Our 'camera of the year' just hit a brand new record-low price — the Nikon Z5 II is great value right now

My day job usually revolves around recommending discounts on products we love here at TechRadar, but occasionally, I get to test a really great model. One of my favourites from 2025, hands down, was the Nikon Z5 II – so, naturally, I'm going to recommend it when it goes on sale.

Right now, the camera starts at £1,259 (was £1,599) at Wex and Jessops, which is a new record-low price for the body only. It's a discount that appears to be tied to the January / Winter sales at these retailers, but it's a deal that actually beats the record from Black Friday last November.

It's a great price on a model that we gave TechRadar's 'camera of the year' award for 2025, thanks to its value for money, image quality, and usability. Of course, higher-end cameras do beat the Z5 II in areas such as video specs or burst rates, but Nikon's 'entry-level' model is a fantastic option for most people – even those looking to take photography or videography seriously.

Today's best Nikon Z5 II deal

Nikon Z5 II (Body): was £1,599 now £1,259 at Wex Photo Video

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.

This deal is also available at Jessops for the same price.

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One of 2025's best value cameras

When I tested the Nikon Z5 II, the thing that impressed me the most was its excellent autofocus. Previously, the brand's older Z cameras tended to lag behind the competition when it came to autofocus, but the Z5 II finally brings similar performance from the higher-end Z8 and Z6 III to a more reasonable price.

It's a feature that makes the Z5 II a very compelling option in its own right. If you don't need the speedy burst rates or video specs from the Z6 III, then the Z5 II is the natural option for everyday shooting – and one that's almost £500 cheaper today at major retailers.

At this price, the Z5 II is also a strong contender to the likes of the Sony A7 III (£1,169) and Canon EOS R8 (£1,099). In terms of specs, the A7 III is the closest to the Z5 II, but Nikon's camera is much newer and features more effective IBIS, a better EVF, and a useful flip screen. The EOS R8 is a great choice if you want something super lightweight, but it does lack the Z5 II's excellent IBIS, so bear that in mind.