Amazon's Spring Sale is surprisingly good for bird-watching and wildlife observation gear

If you're looking for a good pair of beginner binoculars for casual use without breaking the bank, look no further than the Celestron Nature range. The optics are good for the price, but we did notice color fringing around contrasted subjects. They're still worth the money, but if you're into birding specifically, we'd recommend the ED version below.

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For new birders, these ED binoculars are the ideal first pair that combine quality and affordability. We noticed a dramatic decrease in chromatic aberration in comparison to the standard non-ED pair, and the price difference between the two isn't too steep.

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If you're looking for a compact pair of binoculars for birding and wildlife observation on the go, these 8x32 binoculars from Celestron are perfect. The view is sharp, bright and contrasty, and they're compact and lightweight enough to carry in your pocket. Unfortunately, they don't do a model in this size with ED glass.

While 8x magnification is generally considered the sweet spot for birding, 10x will give you a little extra reach for distant wildlife and general viewing.

These super affordable, super compact binoculars are small enough to fit into your pocket, and they're a great option for kids who are interested in seeing the world around them. The optical quality is surprisingly good for the price, too.

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If you're on a budget, the Celestron Outland X 8x25 are a good option if you don't need the best image quality. The optics are overwhelmingly average, but if all you want to use them for is general-purpose viewing or hiking, then they'll do the job.

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Outstanding binoculars for an affordable price, the Regal ED have field-flattening lenses for sharp views across the entire frame and ED glass to eliminate chromatic aberration. This isn't the best deal we've ever seen, but we love these binoculars.

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If you're looking for a spotting scope for serious wildlife observation, the Celestron Regal line is definitely worth considering. It has ED glass to eliminate chromatic aberration, waterproofing and fogproofing, and a rotating mount, and all three variants are included in the spring sale. The 80ED is a great middle-ground option, with the 65ED providing a more lightweight option, and the 100ED offering brighter, more impressive views.

An affordable and portable entry into spotting scopes, the Celestron Mini Mak 70mm compact Maksutov Cassegrain scope has 25-75x zoom in a compact package, weighing only 2 pounds. It comes with its own backpack, tabletop tripod and it's compatible with 1.25-inch astronomical eyepieces.

The Mak 90 is designed for photography and can be used as a telephoto lens attached to your camera (but it doesn't include a T-ring). It's designed to be a smaller option than others with a similar focal length, and can be used for astronomy as well as wildlife observation.

This versatile spotting scope is an ideal choice for birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts. It sits in the mid-range area of the market, with impressive optics, a good zoom range and it also comes with a T ring for digiscoping.

The Ultima 100's smaller sibling, this model has a slightly shorter magnification range and smaller objective lens diameter, but the added advantage of being more lightweight and easier to transport. Plus, this is a very affordable price, and we havent seen it cheaper since last summer.

Another one of Celestron's spotting scopes that looks more like a standard telescope, the C5 is designed for photography (like the Mak 90 we mentioned above), and it was even used on several NASA Space Shuttle missions. For photography, it has an integrated T-mount thread and StarBright XLT Optical coatings to increase light transmission.

Celestron's TrailSeeker binocular range really impressed us, and this 20-60x zoom spotting scope is perfect for bird-watching and wildlife observation from a distance. It's waterproof and fogproof — perfect for outdoor conditions — and the 80mm objective lens is ideal for observing at dusk or dawn without losing detail.

If you're on a budget, this small and lightweight spotting scope is perfect for beginners to dip their toe into distant wildlife observation without breaking the bank. The optics won't be as good as the more expensive models, but for this price, we can't complain.

Another budget model here, this is the same scope as the one we mentioned above, only this one has a 100mm objective lens diameter, meaning brighter views and more detailed images at dawn and dusk.

Another product that fluctuates in price, but this price of $3,298 is the cheapest we've seen it. This camera has a huge 61MP sensor and although it doesn't have the fastest burst rate, the autofocus and image quality are outstanding.

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A great little camera for beginners who want tostart wildlife photography. The built-in telephoto lens can zoom up to 2,000mm in focal length, and the camera has built-in bird and moon modes.

A good wildlife lens if you're a beginner on a budget or just want to keep things relatively lightweight. The aperture is best suited to daytime wildlife photography, and the 400mm focal length is good for capturing distant wildlife.

A great option for beginner wildlife photographers, the original version (there's now an upgraded mark II) of this 100-400mm is now under $1,000 in the spring sale.

This 90mm macro lens is capable of producing 2:1 macro images with beautiful quality, and up to 4x magnification if you pair it with a teleconverter. It also has IP53 weather sealing to protect you against the elements.