--- title: "Athlon Optics Ares 8x42 Binoculars" description: "8x42 binoculars with ED glass, BaK4 prisms, ESP dielectric and phase coatings, plus a waterproof, fogproof argon-filled magnesium chassis." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/athlon-optics-ares-8x42-binoculars" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "8x42 binoculars with ED glass, BaK4 prisms, ESP dielectric and phase coatings, plus a waterproof, fogproof argon-filled magnesium chassis." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/135209/thumbnail.jpg?v=1729187777" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Athlon Optics Ares 8x42 Binoculars" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Optics](https://www.kygunco.com/category/optics) / [Binoculars](https://www.kygunco.com/category/optics/binoculars) / THL-112002 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/135209/main.jpg?v=1729187777) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # ATHLON OPTICS Ares 8x42 Binoculars Athlon Optics Ares 8x42 binoculars combine ED glass lenses, advanced multicoatings, BaK4 prisms with ESP dielectric and phase coatings, and a rugged magnesium chassis. Argon filling supports fog resistance and thermal stability, while rubber armor adds durable protection. They provide a 426-foot field of view at 1,000 yards and focus as close as 6.5 feet. $389.99 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$78** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) Pay over time with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. Item # 135209 Style THL-112002 UPC 813869020030 Condition New Manufacturer [Athlon Optics](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/athlon-optics) Weight 3 lb ### [ARES 8X42](https://athlonoptics.com/product/binoculars-ares-8x42/) Ares optics are first-class. They have ED glass lenses with Advance multi-coated and feature BaK4 prisms with the new ESP Dielectric Coating and Phase Coating. They bring super-premium clarity and brightness within the reach of most avid enthusiasts Their tough Magnesium chassis is fog proof and waterproof and filled with Argon to give you better internal fog proofing and thermal stability. They are covered with a durable rubber armor. Bottom line? Just like Ares the Greek god of war, they will stand up to a punishment. They’re the perfect combination of lightweight construction, optical quality and rugged durability. - POWER 8X - OBJECTIVE LENS DIAMETER 42 mm - EYE RELIEF 16.5 mm - FIELD OF VIEW ANGULAR 6.5° - FIELD OF VIEW FEET @1000 Yards 426 ft - FIELD OF VIEW METERS @1000 METERS 115 m - CLOSE FOCUS 2.5 m /6.5 ft - INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 56 mm-73 mm - WEIGHT 29.8 oz ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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