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The Argos G2 HD 12×50 is one of those optics that punches well above its price bracket. Athlon built this one around HD glass and BaK-4 roof prisms, so you get sharp edge-to-edge detail, true-to-life color, and the kind of light-gathering that keeps you in the game during those first and last minutes of legal light. The 12x magnification reaches way out there, making it a favorite for folks glassing open country, scanning ridgelines, or picking apart a treeline for movement.
Athlon stacked the glass with their good coatings. The ESP dielectric coating reflects over 99 percent of light across the prism surfaces, which translates to a bright, crisp image with accurate color. Phase-corrected prisms sharpen things up even further, and the advanced fully multi-coated lenses round out the optical package. On the outside, the XPL protective coating helps the exterior lenses shrug off dirt, oil, and the occasional scratch.
The chassis is a lightweight magnesium alloy, which is a big deal when you're hanging glass around your neck for hours. It cuts weight compared to aluminum while staying plenty tough for rough country. The whole unit is argon purged, making it waterproof and fog proof, so a surprise downpour or a swing in temperature won't leave you staring at foggy glass.
You get 16mm of eye relief and twist-up eyecups, so eyeglass wearers can dial in a comfortable fit and still take in the full picture. The center focus wheel makes quick work of adjustments, the ergonomic body gives you a secure one-handed grip, and the 13-foot close focus is handy if you ever turn the glass on birds or bugs up close. At 12×50, this one leans toward hunting, long-range nature watching, and anyone who wants reach without stepping up to spotting-scope territory. Athlon backs it with their lifetime warranty, which is a nice safety net to have.
It's a strong pick for hunters who glass open country or long distances. The 12x magnification reaches well out there, and the HD glass paired with ESP dielectric coatings keeps the image bright during low light at dawn and dusk. The argon-purged, waterproof build also means it holds up when the weather turns.
Yes. The Argos G2 HD 12×50 offers 16mm of eye relief along with twist-up eyecups that have intermediate stops, so you can dial in the right position whether you wear glasses or not and still see the full field of view.
They're built to resist both. Athlon purges these binoculars with argon gas and seals them to be waterproof and fog proof, so sudden rain or temperature swings won't leave you with moisture inside the glass or a foggy view.
At 12x you'll notice more hand shake than with a lower-power pair, which is normal at this magnification. For extended glassing sessions, bracing against a tree, a pack, or a tripod will steady the image considerably. The lightweight magnesium chassis helps by reducing fatigue during long periods of use.
| UPC | 813869021839 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 114007 |
| Color | Gray |
| Field of View at 1,000 Yards | 257 |
| Magnification | 12x |
| Objective Size | 50mm |
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