These incredible birdwatching binoculars are at their lowest price just in time for Christmas
If you’re thinking of treating yourself or a loved one to a good pair of binoculars this Christmas, the Celestron Regal ED 8×42 are at their lowest price ever, 10 days before Christmas – perfect timing.
Get the Celestron Regal ED 8×42 for $244.95 at Amazon now.
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If you enjoy birding or wildlife watching and want truly sharp views without upgrading to high-end optics, the Celestron Regal ED 8×42 is a smart buy, especially at this price. They are suitable for people who spend real time outdoors, whether on forest walks, nature reserves or coastal paths, as well as those who care about color accuracy and edge-to-edge clarity.
They use ED glass to control color fringing, which really shows on high contrast subjects like birds against a bright sky. The 8x magnification is stable and easy to adorn by hand, while the 42mm objectives let in plenty of light early in the morning and late at night. You also benefit from a wide field of vision which makes it easier to track moving wildlife. They are fully waterproof, nitrogen purged to prevent fogging and are reassuringly strong without being bulky or bulky.
A standout feature is their flat field technology, which keeps the image sharp all the way to the edges instead of softening or blurring it. In practice, this means you don’t need to constantly refocus your subject to see the smallest details. We noticed a substantial difference during our 10×42 group test: the view was immersive and crystal clear.
Main features: 8x magnification, 42mm objective lens diameter, nitrogen purged and waterproof, 420ft field of view, 22.5mm eye relief, phase and dielectric coated prisms, ED glass.
Price history: Previously, the cheapest we’ve seen was $268 in March this year.
Price comparison: Walmart: $369.95
Consensus of opinions: We gave them 5 stars in our full Celestron Regal ED 10×42 review. They are impeccably sharp, pleasant to use and have excellent features for bird watching.
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✅ Buy it if: You want edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire circle of the image.
❌ Do not buy it if: You prioritize stargazing and want a pair with higher magnification. In that case, buy a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing.
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