Maven C.3 12x50 specs and field of view
Weight of 28 oz on the Maven C.3 model in 12x50 is under the 29.2 oz median for 12x50 models, yet its 251 ft view trails the 277 ft median.
- Field of view
- 251 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 28 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 28 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the C.3 12x50 suits
Suits steady viewing of distant birds and game, uses the maker names. The twilight factor works out to 24.5, and close focus of 8.2 ft is shorter than the 10 ft median.
Eye relief is 15 mm, under the 15.8 mm median, and the narrow field makes finding fast subjects harder.
C.3 12x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. C.3 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Maven lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
C.3 12x50 specifications
C.3 12x50 figures as Maven prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 251 ft at 1,000 yd (84 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° |
| Eye relief | 15 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 | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
C.3 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
C.3 12x50 shows 251 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 28 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
C.3 12x50 and its nearest rivals
C.3 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 251 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 Pro UHD 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 32 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Kowa BD III 12x50 XD | 303 ft | 17.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 12x50 | 281 ft | 15 mm | 11.5 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 251 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.3 10x50 | 10x50 | 262 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 28 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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C.3 12x50 questions
C.3 12x50: does it work with glasses?
C.3 12x50 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.3 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
C.3 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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.3 12x50: how wide is the view?
C.3 12x50 shows a view 251 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
C.3 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
C.3 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Maven, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.