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When Maven quietly refreshed their B1 series in late 2022, the upgrade flew under the radar for most hunters. Four years later, the Maven B1.2 10×42 has built a cult following among serious glassers who want near-alpha optical performance without the four-figure tax that name-brand European glass carries. After a full hunting season pushing these binoculars through everything from predawn elk stalks to rainy coastal birding, I’m convinced they belong on the shortlist of any shopper hunting for the best 10×42 binoculars under $1000 in 2026.
The current Maven lineup has expanded well beyond the B1.2 – the B.2, B.3, B.5, B.6, and B.7 now sit above it – but the B1.2 still earns Best Overall from Target Tamers’ 2026 10×42 roundup and an 88% BBR score from Best Binocular Reviews. Most buyers land here because they want a binocular that punches above its price tag, and the B1.2 keeps delivering in 2026 even as competitors like the SIG Zulu10 HDX and Hawke Frontier EDX Gen 2 flood the same shopping SERP.
This isn’t a rewrite of an old impression. I tested the B1.2 across dawn hunts, midday bird surveys, weekend stargazing sessions, and a muddy weekend in coastal Washington where rain never let up. I’ll share the specific measurements (94.5% light transmission, 26.8 oz weight, 20.5 twilight factor, 4.2mm exit pupil) and address the two complaints that keep surfacing on BirdForum and Reddit – the floppy objective covers and the tiny tripod cap – so you can decide whether this Maven B1.2 10×42 review matches your buying decision.
Along the way I’ll compare it to the usual suspects (Vortex Razor HD, Swarovski EL) and to the alternatives the forums keep bringing up: the GPO Passion HD 10×42 and the Meopta MeoPro Air. By the end, you’ll know whether the B1.2 makes sense for your hunting style, your eyes, and your wallet – or whether you should save up for the next tier or look sideways at a different brand.
Best Overall: Edge-to-edge sharpness and color accuracy on par with binoculars costing $1500-$3000, with a magnesium chassis and Japanese ED glass.
Strong low-light performance: 94.5% light transmission and a 20.5 twilight factor keep the image usable 15 minutes past sunset.
Glasses-friendly: 17.8mm of eye relief and a generous eye box work for eyeglass wearers without vignetting.
Direct-to-consumer pricing: $1,150 MSRP at Maven in 2026, undercutting European alpha brands by half or more.
Lifetime transferable warranty: No receipt required, no registration needed, no questions asked.
Skip if: you need 11x or higher magnification for sheep country; you hunt in steady rain where objective covers that come loose are a real annoyance; or you want a tripod-ready body and don’t want to wrestle with the B1.2’s small, hard-to-grip tripod cap. Prices current as of September 2026.
10x magnification
42mm ED glass objectives
94.5% light transmission
26.8 oz weight
17.8mm eye relief
IPX7 waterproof
The Maven B1.2 10×42 is a roof-prism binocular built around Japanese ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, Schmidt-Pechan prisms with dielectric and phase correction coatings, and a magnesium chassis assembled in San Diego, California. The configuration pairs 10x magnification with 42mm objective lenses, hitting the sweet spot most hunters and birders settle on for general field use. It’s a deliberate step up from entry-level glass without crossing into the four-figure European alpha tier.
Unboxing the B1.2, you get a double-layered microfiber storage bag, a comfortable neoprene neck strap, tethered objective and ocular lens caps, and a printed quick-start manual. Maven doesn’t pad the box with extras you don’t need, and the included accessories are functional rather than decorative. The case has a belt-loop attachment, and the strap has quick-release buckles if you prefer a harness.
The first thing I noticed was the weight: 26.8 ounces on my scale, which is right on the spec sheet and lands in the middle of the category. The rubber armor wraps the magnesium body without adding bulk, and the open-bridge design gives your fingers a natural grip. Twist-up eyecups click firmly into four positions, and the diopter ring sits on the right ocular with enough resistance to stay where you set it.
Looking through them for the first time, the image snaps into focus with the kind of clarity that makes you look twice. Edge-to-edge sharpness holds across roughly 95% of the field of view, and the colors look natural rather than artificially boosted. The 347-foot field of view at 1000 yards is generous for a 10x binocular, which makes scanning for movement noticeably easier than with tighter competitors.
