Nikon Black Friday 2026: what to buy now and what to wait for
On November 6 we reopened the B&H body pages. The Z8 is still $3,196.95, the Z9 still $4,796.95, the Z6 III still $1,996.95, the Z5 II still $1,596.95, the Z6 II still $1,446.95 and the Z5 still $996.95. The Z7 II is $1,696.95, in stock, $200 under last Black Friday’s $1,896.95, so that one is a buy. The page also lists a free MB-N11 grip. Black Friday is November 27. Last year Nikon’s holiday rebates started on November 6.
| Camera | Our call | Regular price | Black Friday 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z8 | Buy at $3,196.95 on Nov 6. See our Z8 tracker. | $4,296.95 | $3,496.95 |
| Z9 | Buy at $4,796.95. Still that price on Nov 6. See our Z9 tracker. | $5,896.95 | $5,196.95 |
| Z6 III | Buy at $1,996.95. Still that price on Nov 6. | $2,696.95 | $2,096.95 |
| Z7 II | Buy at $1,696.95 on Nov 6. See our Z7 II tracker. | $2,496.95 | $1,896.95 |
| Zf | Wait for about $1,896.95. Black body still $1,996.95 on Oct 31. See our Zf tracker. | $2,196.95 | $1,896.95 |
| P1100 | Wait for under $1,046.95. See our P1100 tracker. | $1,146.95 crossed out at B&H | Not verified |
| Z5 II | Buy at $1,596.95. Still that price on Nov 6. | $1,846.95 | $1,596.95 |
| Z6 II | Buy at $1,446.95. Still that price on Nov 6. | $1,746.95 | $1,646.95 |
| Z5 | Buy at $996.95. Still that price on Nov 6. | $1,446.95 | $996.95 |
| Z50 II | Don’t wait for a cut. | $1,006.95 | No instant rebate |
“Black Friday 2025” is the price after Nikon’s November 2025 instant rebates. The November 6 prices above are the B&H body pages we opened that day. The Zf, Z50 II, Z fc, Z30 and P1100 were not reopened. Prices change often, so each button opens the live listing.
Nikon’s Fall Savings now run to November 1 at higher amounts: Z9 $1,100 off (was $600), Z7 II $800 (was $400), Z6 III $700 (was $500) and Z5 II $250 (was $150). The Z8 stayed at $1,000. The Z5 and Z6 II got smaller rebates, $450 and $300. B&H’s 24-month financing ends October 28. We haven’t seen what replaces these offers on November 1. Last year Nikon introduced new rebates on November 6, so check prices in early November, when you can compare them with the targets on this page.
Nikon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 timeline
| Date | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Higher rebates started on the Z9, Z7 II, Z6 III and Z5 II, and the FTZ II adapter became $150 off with a Z body. Nikon Store’s $100 Z5 II trade-in bonus ended October 18. |
| Now to Sun, Nov 1 | Z8 is $1,000 off, the other rebates above run, and DX lenses are discounted when bought with a Z50 II or Z fc. B&H’s 24-month financing ends October 28. |
| Early November | The likely start of Nikon’s holiday rebates. Last year the new rebates started Thursday, November 6, with the Z6 III at $600 off and the Z8 at $800 off. |
| Around Fri, Nov 20 | Nikon Store was first seen advertising a “Black Friday Sale” on November 21 last year. Nikon Rumors reported that the deals matched the November rebates. |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Black Friday. |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Cyber Monday. Last year Nikon’s rebates were listed through Sunday, November 30, a day before Cyber Monday (December 1). Don’t leave a Nikon purchase to the last day. |
This is last year’s pattern, not an announcement. We haven’t seen Nikon publish its 2026 holiday dates yet, and this page will be updated when it does.
Nikon camera deals, model by model
Nikon Z8
Buy nowThe 45.7MP stacked-sensor flagship (see our Nikon Z8 tracker) is $3,196.95 on the November 2 body page. Last Black Friday it was $3,496.95. The page no longer shows a crossed-out regular price. We did not reopen the 24-120mm or 180-600mm kit pages this morning. We’d still buy the body rather than wait.
Nikon Z6 III
Buy nowThe 24.5MP partially stacked hybrid body is still $1,996.95 on the November 2 body page, $100 below last Black Friday’s $2,096.95. Nikon had listed the rebate through November 1. It was also $1,996.95 in June and early July. See our Z6 III tracker.
