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Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm
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Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is cheaper at $999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Athlon Optics
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
$1249.99
Which is better: the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm or Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86?
The Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is the cheaper at $999.99. Get the Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 for the stronger spec sheet, the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm | Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $999.99 | $1249.99 |
| Brand | Leupold | Athlon Optics |
| Released | — | — |
| Objective lens (mm) | 85 | 86 |
| Magnification range | 20-60x | 20-60x |
| Glass type | HD | — |
| Viewing angle | angled | angled |
| Field of view ft1000yd | 91.7 | 111 |
| Close focus (ft) | 22 | 26.2 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 19 | 20 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrogen purged | Yes | No |
| Length (in) | 17.7 | 16.2 |
| Weight (oz) | 78.2 | 73.5 |
Sources — Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm: leupold.com (verified 2026-07-11). Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm and Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Objective lens (mm): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 85 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 86
- Field of view ft1000yd: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 91.7 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 111
- Close focus (ft): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 22 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 26.2
- Eye relief (mm): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 19 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 20
- Nitrogen purged: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm true vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 false
- Length (in): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 17.7 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 16.2
- Weight (oz): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 78.2 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 73.5