Vortex
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42
$329.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Best Binoculars · head-to-head
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 vs Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 is cheaper at $329.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Athlon
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42
$374.99
Released 2019
Which is better: the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 or Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42?
The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 is the cheaper at $329.99. The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 | Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329.99 | $374.99 |
| Brand | Vortex | Athlon |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective lens (mm) | 42 | 42 |
| Field of view ft 1000yd | 330 | 426 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 15 | 17.2 |
| Weight (oz) | 21.3 | 23.3 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Prism type | Roof | Roof |
| Release | 2019 | 2019 |
Sources — Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-06-15). Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 and Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification: Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 10x vs Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 8x
- Field of view ft 1000yd: Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 330 vs Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 426
- Eye relief (mm): Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 15 vs Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 17.2
- Weight (oz): Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 21.3 vs Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 23.3