Nikon Z9
Buy nowThe dual-grip flagship is still $4,796.95 on the November 2 body page, $400 below last Black Friday’s $5,196.95. Nikon had listed the rebate through November 1. For most people the Z8 at $3,196.95 is the better value. See our Z9 tracker.
Nikon Zf
WaitB&H’s product page listed the black body at $1,996.95 on October 31, with no Nikon rebate we can find. That’s $200 under the $2,196.95 we recorded on October 18, and still $100 above last Black Friday’s $1,896.95. Color editions are $2,096.95. Last year Adorama added bonus gear worth $258.99 to some orders. Hold out for around $1,896.95. See our Zf tracker.
COOLPIX P1100
WaitThe bridge camera is $1,046.95 at B&H, $100 off a $1,146.95 crossed-out price. Nikon’s suggested price was $1,099.95, and this dollar was already on B&H’s feed in August. Not a Z body. See our P1100 tracker.
Nikon Z5 II
Good at $1,596.95The 24.5MP entry full-frame body is still $1,596.95 on the November 2 body page, the same as last Black Friday and in May. Nikon had listed the $250 rebate through November 1. We did not reopen the kit pages. See our Z5 II tracker.
Nikon Z6 II and Z5
Older full-frame bargainsPetaPixel reported the Z6 II at $1,296.95 ($450 off) and the original Z5 at $896.95 ($500 off) on October 9. Since October 19 the rebates are smaller: the Z6 II is $300 off, about $1,446.95, and the Z5 is $450 off at $996.95, which equals last Black Friday’s price. The Z6 II is still $200 below last year’s $1,646.95. The Z5 with the 24-50mm kit was $1,196.95 on October 9, against $1,296.95 last November, but we haven’t checked the kit’s new price. See our Z6 II tracker and Z5 tracker.
Nikon Z50 II and DX bodies
Bundles, not cutsThe 20.9MP DX body is $1,006.95 at B&H, and a two-lens kit with a bag and memory card is $1,396.95. We can’t find an instant rebate on it in Nikon’s November 2025 or May 2026 lists. Nikon Store offered a free bag with the Z50 II and Z fc last Thanksgiving week. Until November 1, the DX 50-250mm is $246.95 (was $406.95) and the DX 18-140mm is $476.95 (was $676.95) when bought with a Z50 II or Z fc. Last Black Friday the Z30 body was $606.95 ($200 off) and the Z fc body was $956.95 ($100 off). On November 1, B&H’s Z fc body page listed $756.95, and the add-on savings view of the same product listed $1,006.95. Buy only if the cart is $756.95. The Z30 body is a different camera, with no viewfinder. B&H lists it at $556.95, and Nikon Price Watch shows that drop from $706.95 on October 20. That is $50 under last Black Friday’s $606.95. See our Z50 II tracker, Z fc tracker and Z30 tracker.
Older pro bodies
Smaller bargainsThe Z7 II body is $1,696.95 on November 6, in stock. On November 2 it was $2,096.95. Today’s price is $200 under last Black Friday’s $1,896.95, so buy. The page lists a free MB-N11 grip. We did not reopen the D780 or D850 pages. See our Z7 II tracker.
Shopping across brands? See our Canon, Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic Black Friday guides.
Nikkor Z lens deals
Nikon’s lens rebates vary more than its camera rebates. Last Black Friday they ranged from $50 to $600 or more, and Nikon Store advertised up to $1,200 off select Z lenses. Rebates also shift during the year: in May the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S was $700 off, and the Z 100-400mm was only $250 off. Since October 19 a few lenses have deeper cuts: the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is $800 off at $1,896.95, which beats last Black Friday’s $2,096.95, and the Z 50mm f/1.8 S is $200 off at $466.95. Most of the others below still cost more than they did last Black Friday.
| Lens | Black Friday 2025 price | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | $1,996.95 | $550 |
| Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | $2,096.95 | $600 |
| Z 24-120mm f/4 S | $996.95 | $150 |
| Z 28-75mm f/2.8 | $996.95 | $200 |
| Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | $2,496.95 | $450 |
| Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | $1,996.95 | $200 |
| Z 35mm f/1.2 S | $2,596.95 | $400 |
| Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | $2,196.95 | $400 |
Prices from Nikon’s November 2025 instant rebates, which ran from November 6 to 30, 2025.
Lens picks by use
Pro standard zoom
Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikon Store lists it at $1,999.95 (was $2,549.95), the same as last Black Friday’s price. If you need it before the holidays, you won’t lose anything by buying now.
