How do you like the Maven C1?

[Clockwork]

So I'm really liking the Maven C1 bino's and with a discount code I can get them for a hair under 300$ which is a damn good price for something that sounds like a nice pair of glass.

So anyone who uses them how do you like them so far? Did you end up keeping them or selling them for a different brand?

 

[D.Rose]

I compared them side by side to the Vortex Diamondbacks. In my opinion the diamondbacks optically were dead even with the c1's. The build quality seemed better on the mavens though. For the price you can get them for I dont think you would be dissapointed in the C1's

 

[Agross]

I am by no means an optics expert. I am a guy on a budget, and do almost all my hunting in Michigan. I bought the 10x42 c1's about a year ago. Believe it was a black friday deal' for $280 I really like them. Sure there is better glass out there, but there is alot worse. For the money I think they are definitely worth it. For my hunting, I have no reason to upgrade.

 

[mj23polaris]

Had mine since they came out. I've been happy, sure low light isn't that great edges are not crystal clear. I've looked through swaro slc's and razors and there is a difference for sure but they have got through thick timber September hunts for elk, glassing off a tripod for mule deer in sage flats, use them for glassing sheds, etc etc

They get the job done

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[gr8fuldoug]

We just started a sale on the Athlon Midas 8x42's reduced to only $199.99 and we feel that there's nothing near this price point that comes close:

• ED Glass- High definition glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
• XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction
• BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
• Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
• Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protect the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater

 

[Clockwork]

We just started a sale on the Athlon Midas 8x42's reduced to only $199.99 and we feel that there's nothing near this price point that comes close:

• ED Glass- High definition glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
• XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction
• BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
• Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
• Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protect the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater

Whats the main difference between the 8x42 and the 10's I'm looking at? Not a bad price either.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Whats the main difference between the 8x42 and the 10's I'm looking at? Not a bad price either.

2x, lol. I'm sorry I had to

8x has a wider FOV and as an 8 vs 10x they are easier to hold steady so for hand held glassing more favorable.

In a higher end optic in a 10x42 we are running the Cronus 10x42 Binocular Cronus 10x42 Binocular Athlon Optics Cronus 10x42 Binocular on sale for $319.99, reduced from $499.99

• E2ES System- Edge 2 Edge Sharpness system: E2ES System is a field flattening system that produces sharper, clearer images all the way from one lens edge to the other
• ED Glass- High definition glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating- Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Lightweight Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%
• XPL Coating- Xtra Protective Layer coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Phase Corrected prisms: Phase corrected prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution and better color reproduction
• BaK4 prisms: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced FMC: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Locking Diopter: Locking Diopter keeps the diopter adjustment knob from accidentally moving from the optimal setting
• Long Eye Relief: Long eye relief can be particularly important for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
• Close Focus: Close focus is important for those who are nature observers and especially important if you are going to watch butterflies or insects
• Twist Up Eyecups: Twist up eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief for you eyes
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protects the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater
• Argon Purged: Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability

 

[Ellison]

I have been using the C1s a few days a week, for the last few months. More the enough for what a guy needs in my opinion. 10x42s are what I have been using. Hand held and on a tripod. Had them with me all over Washington, and Idaho. Resale is decent on them also.

 

[silasbowhunter]

I absolutely love mine. I think they are better than the Vortex Diamondbacks my buddy has, both are 10x42. I have about 20 more minutes of low light glassing compared to his. Mine feel more solid than his. I love mine, got it for $245 off amazon with some points I had built up. Some day I will have Swaros, until then, these will do.


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[cowsandgrass]

I bought a pair of 8x mavens a year ago. I am a rancher. These binos have been with me every day and have suffered some real abuse. They have held up perfectly.
I compared them to vipers and monarch 7 and I think they are better.

 

[daemon]

I just ordered C1 10x42's this AM sight unseen, based on reviews and forum posts. Slightly risky, I know. But with the 15% code, they were cheaper than demo units even with 2 day shipping, and I don't think I'll have a tough time selling them if needed. The for sale thread contains a lot of Vortex and other brand adds, but not many for Mavens.

 

[Blaw]

I love mine, i had diamondbacks, and I have used my friends viper hd's. I would say C1's where comparable to the viper HD.

I in fact also went from a 10x42 to an 8x42. And love it!