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The Athlon Argos G2 UHD 10×42 is the kind of binocular that punches well above its price bracket. It pairs 10x magnification with 42mm objectives, a combination that has been the go-to all-arounder for hunters and birders for decades because it balances reach, brightness, and hand-holdability. What sets this pair apart is the glass. Athlon built it around extra-low dispersion (UHD) lenses that knock down chromatic aberration, so you get less of that colored fringing along high-contrast edges like a hawk against bright sky or an antler tip against a snowbank.
Behind the objectives sit phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms treated with Athlon's ESP dielectric coating, which reflects over 99 percent of light back to your eye for a bright, color-accurate image. The lenses are advanced fully multi-coated, and an XPL exterior coating helps shrug off dirt, oil, and scratches on the outer glass. At 10x with 42mm objectives you get roughly a 4.2mm exit pupil, which keeps the view usable through most of the day and holds up reasonably well into the dimmer light around dawn and dusk when game tends to move.
The Argos G2 UHD rides on a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, so it shaves weight off your neck without feeling flimsy. It is argon purged and sealed, meaning it stays waterproof and fog proof when the weather turns on you. The open-bridge design gives you a secure one-handed grip, the eyecups twist up and down to dial in your eye relief at 16.1mm, and the whole package weighs about 25.5 ounces.
Field of view runs 319 feet at 1,000 yards, wide enough to track moving subjects and pick apart a hillside without feeling boxed in. Close focus sits around 13 feet. Add in Athlon's transferable lifetime warranty and you have a serious mid-priced optic that keeps earning its spot in the pack year after year.
UHD refers to extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, which reduces chromatic aberration, the colored fringing you see along high-contrast edges. Stepping up from standard glass to ED is one of the more noticeable image-quality upgrades you can make in a binocular. On the Argos G2 UHD it means sharper edges and more accurate color, especially in tricky light.
Yes. They are sealed and purged with argon gas, which keeps water out and prevents internal fogging when temperatures swing. That makes them dependable for wet mornings, river crossings, and cold-to-warm transitions in the field.
It is one of the most versatile formats out there. The 10x magnification gives you extra reach for glassing distant game or picking out bird detail, while the 42mm objectives gather enough light for solid brightness across most of the day. The tradeoff is a slightly tighter field of view than an 8x, but many hunters and birders prefer the added reach.
Athlon backs it with their transferable lifetime warranty. If the binocular is damaged through normal use, they will repair or replace it with no charge, no receipt, and no registration required. That kind of coverage is a big part of why Athlon has earned a loyal following.
| UPC | 813869021877 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 114011 |
| Color | Black |
| Field of View at 1,000 Yards | 309 |
| Length | 8.2500 |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Size | 42mm |
| Power | 10 |
| Product Type | ROOF PRISM |
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