Nikon Z5 deal status right now
On November 6 the original Z5 body page at B&H still lists $996.95, in stock. That equals last Black Friday. Nikon had listed the $450 rebate through November 1, and the dollar has not moved. From October 5 to 18 the rebate was $500, so the price was lower for those two weeks.
The November 6 body page still matches last Black Friday. Don’t pay the $1,446.95 regular price.
What counts as a good Z5 price
- $996.95 or lessOctober 19 price at B&H and last Black Friday. Buy if it’s still listed.
- $1,096.95Above the target. Only if you need this older body this week and $996.95 is gone.
- $1,446.95The regular price in Photography Talk’s table. Skip it.
October 19 B&H prices via Photography Talk, citing Nikon’s Fall Savings. Last Black Friday is from our Nikon guide. Checked October 30, 2026. The live button is the price that counts.
Nikon Z5 key specs
| Where it sits | The full-frame body before the Z5 II. The Z5 II uses EXPEED 7 and newer subject detection. |
|---|---|
| Price gap | The Z5 II is $1,596.95. That’s $600 more for the current camera. |
| Rebate | Nikon had listed $450 off through November 1. On November 6 the body page is still $996.95. It was $500 off before October 19. |
| Kit | Our Nikon guide saw a 24-50mm kit at $1,196.95 on October 9, against $1,296.95 last November. We haven’t rechecked the kit since the rebate changed. |
Who should buy the Z5
Good fit
- You want the cheapest new full-frame Nikon, and the listing is still $996.95.
- You already know you don’t need the Z5 II’s newer autofocus.
Look elsewhere
- You want the camera Nikon is selling as the current entry body. That’s the Z5 II at $1,596.95.
- The price is back at $1,446.95. Wait.
Alternatives to compare
Nikon Z5 II
$600 more$1,596.95 at B&H on October 30, matching its own Black Friday price. Newer processor and autofocus.
Nikon Z50 II
APS-C$1,006.95. A smaller sensor, and about the same money as this full-frame body. See the Z50 II tracker.
Nikon Z5 Black Friday FAQ
Why not just buy the Z5 II?
Buy the Z5 II if $600 is acceptable. Buy the original Z5 at $996.95 if that $600 is the difference between getting a full-frame body and not.
Was it cheaper earlier in October?
Yes. Photography Talk says the rebate was $500 from October 5 to 18, then $450 from October 19. The current target is the $450 price, $996.95.
More Nikon deals: Nikon Black Friday guide.
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