annoying but not worth dropping a star rating.

I wanted a smaller, lighter weight pair of binoculars for travelling - I have a very good pair of 10x50 binoculars that are larger and heavier than the Athlon 10x42's. This Athlon product is outstanding in build and optical quality. They feel great in my hands and the brightness and FOV seems little - if at all - different than the 10x50's. I am really happy with the Athlon 10x42's and would readily recommend them to others.

These binos are very good for their price point and even beyond. I tested these against Nikon Monarch 7s (great, but no better than Athlons and $200+ more plus didn't like sticky rubber feel of Nikons), Celestron Trailseeker ED (liked, but couldn't get as clear a view as the Athlons), Vortex Vipers (uncomfortable eyecups and heavier), Hawke Frontier ED X (really liked these - comfortable eyecups, great ergonomics, but focus knob was loosey-goosey. Shallow depth of field). Athlons have a plastic focus knob and eyecups (with rubber over both), but other than that good build quality. No problem with black-outs with the 10x42 eyecups, but did have with 8x42s. Great binos!

excellent optics. The adjustment on the eyepieces could be smoother. Still a great value for the price.

I personally tested it all.. vortex , Nikons,celestron..This is the best under 500 dollars Very minimal chromatic aberration Edge clarity better than any other in this price segment

Bought these for my daughter….she an avid bird watcher. She’s Seriously into identifying specific markings and details on wildlife. She usually has a hard time looking through binoculars for extended times without feeling nauseous…but not with these for some reason. We started out ordering the 8x42 version but returned them for this 10x42 pair after we had both and compared them back to back. And After comparing these to several other binoculars I own, I bought and extra pair of these 10x42’s for myself. Nice soft eyepiece and ability to choose from three distance setting from your eyes. Also very easy to set the optics for your left eye and then dial in your right eye separately. I like the carrying case it comes with…nice and sturdy….. and has a very comfortable padded shoulder strap (or for around your neck) for trail hikes. Overall I give it 5 stars…..and so does my 22 years old daughter.