Maven B6 12x50

• 12x50 configuration: The combination of 12x magnification and a 50.00 mm objective gives this binocular the reach needed for long-distance glassing while keeping enough brightness for early-morning and late-evening use.
• ED optical system: Extra-low dispersion glass in the Maven B6 helps control color fringing and preserves fine detail, which makes it easier to judge animals, terrain, and distant movement with less visual fatigue.
• Wide-angle Schmidt/Pechan prisms: The roof-prism design keeps the binocular compact for its class, while the wide apparent view helps maintain a more natural image when scanning large areas from ridgelines or open country.
• Magnesium-frame durability: A magnesium chassis, nitrogen filling, and waterproof and fogproof construction give the binocular the toughness needed for cold, wet, and fast-changing field conditions.
• Tripod adaptable design: With 870.00 g weight and 12x magnification, tripod compatibility is a practical advantage for steadier long sessions behind the glass and more precise observation at distance.

About the Maven B6 Series

The Maven B6 sits within Maven’s B Series, the company’s elite binocular line, and it is built for users who want a mid-sized format with stronger low-light capability than a typical 42 mm class binocular. The series is offered in 10x50 and 12x50 versions, giving hunters and serious observers a choice between a wider, easier handheld view and greater reach for longer-distance glassing. Across the line, Maven pairs Japanese components with assembly in the United States, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on premium materials and close quality control.

ED glass, Schmidt-Pechan prisms, dielectric prism coatings, and phase-correction coatings define the B6 optical package. In practice, that combination is aimed at preserving contrast, limiting color fringing, and maintaining image brightness when light is poor and details matter most. The series also uses a magnesium frame with rubber-armored housing and a nitrogen-purged interior, so the design balances reduced weight with the weather resistance expected from hunting binoculars used in mountain, woodland, and open-country conditions.

About the Maven B6 12x50

The Maven B6 12x50 is the higher-magnification model in the B6 family, built for users who need more reach without moving to a much larger binocular. Its 12.00 x magnification helps pull distant detail closer for evaluating game, reading terrain, or studying movement across wide valleys, while the 50.00 mm objective supports image brightness that remains useful in the low-light periods when animals are often most active. The 4.17 mm exit pupil is a sensible balance for a binocular in this class, giving enough brightness for field use while keeping the instrument more manageable than a larger 56 mm design.

The optical layout combines Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prisms with fully multicoated lenses and high light transmission, which helps the image stay crisp and contrast-rich when scanning shaded timber, broken ground, or distant edges. A 96.00 m/1000m field of view is well judged for a 12x binocular: wide enough to follow terrain and locate subjects, but still focused on detail at distance. The 17.50 mm eye relief is also useful for eyeglass wearers, giving a more comfortable full-field view during longer sessions behind the glass.

Mechanically, the binocular is designed for demanding outdoor use. Its single-hinge body keeps handling straightforward, the right-eyepiece diopter allows fine adjustment to the user’s vision, and the waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled construction supports reliable use in rain, cold mornings, and rapid temperature changes. At 870.00 g and with tripod adaptability, the B6 12x50 can still be carried in the field, yet it also rewards tripod-mounted use when maximum image steadiness is needed.

About Maven

Maven Outdoor Equipment Company was founded in 2013 in Lander, Wyoming. The company focuses on binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, rangefinders, and monoculars, with product families that include the B, C, S, CS, RS, CRS, RF, and CRF series. Maven is known for a direct-to-consumer approach and for concentrating on optics built around clearly defined use cases rather than broad retail ranges.

Within its lineup, B and S Series optics use Japanese components and are assembled in a military-standard facility in San Diego, while Maven inspects and tests those products for quality assurance at its Lander headquarters. The brand’s binocular range is structured to separate premium magnesium-frame models from more value-oriented polymer-frame designs, which gives the B6 a clear place as a higher-grade hunting binocular with Japanese-produced glass and a more robust chassis.

Main Features

• Magnification: 12.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 96.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 5.50 °
• Apparent field of view: 66.00 °
• Exit pupil: 4.17 mm
• Eye relief: 17.50 mm
• Close focus: 2.28 m
• Light transmission: 93.80%
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Length: 168.00 mm
• Weight: 870.00 g
• Working temperature range: -25°- 60°C
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Made in: Japan

Warranty

2 years. The Maven B6 12x50 is covered by a 2-year warranty.

In the Box

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