Maven C.1 8x42 vs Maven B.3 8x30
Quick take: The Maven C.1 8x42 costs $175 less; the Maven B.3 8x30 has a wider field of view (430 vs 341 ft @ 1000 yds); the Maven C.1 8x42 gathers more light with a larger 42mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Maven C.1 8x426.5°
68 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Maven B.3 8x308.2°
86 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Maven C.1 8x42 | Maven B.3 8x30 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$450 | ~$625 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 30mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 3.75mm |
| Field of view | 341 ft @ 1000 yds | 430 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 19.5mm | 15.1mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24 oz | 16.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.0 in | 4.7 x 4.6 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.3 8x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter