Maven C.1 12x42 specs and field of view
The Maven C.1 model in 12x42 holds the 24.5 oz weight of the other C.1 sizes, and its field is 262 ft at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 262 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 5.9 ft
- Weight
- 24.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 24.5 oz, lighter than the typical 27 oz
- Focuses as close as 5.9 ft
- Waterproof
Who the C.1 12x42 suits
Suits long looks at birds or game with the 15 mm eye relief and close focus of 5.9 ft. The exit pupil works out to 3.5 mm.
This is the smallest exit pupil of the three C.1 sizes, and its 15 mm eye relief is the shortest of them.
C.1 12x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Maven lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
C.1 12x42 specifications
C.1 12x42 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x42 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 262 ft at 1,000 yd (87 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 15 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 | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 12.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
C.1 12x42 against other 12x42 binoculars
C.1 12x42 shows 262 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 267 ft median of the 4 12x42 models in the chart. At 24.5 oz it is at or under the 27 oz median weight for the size.
C.1 12x42 and its nearest rivals
C.1 12x42 next to the 12x42 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 12x42 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 3.5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 | 267 ft | 15.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 3.5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Bushnell H2O 12x42 | 267 ft | 14 mm | 18 ft | 31 oz | 3.5 mm | ||
| Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 | 339 ft | 18 mm | 8.5 ft | 29.5 oz | 3.5 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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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 12x42 | 12x42 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 3.5 mm |
| Maven C.1 8x42 | 8x42 | 341 ft | 19.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Maven C.1 10x42 | 10x42 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 4.2 mm |
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C.1 12x42 questions
C.1 12x42: does it work with glasses?
C.1 12x42 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
C.1 12x42: what does 12x42 mean?
C.1 12x42 magnifies 12 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
C.1 12x42: can it go on a tripod?
C.1 12x42 is tripod adaptable according to Maven, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.