Maven B3 compact binos

[Kyle Wheeler]

I picked up a Maven B3 10x30 for size and weight and am really impressed so far! Cannot believe how light they are.

Has anyone used these extensively? I would be curious more field reviews on these binos and look forward to testing them in the field more.

 

[TexaninSconny]

Used B3’s a ton this past year for whitetail hunting. I like the 6x30s for being in the woods. Had B2 9x45s and never used them because the compact/light weight of the B3s was so great and didnt sacrifice that much in picture for my application. Hadn't actually given the 10x30s much thought, but they might actually be an option for gun season for me. How are they at last light?

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I have 8's I have used a good amount. They are quite nice. I still tent to carry my 10x42s in the field (B1.2) when actually hunting. I got them to carry during non-hunting season in a chest rig, summer hiking/scouting, etc. They work quite well for that role.

I do not have a ton of low-light experience glassing with them to comment on that use.

 

[ramsdude47]

I have been tempted to grab some, but am so pleased with the 8x20 Ultravid's that I don't really know that there is any reason to. Half the weight, and not quite half the size but close.

I did check out the C3 7x28 and they are okay, but definitely nothing special.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Yup used 8x30s on a handful of hunts tripod and no tripod. Pretty awesome for price.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

Used B3’s a ton this past year for whitetail hunting. I like the 6x30s for being in the woods. Had B2 9x45s and never used them because the compact/light weight of the B3s was so great and didnt sacrifice that much in picture for my application. Hadn't actually given the 10x30s much thought, but they might actually be an option for gun season for me. How are they at last light?

That’s great to hear! I just got them so will be testing more against my Zulu 9 9x45. I’m just very impressed with size and quality so far.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I have 8's I have used a good amount. They are quite nice. I still tent to carry my 10x42s in the field (B1.2) when actually hunting. I got them to carry during non-hunting season in a chest rig, summer hiking/scouting, etc. They work quite well for that role.

I do not have a ton of low-light experience glassing with them to comment on that use.

Thanks for sharing! Are the B1.2’s a huge upgrade in your opinion? I’ve also been eyeing those.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I have been tempted to grab some, but am so pleased with the 8x20 Ultravid's that I don't really know that there is any reason to. Half the weight, and not quite half the size but close.

I did check out the C3 7x28 and they are okay, but definitely nothing special.

Thanks for sharing! 8x20 sounds like a unique size!

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Thanks for sharing! Are the B1.2’s a huge upgrade in your opinion? I’ve also been eyeing those.

Very much so