If you are a binocular observer and want to upgrade your current setup, it's worth looking out for a Black Friday binoculars deal. Maybe you're a naked-eye observer or are getting into astronomy and stargazing for the first time?
You might want to make that leap into magnified observing via a good pair of binoculars before you commit to a telescope and mount.
In the past, we've noticed great Black Friday binoculars deals popping up from brands like Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Zeiss and Bresser, for both the UK and USA.
Best Black Friday deals we found in 2024
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Where to find Black Friday binoculars deals UK
- Jessops - The high street photo specialists offer a selection of binoculars and telescopes
- Amazon - Home to popular brands including Zeiss, Celestron, Olympus and more
- Wex - Sign up to the newsletter for the latest offers on Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic
- Clifton Cameras - Save on binoculars in the brand's Christmas sale
- Park Cameras - Shop reduced binoculars, spotting scopes and telescopes
- London Camera Exchange - Beginner-friendly binoculars from brands including Celestron
- Argos - A range of starter models, Argos often have decent reductions come Black Friday
Where to find Black Friday binoculars deals US
- Amazon - discover savings on Opticron, Celestron, SkyGenius and more
- B&H - great deals on Nikon
- Walmart - big savings on both budget-friendly and high-end models
- Adorama - explore the best Cyber Special deals
Looking for advice before you purchase? Read our guide to stargazing with binoculars or discover our pick of the best binoculars for astronomy and the best budget binoculars.
Best Black Friday Binoculars Deals UK
Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 Binoculars, was £159, now £109 (save 31%)
Buy now from Jessops
The Nikon Prostaff P3 binoculars are designed to be lightweight and compact. 10x magnification will give you good views of the Moon and will open up the beauty of targets like the Pleiades and the Orion Nebula (the latter provided your skies are dark enough). As far as beginner and low-budget binoculars go, this Black Friday binoculars deal is a good option.
Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars, was £789.99, now £729
Canon's new generation of motion sensors respond to any motion or vibration during use, making the image settle down quickly and steadily.
With the Canon 12x36 IS III, the image stabilises within one second. We were unable to get it to ‘swim’, even though we did try by deliberately vibrating the binoculars. We also didn't notice any reduced sharpness in the view.
Using the Pleiades star cluster as a test, we found the bright blue stars flat and crisp nearly to the edge. We pressed the button to engage image stabilisation and not only did the image become stock-still, but fainter stars became visible.
This is a great pair of binoculars for seasoned observers who want to take their night-sky or nature viewing to the next level, and there's currently a large discount on Amazon, as well as Wex and eBay.
Read our full Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars review
Bresser Spezial Astro SF 15x70 binoculars, was £297, now £219 (save 26%)
Buy now from Amazon
The Spezial Astro SF 15x70s come with a nylon case and padded neck strap, as well as tethered objective lens caps, rain guard eyepiece covers, cleaning cloth and instruction leaflet, making this a pretty good setup for experienced binocular observers who like to keep their bins in good shape.
Where the Spezial Astro SF 15x70s really come into their own is observing deep-sky objects. The Andromeda Galaxy was wonderfully crisp and bright, while companion galaxies M32 and M110 were obvious.
Much fainter galaxies M33, M51 and M101 were easily identified, even when the binoculars were handheld.
This is a great pair of binoculars for astronomers or perhaps seasoned beginners who are looking for their next pair.
Read our full Bresser Spezial Astro SF 15x70 binoculars review.
Celestron SkyMaster 20x80, was £189.99, now £169.00 (save 11%)
Buy now from Jessops
A Black Friday binoculars deal for astronomers. The Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 offers 20x magnification, multi-coated optics and a central focus knob. Interpupillary distance is 56-72mm and the 80mm and 100mm versions of this model come with a photo tripod adapter.
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x56, was £1,329, now £1,039 (save 22%)
Buy now from Wex , Park Cameras
Among the more high-end models of binocular on offer this Black Friday, the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x56 is available at a decent reduction via a few online retailers. This is a great all-round model - as it should be for the price! - that will suit nature and birdwatching as well as astronomy.
Celestron EclipSmart 10x42 solar binoculars, was £89.99, now £74.99 (save 17%)
These binoculars have a specific purpose in mind, and that's observing the Sun! In order to safely observe the Sun you must use certified solar-safe equipment: accept no substitutes! These Celestron EclipSmart 10x42 solar binoculars are designed for solar observations, and would also work well for solar eclipses.
Opticron Adventurer 10x50 binoculars, was £99, now £88.12
Buy from Amazon UK
A pair of 10x50 binoculars are considered to be a good all-rounder choice for beginner astronomy because they boast good light-gathering, magnification and weight.
When testing the Opticron Adventurer 10x50 binoculars, we pointed at Albireo and, with the bins mounts, were able to split the double star into its two components.
The Dumbbell Nebula appeared as a tiny rectangular cloud and the Andromeda Galaxy appeared as an oval glow.
We could spot the two condensations of stars in the famous Perseus Double Cluster and the chain of stars that leads to the Muscleman Cluster.
This is a good pair of binoculars for casual observers or beginners wanting quality on a budget.
Best Black Friday Binoculars Deals US
Canon 14x32 IS binoculars, was $1,299, now $1,099
Buy from B&H, Adorama, eBay USA
The Canon 14x32 IS binoculars offer two stabilisation modes: ‘Stabiliser’ and ‘Powered IS’.
When panning the sky, use the Stabiliser mode to eliminate shake, and then when you locate your celestial object of choice, turn on Powered IS, which compensates for both panning and small vibrations.
We looked at M35, a large star cluster in Gemini, which appeared as a few stars against a background fuzz.
Switching on the image stabiliser, that fuzz saw stars beautifully resolved.
We used this on the Pleiades and Kemble’s Cascade and found the image became still, and more stars became visible gaining around quarter of a magnitude in depth.
Read our full Canon 14x32 IS binoculars review
ZEISS 10x25 Terra TL Compact Binoculars, was $319.99, now $259.99 (save 19%)
A bestseller for video and audio specialist B&H, the ZEISS 10x25 Terra TL compact binoculars offer a sleek and neat design, ideal for travel. The extra-low dispersion glass should allow for improved contrast, and the knurled centre focus wheel is handy for fast focusing.
Pentax 12x50 Jupiter Binoculars, was $106, now $76 (save 28%)
Another deal from B&H to consider. The Pentax 12x50 Jupiter binoculars are a decent choice for general use, whether you're camping, sightseeing, or observing a sports event. Durable and comfortable too, the binoculars are rubber armoured.
You can also read our review of the Pentax PCF WPII 10x50 binoculars.
Celestron – SkyMaster 20X80 Binocular, was $199.95, now $130.33 (save 35%)
Buy now from Amazon
Featuring large 80mm objective lenses and powerful 20x magnification, Celestron's SkyMaster 20x80 binoculars are well-suited to observing the night sky. This model comes with a tripod adapter to allow for more stable views, plus the BaK-4 prisms should work well for those who enjoy dawn and dusk viewings.
Read our review of the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday falls on the last Friday of November - the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US - so it falls on the 29th this year. Cyber Monday follows on the 2nd December.
If you're on the lookout for a Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal, there are usually a good number of bargains to be found all throughout November.
How to find the best Black Friday deals
With so many retailers promoting deals and offers, it can be tricky knowing where to begin.
It's worth doing your research beforehand. Is there a specific brand of binoculars you're interested in, or an exact model you've got your eye on? Note down pricings prior to the sale to ensure you're bagging an actual bargain.
Signing up to retailer newsletters is an effortless way to be kept in the loop over the sales event. Don't forget to bookmark Sky At Night's deal guides too, for up-to-date discount listings across lots of retailers: Telescope deals | Binocular deals | Camera deals
Finally, tools such as CamelCamelCamel can also help during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events, especially for Amazon-related shopping. The extension monitors the prices of products on Amazon and lets you know if you're securing the best possible deal.
Why Black Friday?
Many of the UK shops that embrace Black Friday are electronic and camera retailers, so there are usually good discounts and deals on telescopes, binoculars and other astronomy equipment to be found. With such equipment often costing hundreds, or even thousands, it's well worth holding out for a sales event before you invest.
For more offers and savings, check out the best Black Friday telescope deals and Black Friday camera deals.
