Athlon Optics Midas UHD 8x42 Binoculars, ED Glass, Gray, Waterproof

These are the best binoculars you can buy for the money. I own two pairs, one for each of my vehicles, and have given 3 pairs as gifts. The binoculars are really well made. The magnification is great for viewing all kinds of sports, fishing, hunting, bird watching, etc. Most important is that they are bright and sharp and easy to handle. The rubber texture on the outside is comfortable and warm and provides waterproofing. The twist out eye relief is just right. They have a smooth and easy to adjust center focus dial and individual focus ring for fine tuning. The weight is just right; not too heavy and not too light. Very impressive.

I've owned these binoculars for two years. I remain extremely happy with them and I've had no problems. I own other binoculars in this price range and less. But because of their sharpness, clarity, and apparent image size, the Athlons are the first pair that have given me a sense of immersion in what I am viewing, as opposed to the feeling of looking down a tube. I refer you to the Cornell Lab (All About Birds) Review of Full-Sized Binoculars -- you will see that the reviewed Athlon Midas G2 UHD are one of the top rated binoculars, and are also a great value given their price. Per the Alexa shopping assistant, the Athlon Midas UHD (this model) has "virtually the same" optics as the Midas G2, but for less.

I’ll start by saying I’m completely new to binoculars, so this is coming from a beginner’s perspective—but honestly, these blew me away right out of the box. First off, the packaging immediately stood out. I really appreciate when a company puts effort into presentation, and Athlon clearly does. It made the whole experience feel premium before I even picked them up. That kind of attention to detail sets the tone, and they delivered on what was inside too. The build quality is solid. They’ve got a nice weight to them—not heavy in a bad way, but reassuring, like you’re holding something well-made. The rubber exterior feels great in hand, grippy and comfortable, which makes a difference when you’re trying to stay steady. Now the best part: the image quality. Compared to my old flea market binoculars, these are on a completely different level. The clarity is insane. It genuinely feels like you’re right there with whatever you’re looking at. The image fills your vision in a way that’s immersive through both lenses, and the focus is quick and easy to dial in, which I didn’t expect as a beginner. My main use for these will be long-range shooting, and I already know they’re going to be a huge asset. But honestly, they’re so good I’m planning to bring them along to work and just about anywhere else. They’ve already earned a permanent spot in my gear. Overall, I absolutely recommend these based on clarity, build quality, and overall experience. For a first pair, they’ve set the bar really high—and I can already tell these are going to be a long-term companion on a lot of adventures.

These are really excellent binoculars especially for a reasonable price. Very easy to use and adjust as needed. The optics are superb and surprised how absolutely clear it was when using them. They feel very solid, easy to hold and look sharp as well. Very pleased overall.

I chose these binoculars because they were recommended by NY Times Wirecutter. I am on Maui watching humpback whales in the ocean between Lahaina and Lanai. The optics are superb. I can clearly see whales that are nearly invisible to my naked eyes. The binoculars are comfortable in my hands and the focus mechanism adjusts easily but stays where it is set. I can pass them around for others to see what I’m watching and then readjust them to me in a few seconds. I am very pleased with my purchase. They are also light and steady enough that they worked great when I took them on a small craft whale watching excursion.

The binoculars are exceptionally good, providing a very sharp image and being easy to use. However, one drawback with the design is the front caps. They are simply there without any way to ensure they won’t fall off. In fact, mine fell off within a week, which could be improved with a better design solution.

My 47-year-old pro-grade 7x50 marine binoculars are excellent for their intended purpose, but for watching birds at my front yard feeder, not so good. For starters, they weigh 3 pounds, and they barely focus close enough even for the most distant things I want to see. These Athlon binoculars are much lighter and focus very close, but as a bonus, they are very clear and the colors are bright and saturated (the coatings work). No complaints at all.

The optics are, somehow, perfect edge-to-edge, for a seriously ridiculously low price. I once researched and ordered a $600 pair of binoculars. Pretty nice but when I compared to decent ones I already had for just over $100, I could tell no big difference and re-sold the expensive ones. THESE Athlon binoculars are the best optics I've seen. So good that it feels like 3D with pinpoint quality. It is a little subtle but you can tell; views just sort of "pop" into clarity like I've never seen before in even very good binoculars. Of course, maybe you could do better somehow with MUCH more expensive binoculars. But I'd say these compare extremely well with glass that is 5x as expensive.

Excellentes jumelles ! Vision lumineuse, compactes et confortables

This is the best pair of binoculars that I have bought (4). Easy focus, very clear image, feels good in the hands.

ممتاز صفااااوه عاليه لكن عيبه الوحيد ان العدسه اليمين لها وزن خاص فيها المفترض تكون مدموجه مع الاخرى

As advertised, Love them

Das Athlon Midas 8x42 habe ich wegen der ED Gläser gekauft. Ich besitze schon eine gutes Fernglas, das Steiner Observer 8x56. Das FG von Steiner war mir auf Touren zu unhandlich und schwer. Jetzt habe ich mit dem Athlon Midas 8x42 Ed ein kompaktes FG mit hervorragender optischer Leistung und stabilem Korpus für meine Touren gefunden. Ich bin begeistert und kann es aus eigener Erfahrung empfehlen.