C1 42mm ED Binocular Gray/Orange (10x42)

I was looking for a descent pair of binoculars for bird watching as well as moon gazing. I'm no expert, but after much research and deliberation I convinced myself that the Maven 10x42 was what I was looking for. I based this on user reviews on Amazon as well as YouTube. I am really very impressed with this product. The image is clear, bright and crisp. Even in low light conditions, I feel like these binoculars perform well. Quality is tough and rugged. Adjustable eye rings a huge plus. All of that and the Maven's come with a sturdy canvas bag for storage. 10 out of 10. I highly recommend this product. Great job, Maven!

I’m no expert in this field but without doubt these are the best binoculars I’ve looked through. Clarity right tho the edges and really crisp bright image. They feel quality too. I really didn’t intend to spend much but these punch above their weight and I’m pleased I made the purchase. I ordered the hard case too. At 20 usd that was a bargain too.

Not a binocular aficionado but the 10x35s are absolutely incredible. Would recommend 100%

Great quality.

Great binoculars.Good value and excellent build quality.Superb optical quality.

In the last five years, despite the fact that I take very good care of my equipment, I have had three pairs of the $100-$150 binoculars break and none of them were covered by warranty. I am not an optics connoisseur but was hoping that, if I stepped up to $500-$700 range I would be able to get a more durable and reliable set of binoculars with a strong honest warranty. I went to Cabelas and Scheels and looked at Nikon 7, Vortex Viper HD, Zeiss Conquest, Cabelas HD, and Bushnell Legend binoculars. While they all seemed to be nice binoculars, I may have expected a little to much from the Zeiss since they were $1000 and I could not tell any difference between them the Vortex or the Nikons. Also the Vortex had a great no fault lifetime warranty. In the past I've had some negative experiences with Nikon and their warranties, even though the salesman said that Nikon has improved their warranty to compete with companies like Vortex I decided to give them a pass. I ended up going home to research the Viper HD and in the process found reviews on Maven optics. I read some reviews and watched Youtube videos and decided to order the 10x42 C.1 and return them if I didn't like them. Once I got them, I went back to Cabelas and asked if I could see how much better the Vortex Viper HD was in comparison. The Vortex did have a locking diopter ring which I liked, but otherwise could see absolutely no difference. Maven also offers the same type of no fault lifetime warranty that Vortex offers. I purchased these Maven binoculars during a holiday sale and paid $297 and the Vortex were $600 so I decided the locking diopter ring was not worth $300 and ended up keeping the Maven C.1. I am amazed with these binoculars and a little disappointed I waited so long to get a quality set of binoculars. I wish there was a way to show what I see through these binos. They are very crisp and clear. When looking at pine boughs, I am able to see individual pine needles. I wear glasses and the eye relief allows a full field of view with no black edges. In low light (legal shooting light) they work very well. I do have a pair of old, heavy Minolta porro prism 50mm that may be brighter but the clarity of the Mavens makes up for any advantage the Minoltas might have. The overall build seems to be very strong and the diopter ring is stiff enough so that once I got it adjusted, I haven't had to touch it. I was a little concerned the 10 power might be too strong for woods use but the close focus, adequate field of view, and great resolution make these a perfect all around binocular for me. Finally, these binoculars weigh 24.5oz and some people might find these 10 power binoculars a little light and have difficulty holding them steady. In that case, he or she may prefer the 8x42 model. Either way, if you want $325-$350 binoculars that are comparable to $500-$700 binoculars I highly recommend the Maven C.1. When it comes to high quality optics that the average person can afford, Maven changed the game.

Superb binocs for the price solid construction good finish and remarkable clarity

