Nikon has released a new set of lens rebates on some of their most popular options, from the 24-70mm f/2.8 VR to the 85mm f/1.4 and 105mm f/2.8 macro lens. Below, we’ll cover all the discounts and which ones are the best deals.
- 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye: $150 off for $1097
- 14-24mm f/2.8 (Our Review): $200 off for $1697
- 24-70mm f/2.8 E VR (Our Review): $200 off for $2197
- 24-70mm f/2.8 (Our Review): $100 off for $1697
- 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 (Our Review): $70 off for $877
- 70-200mm f/2.8E FL (Our Review): $300 off for $2,497
- 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G (Our Review): $200 off for $2,097
- 35mm f/1.4 (Our Review): $150 off for $1547
- 50mm f/1.4 G (Our Review): $70 off for $377
- 85mm f/1.4 (Our Review): $100 off for $1497
- 105mm f/2.8 VR macro: $75 off for $822
- DX 10-24mm f/4.5-5.6 VR and DX 40mm f/2.8 kit: $100 off for $547
Many of these are Nikon’s most popular high-end lenses. A lot of the rebates are good values, although some are better deals than others.
To start, the 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 is an impressive lens with a nice $150 rebate. Not everyone needs or wants a fisheye, but if you do, that’s the top one on the market today for Nikon cameras.
The $200 rebate on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR is also a good deal on one of Nikon’s main professional lenses. Although $2200 is still expensive, it’s better than $2400. However, this lens does go on sale for $2200 somewhat often, so there is no rush to buy it today if you are on the fence. As we found in our review, this is one of Nikon’s best zoom lenses, and a staple in many professionals’ bags.
Along the same lines, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL lens gets a $300 rebate, putting it on sale for $2497. At that price, it also remains an expensive lens, but it is another of Nikon’s best zooms on the market. It has minimal focus breathing, speedy autofocus, and high sharpness to match.
The Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro is also an excellent lens, at a more palatable $822 with the discount. Although the 105mm macro has several third-party competitors at a lower price point, it is still one of the most proven lenses in Nikon’s lineup, and strongly worth considering if you are in need of a macro lens.
The other rebates in the list above are also good, but they don’t stand out enough that I would recommend the lens more than usual solely because of price – only if you were planning to buy it already.
I do wish contributors were intelligent enough to notice that the Internet is a worldwide phenomena rather than an insular view of just the USA! This article should begin by indicating where (in the world) the Nikon discounts are (and are not) available.
I have been planning to buy the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED for a while and seems to never be on discount. The Nikkon lens discounts seem to return on the same lens. Is my feeling correct?
I picked up this lens over 2 yrs ago during a rebate. It was only $50 given the lower (relative) starting price of the lens. The lens is very sharp and lightweight. I’d say if you need it, just go for it!
That’s what I was planning to do. Thanks for the feedback.
I have Z7 and will wait for Z mount lenses. Long tele lenses, and 200mm Macro are exception.
Same here, although it seems like it might be a while before Nikon releases a lightweight telephoto for the Z, so I’m sticking with some F-Mount glass via the FTZ until then.
Would you buy now for an F mount, or wait for the 70-200 f/2.8 S for the Z mount if you were a Z 6 owner?
I would wait. The 70-200 f/2.8 S is likely to be Nikon’s lightest 70-200 f/2.8 ever made, and its focusing performance will be better on the Z6 than that of the F-Mount version with the FTZ adapter. But it depends; if you need a 70-200 at the moment, it might be worth buying one now, perhaps used, and then reselling it when the Z version arrives.