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Swarovski ATX 85 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.

Which is better: the Swarovski ATX 85 or Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86?

The Swarovski ATX 85 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 Swarovski ATX 85 for the stronger spec sheet, the Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 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 Swarovski ATX 85 Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
US price $5098 $1249.99
BrandSwarovski OptikAthlon Optics
Released
Objective lens (mm) 85 86
Magnification range 25-60x 20-60x
Glass type
Viewing angle angled angled
Field of view ft1000yd 124 111
Close focus (ft) 11.8 26.2
Eye relief (mm) 20 20
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes No
Length (in) 14.6 16.2
Weight (oz) 67.4 73.5

Sources — Swarovski ATX 85: swarovskioptik.com (verified 2026-07-11). Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Swarovski ATX 85 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): Swarovski ATX 85 85 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 86
  • Magnification range: Swarovski ATX 85 25-60x vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 20-60x
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Swarovski ATX 85 124 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 111
  • Close focus (ft): Swarovski ATX 85 11.8 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 26.2
  • Nitrogen purged: Swarovski ATX 85 true vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 false
  • Length (in): Swarovski ATX 85 14.6 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 16.2
  • Weight (oz): Swarovski ATX 85 67.4 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 73.5

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