Heute habe ich das Maven C1 10x42 bekommen, das ich nach dem Lesen von vielen teils überschwenglichen Reviews bestellt hatte. Kurz auf den Punkt: Es geht zurück. Der Diopter Ausgleich der rechten Optik ist voll daneben, erst wenn man ihn ca. 15mm vom Nullpunkt aus nach links dreht, sind beide Optiken gleich, wenn man sie mit dem gleichen Auge kontrolliert. Meine Augen sind auch gleich, so dass ich normalerweise bei einem guten Fernglas mit der Nullstellung bestens klar komme. Aber 15mm von der Nullstellung, das ist schon eine Hausnummer. Dann die Fokusierung: Beim Testen fiel schon schnell auf, dass das Bild mal scharf, aber auch mal nicht scharf war, beim gleichen Objekt. Solches Verhalten kenne ich schon von anderen Tests von Ferngläsern, und auch hier war die Ursache schnell gefunden, die rechte Optik hat etwas Spiel. Dh. beim bewegen des Fokusrings ist rechts etwas Luft, bevor sich etwas tut, die linke Seite reagiert sofort und ohne Spiel. Beim scharf stellen kommt es nun darauf an mit welcher Drehrichtung und mit wieviel Weg ich die Feineinstellung mache, manchmal überdreht man ja beim scharf stellen, und muß wieder zurück gehen. Das resultiert dann in einem scharfen, oder eben nicht scharfen Gesamtbild, je nachdem wie es beim Drehen die rechte Optik mitgenommen hat, oder nicht. Für konstante Ergebnisse also unbrauchbar. Das Fernglas hat auch einen leicht aufdringlichen Geruch, aber da gibt es schlimmeres. Das Bild gefällt mir sehr gut, lebendige Farben, und gute Schärfe. CA 's sind sichtbar, auf gleichem Niveau wie bei meinem Zeiss Terra ED 10x32. Insgesamt ein brilliantes Bild, das mir auch dauerhaft gefallen würde, aber mit den beschriebenen Problemen bleibt nur die Rücksendung. Maven habe ich auch eine Mail geschrieben, bin gespannt, wie sie reagieren werden. Maven wirbt damit, dass durch weglassen des Zwischenhandels bessere Qualität zum fairen Preis angeboten werden kann? Das kann ich hier nicht sehen. Eine Endkontrolle hat hier wohl nicht stattgefunden, oder nur schlampig, dafür ist das Fernglas dann einfach zu teuer, um so etwas akzeptieren zu können. Ich hoffe ich konnte dem einen oder anderen mit dieser Rezension ein wenig Infos geben, das muß nicht bei jedem Maven Fernglas der Fall sein, aber auf Lotteriekäufe bei Ferngläsern habe ich schon lange keine Lust mehr. Maven scheint leider zu der Sorte Lotteriekauf dazu zu gehören. Bei einem Fernglas von Vanguard (Vanguard Endeavor ED IV 10x42) hatte ich ähnliche Probleme, und nach dem dritten Modell das mir geschickt wurde, habe ich aufgegeben es weiter zu versuchen, obwohl die Bildqualität sehr gut war. Viel Glück beim Kauf, wenn du es versuchen solltest, vielleicht bekommst du ja ein gutes Glas! PS.: Ergänzung ... das war ein Kauf über Amazon UK, und es war beim Kauf nicht so wirklich ersichtlich, wie zB eine Rücksendung ablaufen würde, Versandkosten, usw. Die Versandkosten muß ich anteilig zahlen, ... es war sicher mein erster und letzter Kauf über Amazon UK. Ausser Spesen nichts gewesen. :-( Update 9 2021: Inzwischen habe ich ein Athlon Midas G2 10x42, das erste Exemplar war einwandfrei, sehr scharf, meiner Meinung nach ein Geheimtipp! Damit bin ich sehr zufrieden. Ergänzung am 28.01.2022: Der Preis liegt nun bei 480,- Euro, dafür würde ich nur allerbeste Qualität ohne Fehler erwarten. Ich gehe nicht davon aus, dass bei Maven etwas geändert wurde, deswegen würde ich persönlich die Finger von diesem Fernglas bei diesem Preis lassen! Das wäre mir viel zu riskant, noch riskanter als auch schon beim Preis von 360,- Euro, wie er länger war.

I have used several brands of binoculars over the years. From cheaper brands like Bushnell to more expensive brands like Zeiss and everything in between. For the last few years I have been using a pair of Vortex which I really like but they are 8x42 magnification and I wanted something a little more powerful. I started shopping for 10x42 pair and a friend of mine who is a wildlife biologist in West Texas told me about Maven optics. He said that is all his department uses. As a result I took a chance on these. They are beautiful optics in appearance. Everything about them seems well done, from the polymer frame to the neck strap it is all very high quality. . . and this is not even Maven's top of the line model. They have a nice weight to them meaning they feel sturdy and well built, without being too heavy around your neck. The ED glass is crystal clear all the way to the edges. I can get on the deer stand in the middle of the night and still see my feeder with these with just minimal moon light. I can't speak to how waterproof they are as I hunt inside of a blind and they don't get exposed to the elements too much. The only thing that would have made the purchase better was if Maven provided a hard case vs. the soft bag but other than that these are awesome, I would buy them again. I attached an un-boxing video in case you are interested in what the item will look like when you get it in, hope this review helped you out.

I have used a pair of excellent Leica Trinovid 10x42 BA binoculars on natural history-related trips all over the world since the early 1990's. However, they are very heavy (890g) so on outings where I think I won't be seeing anything very exciting I usually leave them behind - and sometimes regret it! After a gruelling 2 hour walk up steep hills through hot, humid rainforest, to see Wilson's Bird of Paradise on a recent trip to the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesia, I decided I must try to find a lighter pair of bins. I actually already have a much lighter pair (300g) of Nikon HG L DCF 10x25 (=Premier LX L), but they are ironically TOO light and I can't hold them steady enough.. Anyway, when I got back to the UK I did a lot of research on the Web. I was looking for a relatively inexpensive and light pair with great optical quality, and in the end I purchased the Maven C1 10x42 as they had excellent reviews and weigh almost 200g less than my Leicas. I have now compared them to my Leicas, and to my eyes their sharpness and ability to resolve detail in low light are indistinguishable. The Maven's FOV is less, but the close focusing distance is much better. Their weight is just right for me to be able to hold them pretty steady. And not only are they very, very good value given their optical quality and durable build, but they have a phenomenal lifetime no-fault warranty. Because of their unusual business model of selling direct to the customer, Maven binoculars are about 50% the cost of what you would be charged for the same item in a shop. I ordered my pair from Maven in the USA via Amazon and received them in the UK only 6 days later. I will certainly be taking them on my next trip and leaving my Leicas behind…