Maven C.2 10x28 specs and field of view
The Maven C.2 model in 10x28 has a 262 ft field against a 273 ft median for 10x28 models, and the body weighs 12.6 oz.
- Field of view
- 262 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 12.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 12.6 oz, lighter than the typical 12.7 oz
- Waterproof
- ED glass
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Who the C.2 10x28 suits
Suits sports, travel and general use, the uses the maker names. Its 15 mm of eye relief is level with the size median.
Close focus is 9.8 ft and the exit pupil works out to 2.8 mm; dusk is 9.8 ft, so dusk and near subjects suffer.
C.2 10x28 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. C.2 10x28 is one of 5 models in the 10x28 binoculars comparison. Maven lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
C.2 10x28 specifications
C.2 10x28 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x28 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 28 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 | 50° |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 12.6 oz (357 g) |
| Length | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | 1m for 30 min. (IPX7) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | No |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 2.8 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 7.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
C.2 10x28 against other 10x28 binoculars
C.2 10x28 shows 262 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart. At 12.6 oz it is at or under the 12.7 oz median weight for the size.
C.2 10x28 and its nearest rivals
C.2 10x28 next to the 10x28 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.2 10x28 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 12.6 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion SD 10x26 | 293 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.6 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 13.3 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner T1028 | 263 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 |
Other sizes of the C.2
Maven makes the C.2 in 2 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven C.2 10x28 | 10x28 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 12.6 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.2 7x28 | 7x28 | 341 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 12.4 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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C.2 10x28 questions
C.2 10x28: does it work with glasses?
C.2 10x28 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.2 10x28: what does 10x28 mean?
C.2 10x28 magnifies 10 times through 28 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.8 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
C.2 10x28: how wide is the view?
C.2 10x28 shows a view 262 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart.
C.2 10x28: can it go on a tripod?
Maven does not list the C.2 10x28 as tripod adaptable.