2026’s best new hunting gear: Outstanding optics for your next great Canadian hunt

Want to see more great new hunting gear for the upcoming season? Check out the year’s best new rifles and shotguns, ammo, bowhunting gear  and apparel & accessories.

And for the complete round-up, see all of this equipment in one place at: 2026’s Best New Hunting Gear.

RFZ.1

Maven’s RFZ.1 laser rangefinder offers industry-first variable magnification, providing 6x to 12x zoom and accuracy out to 4,500 yards. At the lower end, it offers a wide range of field for quick ranging, while the upper end is ideal for detail and precise long-range target acquisition. Features include integrated angle compensation, five brightness settings, IPX7 waterproofing, selectable reticles and a carry-friendly weight of 10.6 ounces.

Learn more: www.mavenbuilt.com

 

NX6

Nightforce’s NX6 riflescope family offers six magnification options for every hunting scenario, ranging from 1-6×24 to 6-36×56. Depending on the model, the scopes are either first focal plane, second focal plane or your choice. The FieldSet turret system allows for conversion from capped to exposed dials, and you can easily swap to custom BDC dials. The Digillum reticle illumination, meanwhile, offers five intensities in red or green.

Learn more: www.nightforceoptics.com

 

TRIUMPH HD 3-9X40

Well-suited for the entry level or occasional big-game hunter, the Triumph HD 3-9×40 from Vortex features HD, fully multi-coated glass for enhanced light transmission, better low-light clarity and increased edge-to-edge sharpness. Constructed on a one-inch tube, this water-, fog- and shockproof scope features a generous 3.9 inches of eye relief, and a Dead-Hold BDC reticle. One-inch mounting rings and a neoprene cover are included.

Learn more: www.vortexcanada.net

 

AT/ST BALANCE

Swarovski’s lightweight Balance spotting scopes feature image stabilization for sharp and steady images at all magnifications, even when they’re handheld. That eliminates the need to carry a tripod afield, which matters when weight and speed are critical. The AT Balance 18-45x65mm model (pictured) comes with an angled eyepiece, while the ST Balance 14-35x50mm sports a straight eyepiece.

Learn more: www.swarovskioptik.com

 

VX-4HD

This new line of Leupold riflescopes offers a 4:1 zoom range in five configurations: 1-4.5×24, 2.5-10×42, 4.5-18×52, 6-24×52 and 8-32×56. The 1-4.5×24 is second focal plane, with a 30mm tube; available as first or second focal plane, the 2.5-10×42 is also built on a 30mm tube. The three higher magnifications are first focal plane, with 34mm tubes. All models are available with either MOA or MIL configurations, and illumination options.

Learn more: www.leupold.com

 

VERACITY

This new generation of Burris riflescopes, in 2.5-12×42, 3-15×44 and 5-25×50, is now more compact and streamlined than ever. Both the first and second focal plane models are available with five reticles, including an illuminated version, providing options for almost any hunting scenario. The Knob Synergy System lets you configure the turrets to your preferences, while the capped windage turret and exposed-elevation turret are standard.

Learn more: www.burrisoptics.com

 

VANTAGE HD

Featuring an open-hinge design, these budget-friendly binoculars are available in three sizes and six models: ultra-compact in 8x26mm and 10x26mm; mid-sized in 8x34mm and 10x34mm; and full-sized in 8x42mm and 10x42mm for maximize field of view and clarity in low light. All have phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms, fully multi-coated optics, rubber armouring, twist-up eye cups and stay-on lens covers.

Learn more: www.hawkeoptics.com

 

SFL 50

Thanks to incorporating thinner lenses, Zeiss is offering the benefits of 50mm optical performance in 42mm-sized binoculars. Weighing just over 30 ounces, the SFL 50 is now the smallest and lightest 50mm model on the market, complete with 50mm objective lenses offering brighter images, especially in low light. Available in 8x50mm, 10x50mm and 12x50mm configurations, the tripod-mountable SFL 50 fits into any standard bino harness.

Learn more: www.zeiss.ca