Athlon Neos G2 10x42 HD

The Neos G2 10x42 is the ideal instrument to be used when out in the open and in fair to good light conditions when the object is a little further away. Thus a 10x42 setup is often favored by wildlife enthusiasts, hunters or birders exploring the mountains, grasslands or at a waterfront like a lake or a coastline.
Whilst it requires a little more concentration to keep the image steady, it is by no means difficult and the 10x magnification provides you with a good level of image detail. If you do suffer from especially unstable hands, it is good to know that this binocular is easily mounted onto a tripod using an adapter.
Eye relief on this is model moderate and so as an eyeglass wearer, unless you are sure it is enough, this may not be the ideal model for you. Instead, take a look at the 8x42 Neos that come with 17mm of eye relief.

About Athlon Neos G2 Binoculars

An entry-level series, the Neos G2 is the least expensive offering within the Athlon Optics stable. It encompasses a wide variety of models and thus is sure to accommodate users shopping on a tight budget.
There are four roof prism models, with either the standard sized 8x42 or 10x42 models or the more compact and travel-friendly 8x32 and 10x32 options to choose from.
Available in either 10x or 12x magnifications, the two larger 50mm Neos binoculars use porro prisms and thus have the more iconic binocular shape with the objective lenses sitting further apart than the eye-pieces. Whilst this design is not as compact as the roof prism one, it is very comfortable to hold and produces a better stereoscopic image.

Important Features

All Neos binoculars have a composite shell with a durable rubber armour coating on the exterior which as well as protection, also adds grip and is a more camouflaged, less reflective surface.
The housing is o-ring sealed and is internally filled with Nitrogen gas to ensure that the device is both 100% water and fog proof. These seals also prevent dust and other particles from entry and the dry, oxygen-free interior prevents any fungal or mold growth that you sometimes find on unprotected binoculars.
Focusing is achieved via a large centrally positioned wheel and all models come with a diopter adjuster and multi-positional twist-up eyecups to ensure that they can be customised to meet your particular requirements.
These binoculars are also easily fixed to a tripod using a common adapter which attaches to the screw thread on the front hinge. This ensures a completely steady image and is especially welcomed on the heavier, more powerful models or for those with very shaky hands.

Optical Properties

All models within the Neos series use prisms made from BaK-4 glass and whilst the two 50mm porro prism options are fully multi-coated, the four roof prism versions are only multi-coated.
Added to this, if you also consider that porro prisms do not require special coatings to achieve total light transmission and that the roof prism models use silver and not the dielectric coatings as on Athlon’s more expensive ranges then there is no doubt that the 10x50 and 12x50 Neos will not only capture more light but transmit a higher percentage of it to your eyes than the roof prism versions.

Accessories

Athlon Optics supply these Neos G2 binoculars with a soft carry case, neck strap, both objective and ocular lens covers and a cleaning cloth.

Features of Athlon Neos G2 Binoculars

• Multi-Coated / Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• BaK-4 Roof / Porro Prisms
• Twist-Up Eyecups with intermediate stops
• Tough Rubber-Armor Exteriors
• Lightweight Composite Housing
• 100% Waterproof, O-Ring Sealed 
• Fogproof, Nitrogen Filled

Accessories of Athlon Neos G2 Binoculars

• Carry Case
• Neck Strap
• Objective Lens Covers
• Rainguard
• Lens Cleaning Cloth

Warranty Terms and Conditions

As with all their binoculars, these Neos binoculars are covered by the Athlon Optics lifetime warranty. So should your binoculars get damaged through normal use, they will either repair or replace your instrument. Full details are contained within the box.