Nikon
Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED
$1699.95
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Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 is cheaper at $1249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Athlon Optics
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
$1249.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED or Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86?
The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 is the cheaper at $1249.99. Get the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED for the stronger spec sheet, the Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED | Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1699.95 | $1249.99 |
| Brand | Nikon | Athlon Optics |
| Released | — | — |
| Objective lens (mm) | 82 | 86 |
| Magnification range | 20-60x | 20-60x |
| Glass type | ED | — |
| Viewing angle | both | angled |
| Field of view ft1000yd | 111 | 111 |
| Close focus (ft) | 16.4 | 26.2 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 16.1 | 20 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrogen purged | Yes | No |
| Length (in) | 13.1 | 16.2 |
| Weight (oz) | 57.8 | 73.5 |
Sources — Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED: nikonusa.com (verified 2026-07-11). Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 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): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 82 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 86
- Viewing angle: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED both vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 angled
- Close focus (ft): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 16.4 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 26.2
- Eye relief (mm): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 16.1 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 20
- Nitrogen purged: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED true vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 false
- Length (in): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 13.1 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 16.2
- Weight (oz): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 57.8 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 73.5