Holiday gift guide: optics gifts by budget

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Optics gifts sorted by budget

Gifts for hunters, birders and stargazers

Every row below shows only products in stock and updates as stock changes. If you don't know what gear they already own, binoculars are the safest pick: unlike a riflescope or a telescope eyepiece, a pair doesn't need to fit anything else they have.

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December is the carriers' busiest month, so order at least 8 business days before the gift needs to arrive. Later than that, a gift card still arrives by email on the day you pick.

Telescopes under $500

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Your first telescope?

Our buyer's guide explains each type and what it will show you.

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Telescopes under $1,000

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Sport Optics under $500

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Birder using Kite Optics binoculars on a nature reserve boardwalk

8x42 or 10x42?

Our buyer's guide matches a pair to your activity and budget.

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Sport Optics under $1,000

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Thermal Imaging under $1,000

Hunter glassing with the Guide DN70M 2.0 thermal and 4K digital fusion binocular in winter mountain terrain

Thermal or night vision?

Our buyer's guide matches a device to your range and budget.

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Night Vision under $1,000

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On sale now

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More gift ideas

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