Athlon Optics Midas G2 UHD 8x42 Binoculars

The Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is the widest, brightest, and most comfortable binocular in the Midas G2 lineup — an 8.1° field of view (426 feet at 1,000 yards), a 5.3mm exit pupil, 17.2mm of eye relief, and a 6.5-foot close focus, all built on the same UHD glass and ESP dielectric BAK-4 prism platform as the rest of the series. Where the 10x and 12x models prioritize reach, the 8x42 is built for immersive observation — tracking birds in flight, scanning wide terrain, and studying subjects at close range without fighting a narrow field or dim image.

Key Features

• UHD extra-low-dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration and delivers sharp, color-true images — critical for identifying plumage detail, subtle color markings, and fine texture at any distance
• ESP dielectric coating on phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms reflects over 99% of light through the prism assembly. Combined with advanced fully multi-coated lenses and XPL protective exterior coating, the system delivers brightness and color fidelity that rewards extended viewing sessions
• 8x magnification with a 42mm objective produces a 5.3mm exit pupil — the largest in the Midas G2 42mm class — for a noticeably brighter image in forest canopy, overcast conditions, and twilight. The 8.1° field of view is the widest in the entire Midas G2 range, making it dramatically easier to find and follow moving subjects
• 6.5-foot close focus — the shortest in the Midas G2 lineup — lets you observe feeder birds, butterflies, and wildflowers in sharp detail without backing away
• 23.3-ounce magnesium alloy chassis — argon purged, fully waterproof, with twist-up eyecups and 17.2mm eye relief that delivers the full field of view even with glasses

Ideal For

Birders — the combination of wide field, close focus, and bright image makes this the natural choice for bird observation. The 8x magnification is stable enough to use without a tripod, the 426-foot field of view picks up birds in flight that higher magnifications would miss, and the 6.5-foot close focus resolves feeder detail that most binoculars blur.

Nature observers and hikers who want a versatile, lightweight optic for general outdoor use — wildflower identification, wildlife watching, landscape appreciation. At 23.3 ounces, it carries comfortably all day. If you need more magnification for longer-distance work, the Midas G2 UHD 10x42 offers 10x on the same platform at the same weight.

Glasses wearers — the 17.2mm eye relief is the most generous in the Midas G2 range, ensuring a full, unvignetted field of view without pressing eyecups against your lenses.