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Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
RE #17: Why not Camo for astronomy? For me, going both sides of focus quickly is handy with central focus bins and astronomy; and Maven is a little stiff for that, but manageable. Yes, agree - Maven marketing is over stated for edge sharpness on the B.5s. If Maven comes up with a Tak... -
Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
Here is the source for the 58-T solar filters I use on the B.5 Mavens: Threaded Camera Filters – Thousand Oaks Optical These are meant for solar observing and are made from proper materials. This size (58mm) also works on my Canon 10x42L IS bins, with Sensei lens hoods attached. These filters... -
Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
Some other thoughts on the Mavens: I have enjoyed observing with the B.2 9x45. I once did a quick comparison between it and the NL 8x42, and it held its own. The 7x45 in that lineup is no longer available, but I think Fiske has that one. His recommendation on the 10x56 led me to add that... -
Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
Thanks Dries1! I'm a Swarovski fan for sure but never tried the SLCs - my first Maven was the 15x56, then added the other B.5s after that, so I have shied away from adding any other brands in that class for the moment. Good feedback on the eyecups. The positions are easily rotated. I can... -
Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
The customizing options are uniquely Maven I think - and are great if you want that sort of thing, at a price of course ;). Yeah, that's a Nitrotech head in the picture. I use 58-T Thousand Oaks solar filters on the B.5s - its a nice feature from Maven to accommodate threaded camera filters... -
Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts
Nice review! I like the Maven B.5 series of binoculars - the 15x56 has been a workhorse for me, mostly for Astronomy including solar. I also have the 12x56 and 10x56 models. Their center sharpness is hard to beat. The focuser is a little stiff for my tastes on the fine celestial targets...