Based on the comparisons we have made, we can say that the Vortex Razor HD won. Donnie Vincent - Professional Explorer / Biologist / Conservationist / Sportsman. I put more stock in what Steve or Frank says than I do Outdoor Life. By Lens Coating and Glass Type. Not always great in a tighter canyon but I think it is the best all around magnification. Being able to see into the far distance with a spotting scope is one of the true joys of being outdoors. Jul 2, 2017 #9 N. nhn2a Active member. Maven c2 7x28 - posted in Binoculars: In my quest to find a nice pair of small 7x25 binoculars I settle on the discontinued Bushnell Elites. Superior low-light performance, tack-sharp edge-to-edge clarity, silky focus, and build quality designed to withstand any situation you find yourself in - the benchmark for all Maven optics. Think about that. Wondering if they would give the Zeiss 8x25 or the Elite a run their money. Also here is Frank's review of the B3 8x30. And the Zeiss Conquest Gavia is about $2000, less than half the price of … Anything more and you’re compromising on what your eye can take in as far as light (information). Gear --- optics, trail cameras, photos and video taping coues and other hunting gear. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The color balance is absolutely neutral, in fact the image characteristics of the Maven and the Swarovski are very similar. OK, if I compare these anymore, I’ll blow an optic nerve, so here goes. Just wondering how many people on here would feel like they are missing out not using 18x over 15x. These are also the ones that you will find in Shops etc. Followers 0. I have both of these binoculars, am satisfied (mostly) with both and I have no preference as to producing a “winner”. Wondering if anyone has tried them. It defines the same fine lines on any resolution chart with the same degree of sharpness as the EL SV (using a 9x vs 10x distance correction). Maven reports that its 10×42 B.1 delivers 90.9% light transmission with a twilight factor of 20.5. For this reason, Leupold includes a velcro tripod adapter with the binoculars. The good news is that the Vortex Razor has not increased in price — it's still $1600. For me in most western hunting situations I've found the 15 power to be about idea. All that magnification with a very low weight penalty! But the Swarovski will set you back $4088. And I thought it was slightly less clear than a Swarovski Z5 3.5X-18X-44mm at around $1,300. Final Word: The Maven B.3 binoculars are a good option for bird-watchers, hunters, or sometime wildlife viewers like myself who don’t need the biggest, most expensive optics money can buy. See which purchase is best for you! Quasi parfaites, mais lanière de cou perfectible. I was so impressed with the Swarovski's that I decided to begin my search again for a better set of binos. This giant Austrian brand tends to be the favorite of anyone seeking the highest possible performance from their optics. Joined Feb 2, 2016 Messages 315. u1299 said: I'm sure you've done your homework but I'll just add my 2 cents. Maven S.2 12x-27x-56mm While Maven offers more magnification with the company’s S.1 series spotters, its newest S.2 scope carves out a spot in the lightweight backcountry hunting niche at half the weight of many other models. Zeiss Victory SF 8x42: 4.65. Not saying that the owners of the high dollar glass didn't take a long and careful road to their choice either. Maven binos are all highly resistant to water ingress: the B-series has been tested to be waterproof to a depth of 1 meter. 2. I have had them side by side with the 10x42 EL SV. Yes such a test should have included Nikon and Swarovski. As a riflescope designed to meet the highest requirements, the X5i from SWAROVSKI OPTIK offers maximum optical performance across the whole magnification range. Se détachent par la brillance de l'image et la largeur de champ. The Leupold BX-5 Santiam binoculars have a roof prism, a central hinge, and weigh about 2.75 pounds (45 ounces or … Maven optics was an initiative taken by 3 friends Brendon, Mike, and Cade, who used to work in an outdoor-equipment company around the … At dusk, the Maven performed along the same lines; better than all but the most expensive European optics. 30-Day Demo Trial Maven Outdoor Equipment Company is a relatively new … Maven vs Swarovski. I’ve got a few pairs of $500 vortexikoneupolds laying around and I bet I couldn’t get $100 a pair for them anymore so they cost me twice as much to own as my swaros. Compared to a similarly priced set of 12×50 binos made in Eastern Europe, the Maven 10×42 B.1 binoculars seemed to have slightly more chromatic aberration vs the 12×50 comparison binocular. It defines the same fine lines on any resolution chart with the same degree of sharpness as the EL SV (using a 9x vs 10x distance correction).