It's the season of giving – and receiving, if you need an excuse to spoil yourself with a treat! But of course, with photography being such an expensive hobby, it can be challenging to find a worthwhile gift that doesn't break the bank.
Don't worry, though – we've put together a great gift guide to suit a variety of budgets. There's something here for everyone, from bags and software to cameras and lenses.
And to make your budget stretch even further, think about picking up some kit second-hand. Buying used kit from retailers like MPB, the world’s largest resale platform for digital photography and film-making kit, isn't just better for your wallet – it's kinder to the planet as well.
Christmas Gifts: Under £100
Giving a great gift doesn't have to wipe out your Christmas bonus! Check out these smart bargain buys with real photographic flair.
Luminar AI Photo editing software
Powerful yet intuitive, this is a great standalone app and Adobe plug-in.
£59/$79 <a href="https://macphun.evyy.net/c/221109/185399/3255?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skylum.com%2F" data-link-merchant="skylum.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.skylum.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/polaroid-hiprint-2x3-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer
Create ‘real’ photo prints wirelessly, direct from your smartphone.
£79/$84 <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1544494&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uk.polaroid.com&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - polaroid.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.uk.polaroid.com
Christmas Gifts: Under £150
If you've got a little more cash to splash, these quality gifts see style meet substance – but still won't break the bank.
Lowepro Flipside BP300 AW III Backpack
The latest generation of Lowepro’s legendary Flipside camera backpacks.
£135/$150 <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1544494&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowepro.com&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - lowepro.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.lowepro.com
Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head, 200PL
Our favourite ball head, with Manfrotto’s smart quick-release plate.
£104/$175 <a href="https://manfrotto.sjv.io/c/221109/854456/11930?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manfrotto.com" data-link-merchant="manfrotto.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.manfrotto.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-ef-50mm-f18-stm-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon’s classic full-frame standard prime, also perfect for portraiture on APS-C cameras. (Excellent condition)
£144/$199 <a href="http://bit.ly/2021mpb150" data-link-merchant="bit.ly"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/2021mpb150
Christmas Gifts: Under £200
If you're looking to spend a little bit more, check out this seriously good gear that’s not just for Christmas.
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/flashpoint-zoom-li-on-iii-r2-ttl-speedlight-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Godox Ving V860III flashgun
A powerful RF-connected flashgun in a range of dedicated options.
£195/$229 <a href="http://www.godox.com" data-link-merchant="godox.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.godox.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/lensbaby-spark-20-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Lensbaby Spark 2.0 (with Sweet 50 lens)
Get creative by combining a sweet spot of sharpness with smooth blur.
£179/$199 <a href="http://www.lensbaby.com" data-link-merchant="lensbaby.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.lensbaby.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/morally-toxic-wraith-medium-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Morally Toxic Wraith (medium)
A brilliant new messenger / sling camera bag in a range of exuberant colours.
£179/$199 <a href="http://www.morallytoxic.com" data-link-merchant="morallytoxic.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.morallytoxic.com
Christmas Gifts: Over £200
If your wallet can accommodate it, pick out something special from this list to show how much you care.
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-rf-50mm-f18-stm-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
An affordable classic now produced for EOS R-series mirrorless cameras.
£219/$200 <a href="http://www.canon.co.uk" data-link-merchant="canon.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.canon.co.uk
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/laowa-100mm-f28-2x-ultra-macro-apo-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO
Features a phenomenal 2x macro magnification ratio, and doubles up for perfect portraits.
£469/$499 <a href="http://www.venuslens.net" data-link-merchant="venuslens.net"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.venuslens.net
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/gopro-hero-9-black-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">GoPro Hero9 Black
The Hero9 Black is a real action hero. This updated version is tops for 5K 30 video.
£369/$400 <a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/8-12501-101987-218522?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&website=194177&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gopro.com" data-link-merchant="gopro.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gopro.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-mini-2-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">DJI Mini 2
There’s nothing ‘mini’ about its range, which stretches up to 6.2 miles away and 2.5 miles high.
£419/$449 <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=7327&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dji.com%2F" data-link-merchant="dji.com"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dji.com
<a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/tamron-35mm-f28-di-iii-osd-m12-review" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank">Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2
Fabulous performance in a compact package for Sony E-mount cameras.
£239/$249 <a href="http://www.tamron.eu" data-link-merchant="tamron.eu"" data-link-merchant="digitalcameraworld.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.tamron.eu
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