Maven C1 12x42

• 12x magnification for long-distance detail: The higher-power format helps pick out antler points, plumage detail, and distant movement more clearly than a general-purpose 8x or 10x binocular, making it well suited to open-country glassing and observation from fixed positions.
• 42 mm objective lenses with ED glass: This combination balances reach and portability while helping control color fringing and preserve contrast, so fine detail stays easier to read in mixed light and against complex backgrounds.
• Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms with dielectric and phase-correction coatings: The prism system keeps the binocular compact, while the coatings support a bright, high-contrast image with better color fidelity for wildlife viewing and hunting use.
• Polymer single-hinge body: The housing keeps weight to 694.00 g while remaining practical for field carry, giving the binocular a lighter feel on long walks without becoming bulky in the hand.
• Waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled construction: Sealed internals and nitrogen purging help the C1 12x42 stay dependable through rain, temperature changes, and cold-morning condensation, reducing interruptions in the field.

About the Maven C1 Series

Maven introduced the C Series in 2017, with the C.1 as its first model, creating a mid-range binocular line built for hunters, birders, and general wildlife observers who want practical field performance in a more accessible package. Within the range, the C.1 is offered in 8x42, 10x42, and 12x42 formats, letting users choose between a wider, steadier view or more reach for distant subjects.

The series is defined by a straightforward design that focuses on useful optical gains rather than unnecessary bulk. Extra-low-dispersion glass helps reduce visible color fringing and keeps edges cleaner around high-contrast subjects, while fully multi-coated lenses support brightness and contrast in changing light. The Schmidt-Pechan prism system, combined with dielectric and phase-correction coatings, keeps the binoculars compact while maintaining image clarity and color fidelity. Across the line, nitrogen-purged, waterproof, and fog-proof construction reflects the C.1’s role as a dependable field binocular for day-to-day outdoor use.

About the Maven C1 12x42

The Maven C1 12x42 is the longest-reaching model in the C.1 family, aimed at users who spend more time studying distant subjects than scanning at close range. Its 12.00 x magnification gives a clear advantage when glassing open terrain, checking distant ridgelines, or identifying birds and wildlife that would appear smaller through lower-power binoculars. That extra reach does come with a narrower 87.50 m/1000m field of view and a 3.50 mm exit pupil, which makes this model most at home in daylight and from steadier viewing positions where detail matters more than the widest possible image.

Optically, the binocular combines a 42.00 mm objective lens with fully multicoated surfaces and roof prisms to deliver a bright, contrast-rich image for its class. The 15.00 mm eye relief is useful for many eyeglass wearers, while the 1.80 m close focus keeps the binocular versatile enough for nearby observation as well as long-range viewing. A central focusing system makes quick adjustments easy when subjects move between distances, and the right-eye diopter lets the image be tuned to the user’s vision.

The body is built around a polymer housing with a single-hinge layout that keeps weight to 694.00 g and dimensions compact at 145.00 mm long. Waterproof, fogproof, and nitrogen-filled construction supports reliable use in wet weather and changing temperatures, and tripod adaptability is especially valuable on a 12x binocular, where a supported setup helps extract the full benefit of the higher magnification.

About Maven

Maven Outdoor Equipment Company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Lander, Wyoming. The company focuses on sport optics, designing and selling binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, rangefinders, and monoculars. Maven is known for a direct-to-consumer business model and for building its product range around clearly defined series, including the B, C, S, CS, RS, CRS, RF, and CRF lines.

Within that lineup, the company separates products by intended use and construction. C Series binoculars use polymer frames, while Maven’s B and S Series optics use Japanese components and are assembled in a military-standard facility in San Diego, with quality inspection and testing carried out at the company’s Lander headquarters. This background is relevant to the C1 12x42 because it shows Maven’s emphasis on practical field optics with distinct design priorities for different price and performance levels.

Main Features

• Magnification: 12.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coatings: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 87.50 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 5.00 °
• Apparent field of view: 60.00 °
• Exit pupil: 3.50 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Close focus: 1.80 m
• Diopter range: - 4.0 / - 4.0 dpt
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 58.00 mm - 72.00 mm
• Light transmission: 89 %
• Twilight factor: 22.4
• Relative brightness: 12.3
• Length: 145.00 mm
• Width: 127.00 mm
• Height: 53.00 mm
• Weight: 694.00 g
• Housing material: Polymer
• Body type: Single hinge
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Working temperature range: - 25°C / +60°C
• Made in: Philippines
• Color: Black / Gray

Warranty

The Maven C1 12x42 is covered by a 10-year warranty.

In the Box

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