Binocular Help

[MK3XXX]

I’m shopping around for an inexpensive pair of 8-42 Binoculars to keep in my truck/take hunting etc...$400ish limit. I had my eye on the Burris Signature 8-42, then saw a few Leupold in that same price range, and now I see cameraland has the Athlon Cronus marked down to $270 until December 31. So my question is, in the $400ish price range what do people recommend? Are the Cronus a steal for $270? Are there better options? Any help is appreciated, thanks

 

[b6graham]

i have a pair of 12x50 vortex viperHD i snagged off a prize table. couldnt ask for much more for their cost. the midas g2 look very similar btw

call doug @gr8fuldoug and talk. he'll point you in the right direction

 

[brt1963]

I don't know about the Cronus. I picked up a pair of Leupold BX-4 8x42s for myself for Christmas - needed to use up Cabela's points, and they seemed to be the best in that price range. I don't own any more expensive binos to compare against, but I am happy with clarity.

 

[MK3XXX]

i have a pair of 12x50 vortex viperHD i snagged off a prize table. couldnt ask for much more for their cost. the midas g2 look very similar btw

call doug @gr8fuldoug and talk. he'll point you in the right direction

Thanks, I was going to give him a call just wanted to see what the Hide had to say as well.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the Athlon Ares 8x42 Binocular which is on sale reduced from $389.99 to only $199.99. You'll be very happy

• ED Glass- High definition glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
• XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction
• BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
• Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
• Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protect the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater
• Argon Purged: Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability

 

[MK3XXX]

Take a look at the Athlon Ares 8x42 Binocular which is on sale reduced from $389.99 to only $199.99. You'll be very happy

• ED Glass- High definition glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
• XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction
• BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
• Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
• Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protect the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater
• Argon Purged: Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability

I will check them out thank you!