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On camping trips, birding holidays or even just out in your garden or local park, the mid-size 36mm version of the Athlon Ares it an ideal choice whenever you need, or simply just want a more lightweight, more compact instrument to pack away and carry about. Compared to the larger 42mm Ares, you do sacrifice a little light gathering capability because of the smaller lenses. However, the high standard of coatings and optics used translates to a bright, superior quality image in all but the very worst light conditions. With the 8x power, you gain a wide field of view and maintain a good size of exit-pupil, both of which again point to these being a more than competent performers in thickly wooded areas or forests where light conditions may be less than ideal. A minimum close focus distance of only 2m also lends itself to those who enjoy viewing insects, butterflies, flowers or even birds at close range.
In regards to their level of optics and features, the Athlon Ares come very close to the companies top-of-the-range Cronus binoculars but are positioned at a substantially lower price point. Available in either 8x or 10x magnifications, with either mid or full-sized bodies, they are versatile, well priced high-end binoculars and thus it is easy to see why the Ares is one of their most popular ranges.
The open bridge design, along with the rubber armor is both comfortable and secure to hold onto. The waterproof chassis underneath is made from top-spec magnesium, which is lightweight, yet offers the maximum level of protection to the high-grade optics contained within. Argon Purged, the Ares is also fog protected. Multi-position twist-up eyecups enable you to fine-tune their setting to get the perfect eye relief for your eyes.
The Ares is Fully Multi-Coated, meaning every exterior glass surface throughout the optical pathway has multiple anti-reflection coatings. This along with a multilayer Dielectric Coating on the BaK-4 roof prisms ensures the maximum amount of light is captured and transmitted in the correct way, for brighter and clearer images. ED glass elements within the objective lenses, along with Phase Correction Coatings on the prisms correct chromatic aberrations and phase shift to reduce color fringing and improve image definition.
As well as the instrument itself, inside the box, you will find an included carry case, neck strap, rain-guard, lens covers and cleaning cloth.
Athlon offers a lifetime warranty on their Ares binoculars and they will replace or repair them at no cost to you, should they get damaged during normal use.
