Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 vs Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56
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Quick take: The Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 reaches farther (15x vs 10x); the Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 has a wider field of view (345 vs 235 ft @ 1000 yds); the Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 gathers more light with a larger 56mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x426.6°
69 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x564.5°
47 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 | Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$850 | ~$850 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 15x |
| Objective | 42mm | 56mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 3.7mm |
| Field of view | 345 ft @ 1000 yds | 235 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17.5mm | 18.5mm |
| Close focus | 5.5 ft | 13.1 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | UHD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23 oz | 45.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.9 in | 8.7 x 6.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter