Maven B1.2 Binocular 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification gives a steady, easy-to-hold view, while the 42 mm objective lenses gather enough light for dawn, dusk, woodland, and overcast conditions.
• Wide-angle Schmidt-Pechan prism system: The roof-prism design keeps the binocular compact, and the wide 140.00 m/1000m field of view makes it easier to pick up moving birds or scan open country efficiently.
• ED glass with phase-correction coatings: This optical setup helps control color fringing and improves contrast, so fine feather detail, antler points, and subtle texture remain easier to separate at distance.
• Magnesium body with nitrogen-filled waterproof construction: The light but rigid chassis stands up well to field use, while fogproof sealing helps maintain a clear view through changing temperatures and wet weather.
• Long 18.10 mm eye relief and close focus to 1.49 m: The eyepiece design is comfortable for eyeglass wearers, and the short close-focus distance adds flexibility for nearby wildlife, insects, and detailed observation.

About the Maven B1.2 Series

The Maven B1.2 series sits in Maven’s B Series elite line of optics and represents the company’s updated take on its original B.1 full-size binocular platform. Built for hunting, birding, and general wildlife viewing, the series focuses on the balance many users want from a premium 42 mm binocular: enough objective size for strong low-light performance, but still compact enough for all-day carry. The lineup centers on 8x42 and 10x42 models, giving users a choice between a wider, steadier image or more reach for distant detail.

Across the series, Maven combines extra-low-dispersion glass, Schmidt-Pechan prisms, and phase-correction coatings to support high contrast, good color fidelity, and clean detail across a broad range of field conditions. A magnesium frame keeps the binoculars durable without adding unnecessary weight, while waterproof and fog-proof construction suits them to changing weather and temperature swings. In practical use, the B1.2 series is aimed at observers who want one binocular that can move comfortably between timber, open country, wetlands, and general travel, with the optical refinement expected from a premium Japanese-built design.

About the Maven B1.2 Binocular 8x42

The Maven B1.2 Binocular 8x42 is the more relaxed, wide-view option in the B1.2 family. Its 8.00 x magnification makes it easier to hold steady than higher-power binoculars, which is especially useful when glassing for long periods, following moving birds, or scanning uneven terrain from a standing position. Paired with a 42.00 mm objective lens and a 5.25 mm exit pupil, it delivers a bright, easy-viewing image that works well in mixed light, from shaded woodland to the first and last active minutes of the day.

The optical system uses roof - Schmidt/Pechan prisms, fully multicoated lenses, and high light transmission to maintain contrast and image brightness without making the binocular bulky. Its 140.00 m/1000m field of view is a major practical advantage for bird watching and hunting optics use, because it helps the user locate subjects faster and keep them in view as they move. The 18.10 mm eye relief also makes the binocular more accommodating for eyeglass wearers, while the close focus of 1.49 m adds versatility for nearby observation.

Mechanically, the binocular is built around a magnesium single-hinge body with central focusing and right-eye diopter adjustment. That layout keeps operation simple and familiar in the field, whether making quick focus changes on moving wildlife or setting the binocular to an individual user’s eyesight. Waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled construction and tripod adaptability round out a design that is equally at home in hunting, birding, and general outdoor observation.

About Maven

Maven Outdoor Equipment Company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Lander, Wyoming. The company focuses on binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, rangefinders, and monoculars, with a product range that includes the B, C, S, CS, RS, CRS, RF, and CRF series. Maven is known for a direct-to-consumer business model and for concentrating its premium optics around carefully specified components rather than a broad retail footprint.

For binoculars in particular, Maven’s premium lines are closely associated with Japanese-produced glass and magnesium-frame construction. The company inspects and tests B and S Series optics for quality assurance at its Lander headquarters, and its B and S Series products use Japanese components assembled in a military-standard facility in San Diego. That background is especially relevant to the B1.2, which sits in Maven’s upper-tier binocular range and reflects the company’s emphasis on robust field construction and refined optical performance.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 140.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 8.03 °
• Apparent field of view: 64.24 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 18.10 mm
• Close focus: 1.49 m
• Diopter range: +/-3
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Light transmission: 93.95
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Dimensions: 144.00 mm x 132.00 mm x 56.00 mm
• Weight: 760.00 g
• Working temperature range: - 25°C / +60°C
• Made in: Japan

Warranty

10 years. This binocular is supplied with a 10-year warranty, providing defined long-term coverage for normal ownership and field use.

In the Box

• Neoprene neck strap
• Lens caps
• Double-layered microfiber storage bag