Maven C.1 10x42 specs and field of view
Close focus on the Maven C.1 model in 10x42 is 5.9 ft, short against the 6.6 ft median for 10x42. The view spans 314 ft at 1,000 yd, under the 336 ft median for the size.
- Field of view
- 314 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 5.9 ft
- Weight
- 24.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 24.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 5.9 ft
Who the C.1 10x42 suits
Suits close subjects such as a feeder or a butterfly bed, given the 5.9 ft close focus. The 16 mm eye relief matches the size median, and 24.5 oz sits near the 24.9 oz median.
The 314 ft field is narrower than the 336 ft median for 10x42, and the exit pupil works out to 4.2 mm.
C.1 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. C.1 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Maven lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
C.1 10x42 specifications
C.1 10x42 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 314 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 24.5 oz (695 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | 1m for 30 min. (IPX7) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
C.1 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
C.1 10x42 shows 314 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.5 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
C.1 10x42 and its nearest rivals
C.1 10x42 next to the 10x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven C.1 10x42 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Natura WA ED 10x42 | 345 ft | 17 mm | 6.2 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Kowa BD III 10x42 XD | 378 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the C.1
Maven makes the C.1 in 3 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven C.1 10x42 | 10x42 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Maven C.1 8x42 | 8x42 | 341 ft | 19.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Maven C.1 12x42 | 12x42 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 3.5 mm |
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C.1 10x42 questions
C.1 10x42: does it work with glasses?
C.1 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
C.1 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
C.1 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
C.1 10x42: how wide is the view?
C.1 10x42 shows a view 314 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
C.1 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
C.1 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Maven, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.