Maven B.5 18X56

[Middleofnowhere]

Ha ha 18s are sold out...
...oh

 

[Historybuff]

Bummer. I ordered them right away. I'm getting a good view of Jupiter and a couple of its moons just to the right of our moon tonight. Sweet binoculars for sure. I have some Cabela's meopta pro hd 15x56, 10x50 Swarovski el, and just picked up some 7x42 Swarovski SLC. Can't really say a bad thing about any of them other than they all weight too much. And the meopta pro definitely hold their own. The wife doesn't understand it at all. But I spend a lot of time camping and hunting in Wyoming, rifle hunting other states, hunting with recurves and birding. So they all come in very useful. If any has any questions I'd be glad to give my opinion.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Bummer. Well guess I'll "settle" for the 15x56 slc in the meantime. I'd still like to run then head to head for the trial period whenever they're back in stock. Interested in that 18x view...

 

[Blue72]

Bummer. I ordered them right away. I'm getting a good view of Jupiter and a couple of its moons just to the right of our moon tonight. Sweet binoculars for sure. I have some Cabela's meopta pro hd 15x56, 10x50 Swarovski el, and just picked up some 7x42 Swarovski SLC. Can't really say a bad thing about any of them other than they all weight too much. And the meopta pro definitely hold their own. The wife doesn't understand it at all. But I spend a lot of time camping and hunting in Wyoming, rifle hunting other states, hunting with recurves and birding. So they all come in very useful. If any has any questions I'd be glad to give my opinion.

Saturn was just left to Jupiter. At 18x mounted you should probably just make out it’s rings. Let us know!

 

[zeroforhire]

Are the 18s too big for a chest harness? Might pick these up to replace my little kowa spotter.

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[Challis_Willson]

Won’t be on sale till April ish. The price is $1550


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How do They compare to the Swarovski 15x56? In your opinion.

 

[Robber]

Are the 18s too big for a chest harness? Might pick these up to replace my little kowa spotter.

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I was curious to know the same thing. Mine should arrive in a couple days, so I will have to see if they fit my chest harness.


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[Dos Perros]

Are the 18s too big for a chest harness? Might pick these up to replace my little kowa spotter.

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Why did you cut loose the Kowa?

 

[Ryan Avery]

How do They compare to the Swarovski 15x56? In your opinion.

The B.5s are almost as bright in low light with 3x more magnification, which is saying something. The resolution is very close. The SLC wins on the edge to edge clarity. The reason I love Swaro is the same reason I love Maven. To my eyes, they both have a warm tone that makes animals pop.

 

[zeroforhire]

Why did you cut loose the Kowa?

Haven't actually sold it yet. I'm going to compare them.

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[Ryan Avery]

Are the 18s too big for a chest harness? Might pick these up to replace my little kowa spotter.

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I never tried it, but I will check when I get home.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I have several bino harnesses and the only one it fits is the AGC Denali Rok7. It fits about perfect.

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[zeroforhire]

I have several bino harnesses and the only one it fits is the AGC Denali Rok7. It fits about perfect.

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Thanks Ryan.

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[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Not being snotty: Why would you want to carry 18x binos in a chest harness? You aren't going to freehand them seems easier to have in the back with the tripod?

 

[zeroforhire]

Not being snotty: Why would you want to carry 18x binos in a chest harness? You aren't going to freehand them seems easier to have in the back with the tripod?

I was just curious. After I posted that I actually took the time to think it through. They will stay in my pack until I sit and glass.

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[robby denning]

The 15x on the @Outdoorsmans window mount/micro pan head, on this morning’s scout


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[Historybuff]

Saturn was just left to Jupiter. At 18x mounted you should probably just make out it’s rings. Let us know!

Yes the 18's pick up Saturn. You can just tell there is a ring around it. Pretty mind blowing really, at least for a simple guy like me. Definitely rather be glassing for ungulates tho.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Just talked to them and put in a backorder (~1week) on a pair of 18x56, sounds like I'm 2nd/3rd in line on the grey/orange. Sounds like a bit longer wait on the black ones. I didn't particularly care which color scheme and went with the short lead time.

 

[snopro176]

Sound like I got my 18s just in time. I got to spend some good twilight time behind them this evening and so far they're fantastic, I don't believe I'll miss the spotter any time soon. I was surprised at the edge to edge clarity over my 8x42 b1's, is that a major benefit of the new prism?

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[zeroforhire]

Sound like I got my 18s just in time. I got to spend some good twilight time behind them this evening and so far they're fantastic, I don't believe I'll miss the spotter any time soon. I was surprised at the edge to edge clarity over my 8x42 b1's, is that a major benefit of the new prism?

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The flourite lens is a game changer.

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