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Athlon · Updated June 2026

Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42: price, specs & release date

Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: athlonoptics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark35/100#8 of 15 in class

The Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is listed at $374.99 on athlonoptics.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 15 binoculars (median $339.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 15 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest binoculars: Bushnell Engage X 10x42 — $149.95

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Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 — Athlon
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Price history

$374.99
2022-05-18→0% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

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Is the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 a good buy?

At $375, the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is #9 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95. On the spec sheet, its magnification of 8x is the lowest of the 15, its field of view ft 1000yd of 426 is above the median of the 15, and its eye relief of 17.2 mm is above the median of the 15.

Specifications

Price (US)$374.99 MSRP per athlonoptics.com (street price under $300)
BrandAthlon
Released2019
Magnification8x
Objective lens (mm)42
Field of view ft 1000yd426
Eye relief (mm)17.2
Weight (oz)23.3
WaterproofYes
Prism typeRoof

Source: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by thebinolist.com. Verified by direct fetch of athlonoptics.com product page: MSRP $374.99, FOV 426 ft (8.1 deg), eye relief 17.2mm, weight 23.3 oz, roof prism. Argon-purged waterproof construction. Release year 2019 per G2 generation evidence.

Is the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 worth it vs cheaper binoculars?

Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 against its closest cheaper and pricier binoculars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked

ProductPriceMagnificationObjective lens (mm)Field of view ft 1000ydEye relief (mm)Weight (oz)
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 this$374.998x4242617.223.3
Nikon Monarch M5 8x42$339.958x4233519.522.2
Kowa BD II XD 8x42$3998x424291722.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 cost?

The Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 has a US price of $374.99 (MSRP per athlonoptics.com (street price under $300)), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 compare on price?

At $375, the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is #9 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95.

Has the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42's price changed?

No — the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 has held at $374.99 since 2022-05-18.

What is the lowest price the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is $374.99 on 2022-05-18.

Is now a good time to buy the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42?

The Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 is currently $374.99; the lowest we have recorded is $374.99 (2022-05-18). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 released?

The Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 was released 2019.

What are the Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42's key specs?

Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 (Athlon): magnification 8x, objective lens mm 42, field of view ft 1000yd 426, eye relief mm 17.2, weight oz 23.3. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $374.99 at athlonoptics.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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