Maven CS1 vs Athlon Ares Spotter.

[Ridge-Runner92]

Have anyone done an unbiased side by side compairison of the two? Have it Narrowed down to the two spotters listed above and about to pull the trigger on one of them. Open to all info, Thanks in advance

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[T28w]

Very interested also.

 

[RWA13]

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Those two were included in Backwoods Pursuits review. They ranked the Ares higher but had good things to say about both.

 

[cornfedkiller]

I've compared them and I couldn't tell a difference, The maven is a half pound lighter so I ended up keeping it.

 

[RWA13]

Anybody else have any feedback on these two?

 

[Firehawk]

I didn't have mine at the same time, but I had a Cabelas Krotos (Athlon Ares) and I currently have the Maven CS.1. The Maven is small and light. Great little spotter. I really thought the Athlon was a good spotter too. I'd probably give the edge to the Athlon on image color and rendition as that really stood out to me. I wish I could have compared them side by side. The Maven is sharp and very usable except at the highest magnification. The Athlon was similar that way. I think the buy on the Athlon through Doug at Camera Land is good enough I would go that route if the extra weight didin't bother me. But if you are looking for a small, lightweight spotter that competes well the Maven is great. The Kowa 55 series is better in every regard, but costs 2.5x as much.

 

[Loganw1020]

I have the Maven CS.1. I really like it for what I do with it, but I don't have experience with Athlon. The Maven I received does have a little resistance in the focus wheel - almost like there is a burr that occasionally rubs. Using it at the highest magnification causes some eye strain due to light transmission, but it's not too bad. The Maven is outstanding for the price!

 

[Blackstorm]

I have the Ares and it is great, I wanted to look thru the Maven but couldn't find one to look thru for comparison. I love their rangefinder and that glass is great but finding one to look thru is tough. I'm still trying to find a run and gun pack that will protect it and hold a tripod and a 3l bladder, kneeling pad and game bags.