The Maven B.3 punches above its price point. I have the 8x30 and they are edge sharp. The Kowa' BD's are super wide angle and as such will not be edge sharp. I fully agree with how maven markets the B series "Exceptionally Clear, Bright, High Contrast Image & Excellent Color Fidelity" A more suitable match up might be Kowa Genesis 8x33 or Nikon Monarch HG. Other reviewers have these performing close to a Swarovski CL companion which is 3x the price.
Thanks for the review.
I would love to see the Maven B.3 6x30 put head to head with the Kowa 6.5x32 BD II XD.
Interesting. Maybe I can borrow a Kowa and do a side by side.
The Maven B.3 punches above its price point. I have the 8x30 and they are edge sharp. The Kowa' BD's are super wide angle and as such will not be edge sharp. I fully agree with how maven markets the B series "Exceptionally Clear, Bright, High Contrast Image & Excellent Color Fidelity" A more suitable match up might be Kowa Genesis 8x33 or Nikon Monarch HG. Other reviewers have these performing close to a Swarovski CL companion which is 3x the price.
@@wrighty338 Thanks for the observant comparrison. Hope you subscribe and leave more comments in the future. Happy New Year!