Maven B.2 11x45 vs Maven B.1.2 8x42
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Quick take: The Maven B.1.2 8x42 costs $275 less; the Maven B.2 11x45 reaches farther (11x vs 8x); the Maven B.1.2 8x42 has a wider field of view (420 vs 314 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Maven B.2 11x456.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Maven B.1.2 8x428.0°
84 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Maven B.2 11x45 | Maven B.1.2 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,375 | ~$1,100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Birding |
| Magnification | 11x | 8x |
| Objective | 45mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.1mm | 5.25mm |
| Field of view | 314 ft @ 1000 yds | 420 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16.7mm | 18.1mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 33.25 oz | 26.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 7.1 x 5.7 in | 5.7 x 5.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Maven B.2 11x45
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Maven B.1.2 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter