This is a reference article with all of Nikon’s current lens discounts, plus my thoughts on which deals are the best. Nikon doesn’t have very many sales going on at the moment, but here are the current ones.
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- Nikon D7500 with 18-140mm lens for $1400 (was $1500) – This is a small deal on what is admittedly a very good DSLR, so if you were planning to get the D7500, now is not a bad time. That said, with Nikon’s transition to mirrorless, it may be the better long-term decision to go with something like the Nikon Z50 or Z5 instead.
- Nikon D7500 with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses for $1400 (was $1500) – As with the deal above, this is a small savings off the using Nikon D7500 price. Between these two kits, I would go with this one because the dual lenses serve a nice purpose. Rather than maxing out at 140mm, this lets you go to 300mm so long as you’re willing to change lenses.
- Nikon Z5 for $1300 (was $1400) – The Z5 is perennially on sale from Nikon and sometimes at greater discounts than $100 off. However, it’s an excellent full-frame mirrorless camera that doesn’t compromise on much compared to the more costly Nikon Z6 II. You can increase the amount of discount by buying it with a lens:
- Nikon Z50 with 16-50mm and 50-250mm lenses for $1200 (was $1350) – This is the deal I’d recommend instead of the Nikon D7500 sales. The Z50 is a very good DX mirrorless camera, and with these two lenses, you’ll have most of the common focal lengths covered.
- Nikon Z6 body only for $1600 (was $2000) – I’m not surprised that Nikon is putting the Z6 on sale now that the Z6 II has been on the market for a while. Still, the Z6 remains an excellent camera, and the $400 discount is not bad. You can save a lot more than this by buying the Z6 used, but if you’re only willing to buy new, this is a good option.
- Nikon Z7 body only for $2500 (was $2800) – As with the Z6, it’s no surprise why the Z7 is on sale considering the Z7 II replacing it. But if you need a high-resolution camera on a budget (and the Z7 has an identical sensor as the Z7 II), this could be a worthwhile deal. However, as with the Z6, used prices on the Z7 are so low right now that I’d probably look on eBay first instead.
That’s all the notable deals at the moment. It’s not really deals season for Nikon at the moment, but if you were considering any of these cameras already, it’s hard to complain about a sale, even if it’s a pretty small one. I’ll keep this article up to date whenever I notice any new Nikon sales, so keep your eyes peeled.
I’m interested in your thoughts for a 2-3 lens purchase for travel and light weight for a photographer that prints 24×36. I’m a D850 user with the dream trio lens for the D850. But due to weight just bought the Z7ii. Can you make suggestions on lens for travel primes or zoom just want the sharpness and light weight so just 2-3 lens at l most. Thanks
I’d go with the 20mm f/1.8, 40mm f/2, and 24-70mm f/4 (or 24-200mm, or the upcoming 24-120mm f/4).
If you see yourself doing some macro photography, the 50mm f/2.8 MC could replace the 40mm f/2. Or if you want slightly higher image quality at the expense of slightly higher weight, the 50mm f/1.8 or 35mm f/1.8 could also be substituted instead.
This kit is very small, light, bright, and sharp. Even the 24-200mm is sharp enough for 24×36 prints (I have it and like printing large too).
Since you already have the D850 with the top F-Mount lenses, I’d prioritize weight over anything else with the Z system.
I finally went for the Z 70-200 with the $200 off, should have it today. Very excited.
That’s awesome! It’s an amazing lens. I’m sure you’ll like it.
Ben, enjoy the 70-200… got mine last week and LOVE it!
Was hoping for a 105/2.8 MC rebate, but I guess they won’t discount them if they don’t have enough to satisfy demand.
Unfortunately I think that’s the case. It’s a new lens, highly in demand, and already less expensive than most people expected. We’ll probably get a discount eventually, but it’s too early for now.
I think the Z 85mm is $700, not $600.
Good spot! Fixed.
At a time when Canon is raising the prices of their RF glass, these discounts are very welcome. Great to see Nikon going so aggressive on their Z system, I hope it pays off!
I think Nikon has stemmed a lot of the market share bleeding at this point. Now that the Z9 exists (plus the hope of its tech showing up in future Z cameras), the Nikon DSLR faithful has less reason to switch to a different brand for mirrorless. These discounts came at a great time, with Nikon riding a wave of good press.