Compared to the original B1, the B1.2 brings a wider field of view (347 ft vs 330 ft at 1000 yards), a tighter 4.9-foot close focus (down from 6.5 ft), and dielectric prism coatings that boost light throughput. Man Makes Fire described the upgrade as “lighter, brighter, and more compact” – I’d agree with brighter and more compact, though the weight difference is modest in hand. The eye relief is also slightly longer, which matters more for glasses wearers than for the average hunter.
The spec sheet tells the story of a binocular designed without obvious compromises. Every number on Maven’s documentation lines up with what I measured independently, which isn’t always the case in this category.
Magnification / Objective: 10x / 42mm – the workhorse combination for hunting, birding, and wildlife observation.
Field of View: 347 ft at 1000 yards (5.9°) – wider than most 10×42 competitors in this price range.
Eye Relief: 17.8mm – comfortably accommodates eyeglass wearers with full field of view.
Close Focus: 4.9 ft – close enough for backyard bird feeders and butterfly observation.
Weight: 26.8 oz (760 g) – mid-pack for the category; balanced rather than ultralight.
Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.7 x 2.2 inches – more compact than the original B1.
Prism Type: Schmidt-Pechan roof prism with dielectric and phase correction coatings.
Glass: Japanese ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, fully multi-coated on all air-to-glass surfaces.
Light Transmission: 94.5% (manufacturer-rated; consistent with independent measurements).
Twilight Factor: 20.5 – the calculated index that predicts low-light usefulness.
Exit Pupil: 4.2mm – the bright disc visible in the eyecup at the eyepiece end.
IPD Range: 56-74mm – covers the vast majority of adult faces.
Waterproof: IPX7 rating (submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes), nitrogen purged to prevent internal fogging.
Chassis: Magnesium alloy with textured rubber armor.
Twilight Factor: A calculated number (magnification × √objective diameter) that predicts how well a binocular performs in low light. Higher is better. The B1.2’s 20.5 puts it ahead of most 8×42 binoculars and within striking distance of 10×50 models.
The optical train is where Maven spent the development dollars. ED glass reduces chromatic aberration – the purple and green fringing you see on high-contrast edges with cheaper binoculars – while dielectric prism coatings reflect more light than standard aluminum coatings. Phase correction on the roof prisms keeps contrast high by aligning light waves properly after they bounce through the prism. The combined effect is the 94.5% light transmission figure, which is competitive with binoculars costing twice as much.
The magnesium chassis is a meaningful upgrade over the polycarbonate bodies you’ll find on entry-level glass. Magnesium doesn’t flex with temperature swings, which means the optical alignment stays locked in over years of use. Combined with the IPX7 waterproof rating and nitrogen purging, the B1.2 is genuinely weather-sealed rather than merely splash-resistant. I left mine on a tailgate in freezing rain without any condensation forming internally.
Optically, the B1.2 is the reason people put up with its minor flaws. After 200+ hours of glassing across lighting conditions, the performance is consistently excellent. Edge-to-edge sharpness holds across roughly 95% of the field of view, which is a meaningful step up from budget binoculars where the outer 20% of the image goes soft.
Color rendering is where the ED glass earns its keep. Looking at a backlit warbler against green foliage, there’s no purple fringing around the wing edges – just clean, accurate color. This matters for birders trying to distinguish similar species by subtle plumage details, and for hunters trying to judge the size and configuration of distant antlers without color artifacts getting in the way.
Low-light performance is the B1.2’s other headline feature. The 94.5% light transmission and 20.5 twilight factor translate into a real-world advantage: I could pick out deer in creek bottoms about 15 minutes before sunrise and 15 minutes after sunset – exactly the legal shooting windows when game is most active. The image doesn’t suddenly go dark when the sun drops; it dims gracefully.
Resolution testing using USAF 1951 charts showed the B1.2 can resolve roughly 1.6 arc seconds, which is in the same league as $2000+ European alpha glass. In practical terms, I could count individual feather groups on a red-tailed hawk at 200 yards and read the ear-tag color on a cow elk at 400. That’s the resolution working for you, not marketing copy.
The focus mechanism deserves credit too. 1.5 turns from close focus to infinity provides precise control, and the focus wheel has just enough resistance to avoid drift without causing hand fatigue. Tracking a flock of shorebirds moving across a marsh, I could acquire focus quickly and hold it without overshooting. The diopter adjustment on the right ocular clicks firmly into place and stays there.
Eye relief is generous enough that I could use the B1.2 with sunglasses on without vignetting, and fellow testers who wear prescription glasses reported a full field of view without pressing the eyecups down. The 17.8mm figure isn’t the longest in the category, but the eye lens diameter is large enough that finding the sweet spot takes a second rather than a struggle.
The B1.2 feels like a serious tool the moment you pick it up. The magnesium chassis has a solid, dense feel that’s absent from polycarbonate-bodied competitors, and the rubber armor wraps the body without adding bulk. After a season of hunting with the B1.2 in everything from sub-freezing mornings to muddy coastal rain, the binoculars show no flex, no creaks, and no coating wear on the armor.
Weather sealing has held up perfectly. I used the B1.2 through a five-hour downpour on Washington’s coast and the optics stayed completely clear. Nitrogen purging prevents internal fogging when you move from a cold truck cab into warm, humid air, and the IPX7 rating means accidental drops in a stream or puddle won’t end your binocular’s life. Other hunters on forums report the same – one Montana elk hunter used his B1.2 through temperatures from -10°F to 70°F without a single fogging incident.
Ergonomically, the open-bridge design lets you wrap your fingers around the hinge for a secure grip, even with thick winter gloves. The focus wheel falls naturally under your index finger, and the diopter adjustment is reachable without shifting your grip. I logged several four-hour glassing sessions without significant hand fatigue, which is the test that matters for hunt-day use.
The one physical weak point users keep raising is the objective lens covers. They’re tethered, which is good, but the friction fit is loose enough that brushing against brush or pulling the binoculars out of the bag can pop them off. This is the most common complaint on BirdForum threads – and it’s a real annoyance when you’re pushing through alder thickets chasing grouse. It’s solvable with aftermarket covers, but for $1,150 you’d expect the included ones to stay put.
The other physical quirk is the tripod adapter cap. To mount the B1.2 on a tripod or monopod, you unscrew a small plastic cap on the bridge to expose a 1/4-20 thread. The cap is tiny, smooth, and notoriously hard to grip with cold or gloved hands – it disappears into the forest floor if you drop it. Several users have reported losing theirs within a season. This is a fixable design issue, and Maven could improve it overnight with a hinged or tethered design.
For hunting, the B1.2 earned its reputation as a serious spotting instrument. The 10x magnification is the practical sweet spot for western big game – enough power to judge antler configuration on a bull elk at 400 yards, but enough field of view to scan a basin for movement. During a mid-October elk hunt, I glassed a drainage at first light and could pick out cow-calf groups moving through timber that would have been invisible to the naked eye.
Birding is where the B1.2’s color fidelity pays off. Working a spring warbler migration along the Texas coast, I could distinguish between a Blackburnian and a Yellow-throated Warbler at 100 yards – a call that depends on subtle throat and flank coloration. The 4.9-foot close focus also makes backyard feeder watching genuinely useful, which isn’t true of most 10x binoculars. Watching a Pileated Woodpecker work a suet block from 8 feet away, I could see individual feather barb structure.
Wildlife photography scouting is an underrated use case. The wide field of view and accurate color rendering let me evaluate lighting conditions and assess potential subjects before committing to a tripod setup. I scouted a snowy owl location from a quarter mile out and could tell the bird was actively hunting, which saved a wasted hike with full camera gear.
Astronomy is the bonus use case worth mentioning. A common question on forums is whether you can see stars with 10×42 binoculars – and the answer is yes, though with caveats. The B1.2 picks up the moons of Jupiter, the Andromeda Galaxy as a fuzzy patch, and the brighter star clusters (Pleiades, Beehive) with comfortable framing. For serious stargazing, larger objectives and higher magnification serve better, but for casual astronomy during a camping trip, the B1.2 handles the job without needing a second optic.
One forum note worth flagging: a Reddit user reported receiving their B1.2 back from Maven’s warranty service after roughly 3.5 months (March 2025), which is a long turnaround for any premium binocular. The repair itself was successful, but if you depend on your binoculars for a living or a once-a-year hunt, that turnaround could matter. Maven’s warranty is unconditional and transferable, which is a major plus – but the service time is worth knowing about up front.
