Maven C.1 8x42 vs Maven B.2 10x42
Quick take: The Maven C.1 8x42 costs $100 less; the Maven B.2 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Maven C.1 8x42 has a wider field of view (341 vs 319 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Maven C.1 8x42 | Maven B.2 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $550 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (350) | 4.7★ (300) |
| Use case | General Purpose | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 341 ft @ 1000 yds | 319 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 19.5mm | 16mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24 oz | 24 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.0 in | 5.5 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Maven C.1 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Maven B.2 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter