Pulsar Axion 2 LRF XG35 vs Steiner Nighthunter H35 Gen II
The Axion 2 LRF XG35 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Nighthunter H35 Gen II runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Nighthunter H35 Gen II has 1.1× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 729 m and 729 m and recognize one at 182 m and 182 m. The Axion 2 LRF XG35 is lighter by 1.5 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,000 and ~$3,220.
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim
Pulsar Axion 2 LRF XG35640×480 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,750 m (unspecified)
Steiner Nighthunter H35 Gen II640×512 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detect
501002005001k2k5k m
Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.