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Athlon Optics 8x42 Midas UHD Gray Binoculars with ED Glass for Adults and Kids, High-Powered Binoculars for Hunting, Birdwatching, and More

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Brand Athlon Optics
Age Range (Description) Adult
Special Feature Lightweight
Objective Lens Diameter 42
Magnification Maximum 8 x

About this item

  • Ultra-High Definition View: These ultra-high definition binoculars have exceptional edge-to-edge clarity, sharp detail enhancement, ultra-clear brightness, and true color representation
  • Top-Tier Viewing Experience: Athlon Optics Midas provides ED glass for a sharper image, an edge-to-edge system for image clarity, and a ESP dielectric coating for accurate color reproduction
  • Lightweight & Durable: Magnesium chassis is as tough as a metal chassis but more lightweight; tough XPL lens coating prevents scratches and dirt buildup
  • Versatile Use: Use these binoculars for hunting, birdwatching, stargazing, or as travel accessories
  • Built for the Outdoors: Athlon is a proud US sports optics product company; we are devoted to delivering superior quality optic products and outdoor accessories at a competitive price

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Customer Ratings
Picture quality
4.8
4.8
4.7
4.8
5.0
Value for money
4.7
3.9
4.5
4.6
4.9
Light weight
4.3
4.0
4.5
4.2
4.9
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max magnification
8 multiplier x
10 multiplier x
1 multiplier x
field of view
8.1 degrees
6.5 degrees
6.1 degrees
6.5 degrees
4.9 degrees
5.4 degrees
focus type
close
manual
Close Focus
Close Focus
Center Focus
apparent angle of view
65 degrees
6.5 degrees
61 degrees
49 degrees
lens coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Multi-Coated
Phase Coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Fully Multi-Coated
Phase Coating
eye relief
17.2 millimeters
19.3 millimeters
16.1 milliliters
19.3 millimeters
16 millimeters
15.5 millimeters
objective lens diameter
42 millimeters
42 millimeters
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
25 millimeters
binocular prism
Roof Prism
BaK4 prisms
Bak-4 prisms
Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
Roof Prism

From the manufacturer

Midas UHD Specifications

Midas UHD

Midas was known to have a golden touch. He must have laid his hands on these binoculars since they set the gold standard for this class of binoculars. The rugged benchmark for all-weather brightness and clarity, these Midas roof-prism binoculars are light and slim thanks to the magnesium designed chassis.

Together with UHD Glass lenses, Advanced Fully Multi-coated optics, high quality BaK4 prisms with our ESP Dielectric Coating plus Phase Coating, these Midas binoculars gather maximum light and produce brilliant color fidelity.

Rubber Armor

Magnesium Chassis

Argon Purged

Rubber Armor

Rubber Armor provides durable and secure, non-slip soft texture grip for any weather condition.

Lightweight Magnesium Chassis

Magnesium chassis gives you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%

Argon Purged

Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability additionally making your binoculars fog proof in tough weather conditions.

Midas UHD 8x42 mm Binoculars Midas UHd 10x42 mm Binoculars
Midas UHD 8x42 Midas UHD 10x42
Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
143
FoV at 1000Y 426 ft 341 ft
Eye Relief 17.2 mm 15.2 mm
Close Focus 2 m / 6.5 ft 2.5 mm / 8.2 ft
Interpupillary Distance 57-74 mm 57-74 mm
Dimension (LxW) 5.7"x5.2" 5.7"x5.2"
Weight 23.3 oz 23.3 oz

What's in the box

  • Binocular
  • Soft sided case
  • Padded neck strap
  • Lens caps
  • Cleaning cloth
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    Product Description

    Specifications POWER 8X OBJECTIVE LENS DIAMETER 42 mm EYE RELIEF 17.2 mm FIELD OF VIEW ANGULAR 8.1° FIELD OF VIEW FEET @1000 Yards 426 ft FIELD OF VIEW METERS @1000 METERS 144 m CLOSE FOCUS 2 m /6.5 ft INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 57 mm-74 mm WEIGHT 25 oz. Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image. Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction

    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    1,273 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the portability, quality, clarity, and value of the binoculars. They mention that it's easy to use and adjust, with a quick and easy adjustment on the eyepieces. Some appreciate the crisp, clear images and the excellent field of view. Overall, most are happy with the quality and price of the product.

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    142 customers mention142 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that they provide a crisp view and really enhance the object. They appreciate the sharp optics, low internal reflections, and great color rendering. The views are bright and very clear, and it does well at dusk.

    "...Very sharp optics, low internal reflections, great color rendering, good low light performance, very little 'fringing', reasonable 'flat field',..." Read more

    "...It too has the same clarity and quality along with some excellent features and cool extras you can add to it for shooting or sighting in your rifle..." Read more

    "...The focus knob is easy to focus with one hand and smooth. The views are bright and very clear and it does well at dusk." Read more

    "This is the best binocular I've ever owned! Great optics and light weight, which is good for me as I have no car and spend several hours birding on..." Read more

    129 customers mention121 positive8 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They say they are well built, solid, and have no problems with the build. Customers also say that the bins are powerful and well built for its price. They are also impresseded with the bright and sharp images that they produce. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.

    "...great color rendering, good low light performance, very little 'fringing', reasonable 'flat field', handle well, are pretty light in weight,..." Read more

    "...I want to be sure what I buy will meet my expectations, has good longevity and lastly, good value...." Read more

    "The binoculars are well built, they have a very solid feel. The focus knob is easy to focus with one hand and smooth...." Read more

    "This is the best binocular I've ever owned!..." Read more

    81 customers mention75 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the binocular. They mention that it is a worthwhile purchase and is good for the price.

