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The outstanding Nikon Z5 II was our 'camera of the year 2025' - and it's even better with this record-low price today

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The outstanding Nikon Z5 II was our 'camera of the year 2025' - and it's even better with this record-low price today
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The outstanding Nikon Z5 II was our 'camera of the year 2025' - and it's even better with this record-low price today Deals By Alex Whitelock published 25 January 2026

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If there's one camera that we're always happy to recommend to most people, it's the excellent Nikon Z5 II. This camera was one of 2025's most surprising launches - so much so that it earned our camera of the year award.

Right now, it's an even better value, too, as B&H Photo currently has the body listed at just $1,596 (was $1,846), which is a match for the record-low price from Black Friday.

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Nikon Z5 II (body)Free SD card and bagNikon Z5 II (body): was US$1,846.95 now US$1,596.95 at BHPhoto

The Nikon Z5 II was the recipient of hefty price hikes recently, but right now, you can pick it up for a brand-new record-low price. I loved this model when I reviewed it and it's a fantastic choice if you're looking for a fully-featured full-frame camera that doesn't break the bank. As an entry point to the excellent Z-mount ecosystem, the Z5 II offers fantastic image quality, decent video, and similar autofocus performance to the much pricier high-end Z models.

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I had the opportunity to really put the Nikon Z5 II through its paces last year, and I found it a really compelling package overall.

What impressed me the most, aside from the value, is that Nikon has managed to really nail the autofocus performance on a relatively affordable body - something that the brand had really struggled with previously. Now, you get roughly equivalent autofocus with the brand's higher-end models like the Z6 III, Z8, and the ZF.

The Z5 II does lag behind the other models in terms of burst rates (and video specs), but it's a very, very good compromise for most people. If it were my money, I'd probably opt for the Z5 II over the Z6 III simply because I don't need the super-speedy burst rates that the latter's partially stacked sensor provides.

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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