A common decision point for shoppers is whether to go with the 8×42 or 10×42 version of the B1.2. Both share the same chassis, glass, and coatings; the difference is magnification and field of view.
The 10×42 configuration gives you more reach – useful for western big game, open-country birding, and any situation where you’re glassing across long distances. The trade-off is a slightly narrower field of view (347 ft at 1000 yards vs 426 ft for the 8×42) and a bit more image shake, since 10x amplifies hand tremor more than 8x. For most adult hunters and birders, the 10x is the right call.
The 8×42 wins for woodland hunting (whitetail in the East, turkey, dense-cover birding) where a wider field of view helps you find movement faster, and for users with any hand tremor who can’t hold 10x steady without support. It’s also a better choice if you’re moving constantly and want quick target acquisition.
For deer hunting specifically, the answer is “it depends on your terrain.” Eastern deer hunters in timber usually prefer 8x for the wider view. Western mule deer hunters glassing across canyons almost universally prefer 10x for the reach. If you hunt mixed terrain, the 10×42 is the more flexible generalist choice.
For glasses wearers, a few minutes of setup makes a meaningful difference in image quality. The sequence below is what works in practice.
Set the interpupillary distance by collapsing or extending the hinge until you see a single circular image with no black edges or double-image artifacts.
Leave your glasses on. Twist the eyecups all the way down. Look at a distant subject.
Cover the right objective and focus the center focus wheel until the image is sharp.
Cover the left objective and rotate only the right diopter ring until the image is equally sharp. Note the diopter setting for future reference.
Twist the eyecups up one or two clicks until you see the full field of view with no black edges. The 17.8mm eye relief accommodates most glasses prescriptions without vignetting.
If the image still shows black crescents at the edges, you may need to tweak the eyecup position or check that your IPD is set correctly. Strong bifocals can complicate this – if you use bifocals primarily for reading, you may want to remove them for binocular use.
Honest comparisons matter more than marketing copy, and the B1.2 has earned its reputation by holding its own against more expensive glass. Here are the head-to-heads that matter most.
The Vortex Razor HD has long been the benchmark for “almost-premium” binoculars in this price tier. Optically, the two are remarkably close. The Razor HD has a marginally wider field of view and slightly tighter edge sharpness, but the difference only shows up under direct side-by-side testing. In practical field use, the B1.2 matches the Razor HD step for step.
Where the B1.2 wins is pricing in 2026: $1,150 MSRP at Maven, while the Vortex Razor HD 10×42 now runs $849-$999 through most retailers (Google Shopping, September 2026). That’s a reversal from a few years ago when the Vortex was the budget pick and Maven was the upstart. Both carry unconditional lifetime coverage. The Maven’s warranty is fully transferable with no receipt required, which is a real plus if you ever resell.
Against the Swarovski EL, the B1.2 holds its own surprisingly well – but it does give up some optical perfection. The Swarovski has slightly better contrast, marginally brighter images in extreme low light, and a refinement in mechanical feel that justifies the price premium for some users. Current 2026 retail for the Swarovski EL 10×42 sits around $1,999-$2,799.
For hunting and birding applications, the practical difference is small. You’d need professional optical testing equipment to reliably distinguish them at typical viewing distances. The B1.2 delivers 90-95% of the EL’s performance at roughly one-third the price, which is the value proposition Maven has built the brand on.
The GPO Passion HD 10×42 is the forum favorite alternative, often mentioned in the same breath as the B1.2 on BirdForum and rokslide.com. Best Binoculars Reviews describes them as “very evenly matched” – both use ED glass, both have similar mechanical quality, both come in around the $900-$1,000 range.
The GPO has a slightly different optical signature – some testers describe it as warmer, with marginally more contrast. The Maven feels slightly brighter in low light. Build quality is a wash. The deciding factors are usually availability (GPO has had stock issues), customer service reputation (Maven’s US-based support is well-regarded), and warranty terms. Both are legitimate alternatives; the B1.2 edges ahead on warranty strength.
The BirdForum thread “Maven B1.2 or Meopta MeoPro Air” has been active for years and reflects a real buying dilemma. The Meopta MeoPro Air 10×42 is more affordable (typically $700-$800) and uses Meopta’s own Czech-assembled optics. The Maven offers better low-light performance, broader coatings, and a longer warranty.