    "...recommend these over the two brands above, and am very happy with the value for the dollar. I also purchased Athlon’s Ares 15x45x65 spotting scope...." Read more

    "...The price is very reasonable, too." Read more

    "...to buy though and if you are looking for quality 8x42 bins at a reasonable price...." Read more

    "...Highly recommended by Forbes Magazine for a great value. That's what sold me." Read more

    73 customers mention62 positive11 negative

    Customers like the portability of the binoculars. They mention that the weight is very comfortable, the bins feel good in their hands, and are easy to carry and use. They also say that the bin is compact and not too heavy. Customers also appreciate the fantastic ergonomics and rubberized armour.

    "...little 'fringing', reasonable 'flat field', handle well, are pretty light in weight, focusing is no problem (no stiffness after initial use), good..." Read more

    "This is the best binocular I've ever owned! Great optics and light weight, which is good for me as I have no car and spend several hours birding on..." Read more

    "...Dang, they're not light! They're no trouble to carry in the case (hangs well across body or mounts to your belt) or suspended from your neck by..." Read more

    "...The ergonomics and rubberised armour are excellent despite the modernist visual styling...." Read more

    52 customers mention49 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the binoculars. They mention that it has excellent brightness and clarity of image with almost no fringing. They also say that the bins are amazing in low light, with excellent light gathering and does well at dusk.

    "...optics, low internal reflections, great color rendering, good low light performance, very little 'fringing', reasonable 'flat field', handle well,..." Read more

    "...The views are bright and very clear and it does well at dusk." Read more

    "...If anything, the Athlon bins were slightly brighter, with better colour rendition. At under £300, that is truly impressive...." Read more

    "...are many times better than my old binocs -- lighter, with much brighter and clearer views, and very easy to focus quickly...." Read more

    41 customers mention33 positive8 negative

    Customers like the focus of the binoculars. They say it's a breeze, close focus and low light performance is brilliant. They also appreciate the smooth focus, fast focus, and bright optics. The focus knob turns smoothly with relative ease, and it'll be simple for quick spotting of animals and birds.

    "...'flat field', handle well, are pretty light in weight, focusing is no problem (no stiffness after initial use), good lens covers...." Read more

    "...The focus knob is easy to focus with one hand and smooth. The views are bright and very clear and it does well at dusk." Read more

    "...The image is terrific, focus is a breeze (and, yes, it focuses down to c.2M with no issues) and - well, looking at my wife from across the room..." Read more

    "...I was amazed! Really like the super fast focusing, too. On my old pair, by the time I got it in focus, the bird was usually gone...." Read more

    38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

    Customers find the adjustment of the binoculars very easy and quick. They appreciate the precise, easy adjustment of eyepieces. They also say the bins are easy to use with and without glasses and still get a great image.

    "...The focus knob is easy to focus with one hand and smooth. The views are bright and very clear and it does well at dusk." Read more

    "...eyepiece guards that are removable and stay on the strap which is very convenient…...." Read more

    "Easy to adjust and focus. Also easy for my wife, who doesn’t wear glasses, to adjust for her use." Read more

    "I upgraded from $30 binoculars and it was totally worth the money. Easy to use and great viewing experience...." Read more

    29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the binoculars. They mention that the optics are sharp and produce a clear image.

    "...I prefer these Athlons. The Athlons are brighter and seem sharper and wider field, and handle better for me -- they are just a little bit less '..." Read more

    "Well constructed, opticals are sharp. I was using an older 8x32 commonly used by sailors, dealing with standing on a constantly moving vehicle...." Read more

    "...The colors and sharpness and brightness are really great when compared to the Swift and Eagle Optics items I have for comparison...." Read more

    "...8x42 to see if any were better, but they all were just perfect and tack sharp...They are now so inexpensive they could be considered a steal...Buy..." Read more

    Great clarity, brightness and sharpness.  A minor annoyance problem with the eyecup.
    4 Stars
    Great clarity, brightness and sharpness. A minor annoyance problem with the eyecup.
    I first learned of this brand from a Wirecutter review that made a convincing argument for it over the Nikon Monarchs, which I also considered. I didn't know the Athlon brand and would normally go with the established reputation of Nikon but decided to take a risk on this. I had a read a couple of critical reviews with complaints about the lens covers and caps, that I considered minor and a complaint about the focus adjustment requiring too much turning for a given change in focal adjustment.On receipt and a few weeks of use my impressions are entirely impressed with the optics. These binoculars are super bright and I've been telling my friends I wish I could just have these mounted on my head 24/7. The colors and sharpness and brightness are really great when compared to the Swift and Eagle Optics items I have for comparison. Im keen to have my ornithologist brother in law compare them to his very high end brands. I'm assuming they won't be clear winners but my suspicion is he will be impressed and I will report back. For me, it's a hugh improvement and I love using them.One relatively minor annoyance however. The rear lens cap assembly sits very tight on the eyecups. I was taking them off last week and the entire plastic eyecup came off inside the cover. Whatever adhesive is supposed to attach them let go and now the cup only sits quite loosely on the metal base. The binoculars have only been very lightly used since my purchase. I had them in my glove box for a few days in my truck but they've never been in full sunlight for any length of time other than around my neck. Any adhesive used for attaching would have to be able to handle that. I'd like to re-attach but want to make sure I use the appropriate adhesive. I don't want some messy glue getting on the lens! This is more an annoyance than a game-changer for me but it cost them a star (for now).
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