Maven C.3 10x50 specs and field of view
The Maven C.3 model in 10x50 has 19.5 mm of eye relief, above the 17.4 mm median for 10x50 models, and an exit pupil that works out to 5 mm.
- Field of view
- 262 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19.5 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 28 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 28 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 19.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the C.3 10x50 suits
Suits dusk and dawn watching, where a 5 mm exit pupil helps, and users who want the maker's hunting and birding uses in one body. It weighs 28 oz against a 29.3 oz median.
The 262 ft field is narrower than the 315 ft median for 10x50, and close focus of 8.2 ft is longer than some rivals.
C.3 10x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. C.3 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Maven lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
C.3 10x50 specifications
C.3 10x50 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 28 oz (794 g) |
| Length | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
| Width | 5.3 in (135 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 | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
C.3 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
C.3 10x50 shows 262 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 28 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
C.3 10x50 and its nearest rivals
C.3 10x50 next to the 10x50 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.3 10x50 | 262 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x50 | 341 ft | 16.9 mm | 9.8 ft | 28.5 oz | 5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa BD III 10x50 XD | 346 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner Military-Marine 10x50 | 327 ft | 16 mm | 66 ft | 35.3 oz | 5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the C.3
Maven makes the C.3 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.3 10x50 | 10x50 | 262 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.3 12x50 | 12x50 | 251 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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C.3 10x50 questions
C.3 10x50: does it work with glasses?
C.3 10x50 has 19.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
C.3 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
C.3 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
C.3 10x50: how wide is the view?
C.3 10x50 shows a view 262 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
C.3 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
C.3 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Maven, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.