The Athlon Midas 8x42 ED Lens Binocular is a rugged benchmark for all-weather brightness and clarity. The binocular is light and slim thanks to a magnesium chassis. With its HD Glass lenses, advanced fully multi-coated optics, high-quality BaK-4 prisms with ESP Dielectric coating plus phase coating, the Midas binocular gathers maximum light and produce brilliant color fidelity. The waterproof, shockproof design and rubber armor are ready for anything you are. No matter the conditions, with Midas, the outlook is clear. Other design enhancement includes the XPL Lenses coating that protects the exterior lenses from scratches, dust and anything else mother nature throws at you. It also features improved twist-up eyecups and argon purging.