Everyday zoom
Z 24-120mm f/4 SNikon Store lists it at $1,099.95, only $50 off. Last Black Friday it was $996.95, so it’s worth waiting.
Budget f/2.8 zoom
Z 28-75mm f/2.8Nikon Store lists it at $1,049.95 ($150 off). Last Black Friday was $996.95, so there’s about $50 left to gain.
Wildlife and sports
Z 180-600mm and Z 100-400mmThe Z 180-600mm is $2,199.95 at Nikon Store with no rebate shown. It was $1,996.95 last November, and the Z 100-400mm was $2,496.95. Wait for November on both.
Bundles, trade-ins and stacked offers
- Instant savings are for new gear only. Nikon’s terms exclude used and refurbished products, and the price is set by each authorized dealer. The rebate is the same at every dealer, so choose by stock and extras.
- Dealer extras: last Black Friday Adorama added bonus gear worth $258.99 to some Zf orders. B&H sells bundles with a bag and memory card, and on the Z8 the bundle costs $26 more than the body alone. Compare an extras bundle against the plain price.
- Nikon Store trade-in: you can trade in a working camera or lens from any brand toward a new Z camera or lens, and Nikon sets the value. A limited $100 bonus on the Z5 II ended October 18, and Nikon’s current trade-in offers cover the Z6 III and ZR. We don’t know whether Nikon repeats a bonus for Black Friday.
- Price adjustments: when Nikon’s November 2025 rebates started, buyers on a photo forum reported that B&H refunded the difference on recent purchases. Keep your receipt, and ask your dealer about price protection if a rebate changes soon after you buy.
Nikon’s refurbished store
Nikon sells factory-refurbished cameras and lenses at nikonusa.com (not an affiliate link). They carry a 90-day warranty, which is shorter than Canon’s one-year refurbished warranty. Regular listings on October 18 included the Z50 II from $727.95, the Z6 II from $1,199.95, the Z5 II from $1,359.95, the Z6 III from $1,679.96 and the Zf from $1,799.95.
- Forum members on Fred Miranda reported sale prices of $1,439 for the Z6 III and $2,899 for the Z8 in the refurbished sales of August 25 and September 22, and $3,599 for the Z9 in August. These were temporary prices, and stock came and went during the sales.
- The regular refurbished listing for the Z8 was $4,999.95 when we checked, so the refurbished store is only a bargain during a sale. Watch for another sale in November.
Where to buy Nikon gear on Black Friday
- B&H: an authorized Nikon dealer that carries the rebates and sells bundles. Online checkout closes for Shabbat from Friday evening to Saturday night, including Black Friday, so order before Friday evening.
- Adorama: an authorized dealer that carried the same Nikon rebates last year and added bonus gear to the Zf.
- Amazon: Nikon rebates appeared there last year. Buy only when the listing is shipped and sold by Amazon.com, so you get a US-warranty unit and Amazon’s holiday returns.
- Best Buy: useful for store pickup. Check that its price matches Nikon’s rebate.
- Nikon Store: sells new, refurbished and trade-in gear directly, and advertised extra lens savings last year.
Nikon Black Friday FAQ
When is Nikon’s Black Friday sale in 2026?
Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30. We haven’t seen Nikon announce its holiday dates yet. Last year its US instant rebates started on November 6 and ran through November 30, and Nikon Store was first seen advertising a Black Friday Sale on November 21. Expect the main rebates in early November.
Will the Nikon Z6 III go on sale for Black Friday?
On November 2 the body page still shows $1,996.95, which is $100 better than last November. It was also that price in June and early July. We wouldn’t expect a much deeper holiday cut.
Is the Nikon Z8 at $3,196.95 a good price?
Yes. The November 2 body page shows $3,196.95, which is $300 below last Black Friday’s $3,496.95. The page does not show a crossed-out price.
Is Nikon cheaper on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday?
Usually not. Nikon’s rebates cover the whole event, so the price is the same on both days. Last year the rebates were listed through November 30, a day before Cyber Monday, so don’t assume Cyber Monday is the last chance.
Will the Nikon Z50 II get a Black Friday discount?
An instant rebate looks unlikely: it wasn’t in Nikon’s November 2025 or May 2026 lists. Expect bundles, free accessories and discounted DX lenses instead. Refurbished units start at $727.95.
Are Nikon refurbished cameras worth buying?
During a refurbished sale, yes: forum members reported the Z6 III at $1,439 and the Z8 at $2,899. At regular listing prices the savings are much smaller, and the warranty is 90 days.
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