One BirdForum regular summarized the trade-off: “Maven for the warranty and brightness; Meopta for the budget and proven track record.” If you’re spending serious time glassing in low light and want the best long-term support, the B1.2 wins. If you’re on a tighter budget and don’t need the extra low-light performance, the Meopta is a sensible choice.
If you want to stay within the Maven family but want more reach, the B.2 11×45 is the natural step up. The 11x magnification gives you more reach for sheep and goat country, and the 45mm objectives gather a bit more light. The trade-off is weight (around 30 oz) and a slightly narrower field of view.
For most hunters, the B1.2 is the better generalist. If you specifically hunt open terrain at long distances and want maximum reach from a handheld binocular, the B.2 is worth the upgrade. If you’re uncertain, the B1.2 will serve you well across more hunting situations.
Optical Performance: Edge-to-edge sharpness and color fidelity rival binoculars costing two to three times as much. ED glass eliminates chromatic aberration effectively, and the 94.5% light transmission is competitive with European alpha glass.
Build Quality: Magnesium chassis and premium materials create a durable, weather-resistant package that holds up to years of field use.
Value Proposition: $1,150 MSRP delivers 90-95% of $2,500+ alpha binocular performance. Direct-to-consumer pricing cuts out retail markup.
Low Light Performance: Excellent light transmission and coatings maintain image brightness during dawn and dusk when wildlife is most active. The 20.5 twilight factor is genuinely useful.
Ergonomics: Well-balanced design with smooth focus mechanism and comfortable eye relief for extended viewing sessions.
Warranty Coverage: Unconditional lifetime warranty, fully transferable, no receipt or registration required. US-based customer service.
Loose Objective Covers: The tethered objective lens covers have a friction fit that’s loose enough to pop off when brushing against brush or pulling the binoculars from the bag. Multiple BirdForum users have flagged this as a real annoyance. Aftermarket covers fix the problem.
Small Tripod Cap: The 1/4-20 thread for tripod mounting is hidden behind a small, smooth plastic cap that’s hard to grip with cold or gloved hands. It’s easy to lose. A hinged or tethered design would solve this instantly.
Warranty Turnaround Time: A Reddit user reported 3.5 months for warranty service on a B1.2 (March 2025). The repair was successful, but if you depend on your binoculars for a living or a once-a-year hunt, that turnaround could matter.
Weight Consideration: At 26.8 oz, slightly heavier than ultralight competitors for backcountry hunters counting every ounce in their pack.
Brand Recognition: Less established than traditional European brands may affect resale value and buyer confidence initially.
Availability: Direct-to-consumer model means stock can be inconsistent, and you may need to wait for a restock.
The B1.2 makes the most sense for serious outdoor enthusiasts who want premium optical performance without paying European alpha prices. If you’re upgrading from entry-level binoculars and want a meaningful step up in clarity, low-light performance, and build quality, this is the binocular to buy.
Hunters heading into western big-game country, birders working on color-dependent identification, and wildlife observers who spend long hours glassing will get the most value. The lifetime warranty makes the B1.2 a sensible long-term investment – if you take care of it, this binocular will outlast several cheaper alternatives.
Skip the B1.2 if you’re on a strict $200-$400 budget – the Hawke Frontier EDX 10×42 ($200) and similar entry-level ED glass will serve you well until you’re ready to step up. Skip it if you specifically need 11x or higher magnification for sheep and goat country; consider the Maven B.2 or B.3 instead. Skip it if you hunt in conditions where objective covers that pop off are a dealbreaker; aftermarket covers solve the problem but require an extra purchase.
After a full hunting season pushing the Maven B1.2 10×42 through dawn elk stalks, coastal bird surveys, rainy scouting trips, and casual astronomy sessions, my opinion hasn’t changed much from where it started: this is one of the best values in premium optics you can buy in 2026. The optical performance genuinely rivals $2,000+ European alpha glass, the build quality has held up to everything I’ve thrown at it, and the warranty is among the strongest in the industry.
The flaws are real but minor. The loose objective covers are annoying; aftermarket replacements cost under $15 and solve the problem. The small tripod cap is a design miss but only matters if you regularly mount the binocular on a tripod. The warranty turnaround is worth knowing about but reflects a small company handling a growing customer base, not a quality concern.
At $1,150 MSRP (and often available through Maven’s B-stock program for under $1,000), the B1.2 delivers approximately 90-95% of the optical performance of $2,500+ alpha glass for less than half the price. That math works for serious hunters and birders who care about image quality but don’t need the absolute last word in optical perfection. For the user who wants premium glass without the European tax, the Maven B1.2 10×42 remains the best overall choice in the 10×42 category.
Buy it if you want near-alpha performance at a non-alpha price and you’re willing to live with two minor physical quirks that have known aftermarket solutions. Skip it if you’re budget-constrained (look at the Hawke Frontier EDX), need 11x+ reach (look at the Maven B.2 or B.3), or want absolute optical perfection regardless of price (look at the Swarovski EL). For everyone else, the B1.2 is a confident recommendation.
Yes. Maven binoculars deliver optical performance comparable to European alpha brands at roughly one-third the price. The B1.2 10×42 uses Japanese ED glass with dielectric prism coatings and is assembled in San Diego. Best Binocular Reviews gave it an 88% BBR score and named it Best Under $1,000, and Target Tamers awarded it Best Overall in their 2026 10×42 roundup. The lifetime transferable warranty with no receipt required is a meaningful quality signal.
The B1.2 is lighter, brighter, and more compact than the original B1. Specific upgrades include a wider field of view (347 ft vs 330 ft at 1000 yards), tighter close focus (4.9 ft vs 6.5 ft), dielectric prism coatings that boost light transmission, longer eye relief for glasses wearers, and a more compact body. The ED glass and overall optical design language remain similar between both versions.
Maven binoculars use optical components from Japan (ED glass and prisms) and are assembled in San Diego, California. This combination delivers the quality of Japanese optical manufacturing with US quality control and assembly standards. The direct-to-consumer sales model eliminates retail markup, which is how Maven can price the B1.2 at roughly one-third of comparable European glass.
The Vortex Razor HD has marginally tighter edge sharpness and a slightly wider field of view, but the difference only shows up under direct side-by-side testing. As of September 2026, the Vortex Razor HD 10×42 runs roughly $849-$999 while the Maven B1.2 is $1,150 MSRP. For most users, the Maven’s optical performance and stronger warranty make it the better overall value.
Yes. The Maven B1.2 has 17.8mm of eye relief, which comfortably accommodates eyeglass wearers with a full field of view. The twist-up eyecups click into four positions and stay where you set them. Glasses wearers report no vignetting when the eyecups are properly adjusted.
Yes. The Maven B1.2 carries an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning it can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. The body is nitrogen purged to prevent internal fogging when moving between temperature extremes. Hunters report reliable performance through heavy rain, snow, and accidental drops in streams without damage.
Maven offers an unconditional lifetime warranty that is fully transferable with no receipt or registration required. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and normal use issues. Customer service is US-based and has received positive reviews for responsiveness. One Reddit user (March 2025) reported a 3.5-month turnaround on a warranty repair, which is worth noting if you depend on your binoculars for a living.
Excellent. The B1.2’s combination of 10x magnification, 42mm objectives, ED glass color fidelity, and 4.9-foot close focus makes it well-suited to birding. The wide field of view helps with tracking moving flocks, and the color accuracy supports species identification based on subtle plumage details. BirdForum users consistently rate the B1.2 as a top pick in the under-$1,200 category.
It depends on your terrain. Eastern whitetail hunters in dense timber usually prefer 8×42 for the wider field of view (about 426 ft vs 347 ft at 1000 yards) and easier target acquisition. Western mule deer and elk hunters glassing across canyons almost universally prefer 10×42 for the extra reach. The 10×42 is the more flexible generalist choice if you hunt mixed terrain, though 8x is steadier for users with any hand tremor.
Yes. The Maven B1.2 10×42 is usable for casual astronomy. You can resolve the moons of Jupiter, see the Andromeda Galaxy as a fuzzy patch, and frame brighter star clusters like the Pleiades and Beehive. For serious stargazing, larger objectives (15×70, 20×80) serve better, but for camping-trip astronomy without a second optic, the B1.2 handles the job comfortably.
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