Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 vs Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42
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Quick take: The Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 has a wider field of view (393 vs 389 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Crossfire HD 8x427.5°
79 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 school buses
Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x427.4°
78 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.9 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 | Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$170 | ~$170 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 5.25mm |
| Field of view | 393 ft @ 1000 yds | 389 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15mm | 17.5mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 6.5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | Standard | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.4 oz | 22.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 5.1 in | 5.5 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter