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

These are a great pair of binoculars! I’d been having trouble finding much in the way of reviews of these. So I felt like I was taking a bit of chance buying them. I’m very glad I took the chance.After doing as much research as I could pre-purchase I concluded that these Athlon Midas binoculars were the equivalent, at least on paper, of other considerably more expensive binoculars such as Vortex Viper HDs. I also concluded that even though these Athlon Midas’ are listed as the number three tier binocular in Athlon’s lineup (Athlon Cronus is the top tier followed by Athlon Ares) that in every way that really mattered to me (BAK4 roof prisms, phase shift corrected, ED glass) these Athlon Midas’ would provide the same practical performance as the more expensive top tier Athlon Cronus. All of this and finding a pair of Athlon Midas binoculars at the bargain price of $225, along with just a couple of favorable reviews, and noting the lifetime warranty, encouraged me to take the leap.Once in hand the Athlon Midas’ binoculars appear to be very well built and rugged. I checked for common binocular issues, such as collimation, and found no problems. I did some experimenting looking at trees and house roofs down the street from me on a snowy day both at midday and later as dusk set in. I could not detect the presence of any chromatic abberation (which I would expect to show up when there is snow as part of the image). So all good there. I only have a rather cheap pair of binoculars to compare these too, but the difference with the Athlon Midas binoculars is striking. They are very bright and clear. The resolution of the image is very sharp. Color reproduction seems excellent. No evidence of the contrast washing out as happens with cheaper binoculars.All in all these binoculars seem to be a spectacular bargain. Athlon seems to be an up and coming company in the optics world. They make rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and rangefinders in addition to binoculars. Given my excellent experience with these Athlon Midas binoculars so far, I’ll be looking at Athlon real hard for future optics purchases.

I’m the type that browses back and forth between products before I choose because I want to be sure what I buy will meet my expectations, has good longevity and lastly, good value. I mostly use bins for birding, beach trips, the Zoo, and some hunting in the Northwest. I tried out many bins at retail stores over the last few months, as well as reading about each one I had interest in. Once I felt like I had gathered enough info I narrowed it down to these Athlon 8x42 or the Vortex Viper 8x42.I wanted something compact, crystal clear, and powerful enough for most of my outdoor needs. I want to note that Athlon and Vortex have very similar warranties, materials, and are both made in China. I went ahead and purchased the Athlon 8x42 after not really being impressed with the Vortex Viper 8x42. I have to tell you they are every bit as clear and then some compared to 500.00 to 800.00 bins from Vortex, Leupold and a number of other brands. They exceeded the quality of the Vortex viper 8x42 I compared them too for almost half the price. I also felt these were a closer match clarity wise to the vortex Razor 8x42. You can clearly see with good detail at 500 yards in open space. You can use these with very little outdoor light too. Magnification wise if you need to see any further than 500 yards you’d be better going with the 10x42 or 10x50. I wouldn’t hesitate to 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. 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 at longer distances. Athlon has found a long time customer in me for sure.

Super great optics in every situation. After a week I've seen no color oddities or blurry edges, and I'm thrilled with this purchase. The quality is so good I don't really think about the details of the view, I just enjoy every moment. Feels great in the hand and is very attractive too.All of the pictures of it in the advertisement made it look a little bit cheap and corny in my opinion, and I was a little bit worried about it. But when I opened the box and took it out of the wrapper I was very pleasantly surprised. It is much more attractive in person. It is very sturdy in the hand and has the immediate feel of quality. The weight is in the sweet spot. I don't like very heavy glasses, neither do I like lightweight setups that cut corners in quality of materials. The weight is moderate and the balance is wonderful. It's no wonder the reviews are so stellar. Buy with confidence and get a nice strap. The one it comes with is adequate, sure, but just doesn't do it justice.

these are a great value with a high-quality image. Also excellent customer support. I had a part break off, and Athlon sent me a brand new replacement pair

These are the first binoculars I've ever owned that worked perfectly with my glasses. The first time I used them I simply couldn't believe it.If these ever get lost or stolen, I'm buying the exact same thing.Bright, clear, smooth focus.

These binoculars offer crystal-clear views with impressive sharpness and brightness. The ED glass really enhances the clarity, making them great for birdwatching and outdoor use. They feel well-built and comfortable to hold, and the focus adjustment is smooth and precise.However, I occasionally notice a black border in my field of view. It might be due to my positioning or the way I’m using them, but it can be a bit distracting at times. Adjusting the eye relief and interpupillary distance helps reduce the issue.Overall, they’re a fantastic pair of binoculars with excellent optics—just be mindful of getting the positioning right for the best experience!