These incredible birdwatching binoculars are at their lowest price just in time for Christmas

Celestron Regal ED 8x42 on a green background

(Image credit: Celestron)

If you are thinking of treating yourself or a loved one to a good pair of binoculars this Christmas, the Celestron Regal ED 8x42 are their lowest price ever, 10 days before Christmas — perfect timing.

Get the Celestron Regal ED 8x42 for $244.95 at Amazon right now.

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Celestron Regal ED 8x42 on a white background — They come with accessories and a good quality carry case.(Image credit: Celestron)

If you're into birding or wildlife observation and want genuinely sharp views without jumping to premium-priced optics, the Celestron Regal ED 8x42 is a smart buy — especially at this price. They suit people who spend real time outdoors, whether that's woodland walks, nature reserves or coastal paths, and those who care about color accuracy and edge-to-edge clarity.

They use ED glass to keep color fringing under control, which really shows on high-contrast subjects like birds against the bright sky. The 8x magnification is steady and easy to hand-gold, while the 42mm objectives let in plenty of light for early mornings and late evenings. You also get a wide field of view that makes tracking moving wildlife easier. They're fully waterproof, nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging and feel reassuringly solid without being bulky or cumbersome.

A standout feature is their flat-field technology, which keeps the image sharp right out to the edges instead of softening or blurring. In practice, that means you don't have to constantly re-center your subject to see fine details. We noticed a substantial difference this made during our group test of 10x42s — the view felt immersive and crystal clear.

Key features: 8x magnification, 42mm objective lens diameter, nitrogen-purged and waterproof, 420ft field of view, 22.5mm eye relief, phase & dielectric coated prisms, ED glass.

Price history: Before now, the cheapest we've seen them was for $268 back in March of this year.

Price comparison: Walmart: $369.95

Reviews consensus: We awarded them 5 stars in our full Celestron Regal ED 10x42 review. They're impeccably sharp, a pleasure to use and have excellent specs for birdwatching.

Featured in guides: Best binoculars for birdwatching, Best binoculars

✅ Buy it if: You want edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire image circle.

❌ Don't buy it if: You prioritize stargazing and want a pair with a higher magnification. In that case, buy a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing.

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Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.

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