Maven B.1.2 10x42 vs Maven B.5 18x56
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Quick take: The Maven B.5 18x56 costs $350 less; the Maven B.5 18x56 reaches farther (18x vs 10x); the Maven B.1.2 10x42 has a wider field of view (341 vs 183 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Maven B.1.2 10x426.5°
68 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Maven B.5 18x563.5°
37 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Maven B.1.2 10x42 | Maven B.5 18x56 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,050 | ~$700 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Astronomy |
| Magnification | 10x | 18x |
| Objective | 42mm | 56mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 3.1mm |
| Field of view | 341 ft @ 1000 yds | 183 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17mm | 14mm |
| Close focus | 5 ft | 20 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | FL | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24.6 oz | 38 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.9 in | 7.8 x 5.6 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Maven B.1.2 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Maven B.5 18x56
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter