Interesting note re. the illumination… I was also rather disappointed with the illumination in the DFP 1.5 -15, definitely not as bright as expected for illumination in the 2nd focal plane. Was expecting it to be at least as bright as my Mk 6 1-6; it is not ☹️.
When Athlon first came on the scene I asked if they’d warrant a Midas on a Weihrauch gas ram. They said “go for it and let us know if you have any issues.” None to date.
“Talks”… Yeah, that’s the problem right there… spank their asses and send them to bed without dinner, like should’ve been done for most of their ongoing childhoods…