Maven C.1 8x42 specs and field of view

The Maven C.1 8x42 has 19.5 mm of eye relief, above the 18 mm median for 8x42 models, and close focus of 5.9 ft beats the 6.6 ft median.

Field of view: 341 ftat 1,000 yd
Eye relief: 19.5 mm
Close focus: 5.9 ft
Weight: 24 oz
Exit pupil: 5.3 mmcalculated

Why pick it

24 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
19.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Focuses as close as 5.9 ft

C.1 8x42: width of view at 1,000 yd, against the median of the 75 8x42 models.

Who the C.1 8x42 suits

Suits dusk watching, since the exit pupil works out to 5.3 mm, and close subjects at 5.9 ft. At 24 oz it sits just under the 24.2 oz median for the size.

The 341 ft field of view trails the 393 ft median for 8x42, so the view is narrower than most of its size.

C.1 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. C.1 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Maven lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.

C.1 8x42 specifications

C.1 8x42 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.

C.1 8x42 specifications
Magnification	8x
Objective lens	42 mm
Prism type	Roof
Field of view	341 ft at 1,000 yd (114 m at 1,000 m)
Angular field of view	6.5°
Apparent field of view	52°
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Close focus	5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Eye spacing range	58 to 72 mm
Weight	24 oz (680 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	5.3 mm *
Twilight factor	18.3 *
Relative brightness	27.6 *

* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.

C.1 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars

C.1 8x42 shows 341 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 24 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.

Swarovski NL Pure 8x42477 ft
Minox X-PRO 8x42462 ft
ZEISS Victory SF 8x42444 ft
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42435 ft
Nikon Monarch HG 8x42435 ft
Kowa BD III 8x42 XD429 ft
Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42426 ft
GPO Passion ED 8x42426 ft
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42426 ft
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42426 ft
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42426 ft
Maven C.1 8x42341 ft

8x42 binoculars by field of view at 1,000 yd, widest first, from the makers' figures.

C.1 8x42 and its nearest rivals

C.1 8x42 next to the 8x42 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
Maven C.1 8x42	341 ft	19.5 mm	5.9 ft	24 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500
Opticron Natura WA ED 8x42	426 ft	18.5 mm	6.2 ft	26.2 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500
Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42	426 ft	18 mm	6.6 ft	25.6 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 8x42	366 ft	17.3 mm	9.8 ft	24 oz	5.3 mm	$200 to $500

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 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
Maven C.1 12x42	12x42	262 ft	15 mm	5.9 ft	24.5 oz	3.5 mm

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C.1 8x42 questions

C.1 8x42: does it work with glasses?

C.1 8x42 has 19.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.

C.1 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?

C.1 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.

C.1 8x42: how wide is the view?

C.1 8x42 shows a view 341 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.

C.1 8x42: can it go on a tripod?

C.1 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Maven, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.