C.3 10x50mm ED Binocular | Bright, Sharp, Durable Optics with 10x Magnification and Extra-Low Dispersion Glass for Hunting and Outdoor Adventures

Just came back from another Alaska cruise; and these truly made up for past binocular mistakes of having under powered binoculars on deck and excursion. I like the easy of adjusting, the lense caps have a attached ring so they don't get off and although a little heavy they really let us see the whales, bears and sea otters so much better. Use your AI to help you understand and figure out the best binocular for you. I was looking not only for field of view and power (there is a major compromise between the two) but ones that worked well with glasses. There is something called eye view or something on how far apart the ocular lenses are spaced with over 15mm being highly recommended. These fit that bill. I was considering stabilized binoculars, and if I cruised more, would probably get those because a little movement does take you out of what you are looking for. High end, yes but if you do a lot of sight seeing, especially wildlife a very good choice.

Unbelievable binos! I upgraded from my Vortex Diamondbacks to these Mavens and brought them out to Montana for a mule deer hunt. Huge improvement! They are so clear and awesome in low light. I will be purchasing more Maven products in the future!

If you are looking for quality binoculars and a lower than expected price, these are great. I use them for hunting and are great in low light situations. They are sturdy, but not ultralight so if carrying on your pack for a long distance you might look for something lighter. They do take a bit to get adjusted, but once set up they work great. I have owned more expense binoculars but like that’s better and especially the lifetime guarantee.

After reading and watching every review I could find on these binoculars, I finally pulled the trigger on the C.3 10x50. Vortex was the only other I looked at in this price range and the equal is a little more money. Maven either sells them on their web site or here, and that saves the middle man. Bass Pro and such have to make a profit so the price comes up. No you can't try them out in the store but you can do a loaner program on their site, sort of "Try before you buy". Bottom line is great quality build, and I have the lower end model but feel like it's the top end. All quality materials used. The vision is stellar and so crisp. I would have popped for the B series but I just use them for target/3d, not hunting. Great company, give them a try.

To these are awesome. Little powerful for handheld viewing however fit my needs.

There are many things to like about these Maven 10x50's- excellent build quality, nice rubber armor, and good quality image for near to mid distance objects. The Mavens however fall short in long distance viewing- they just cannot resolve the image to my satisfaction. In addition, they have a field of view which is just too narrow and restrictive. Both of these were deal breakers for me. In addition, I am not a fan of the included soft cloth pouch- Maven should have included a case instead- even a simple one would provide more protection. Overall, a very nice set of binoculars which may be just fine in some situations. Their performance probably lines up with their mid-price, but they fall short of being excellent. I was hoping for more. UPDATE (5/26/23): I ended up purchasing the Maven B2 11x45's- these are much more costly, but vastly superior to the C3 series. Highly recommend the B2's instead of these.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Very happy with these binoculars. I wanted swarovski or high end vortex but I didn't want to pay the hefty price. They work very well for my budget and I would recommend them.

I am no stranger to quality glass and had decided to buy a pair of midrange 10x50’s for mixed-use, Astronomy & hunting/bird-watching. After a LOT of research and comparison I’d narrowed the choice to these and a similar pair from German Precision Optics and, to be honest, I chose the Mavens because I liked the orange ring. I’ve been astonished at how well they’ve performed. Optical quality is on-par with optics costing twice as much and the polycarbonate body feels very sturdy and solid in-hand without being too heavy for extended viewing. Contrast is excellent, detail is fantastic across the board, slight chromatic aberration at the edges, but that’s not a huge deal. I was a little worried about the tight FOV but the clarity more than makes up for it. I’ll definitely buy Maven again.