Looking for a quality camera that marries style and performance? Look no further than the Nikon Zf. Despite its vintage looks, it’s one of the best Nikon cameras you can buy and with its excellent low-light performance, we also rank it as one of the best astrophotography cameras. Now, thanks to this deal, it’s the cheapest it’s been since last year’s Black Friday.
Save $453 and get the Nikon Zf camera, on sale for $1,747 at Amazon.
In our Nikon Zf review, our expert called it “A great buy that offers excellent value for money when compared with some of the much more expensive Nikon models.” Now less than $1,800, this is a steal for astrophotographers and photographers in general.
What’s not to love about this Nikon Zf camera? We ranked it as the best camera under $2,000, before inflation pushed it past that price point, and this deal makes it the cheapest it’s been since last Black Friday.
Not only does this full-frame mirrorless camera offer excellent low-light performance, so much so that we think it’s one of the best cameras for astrophotography, it’s a brilliant all-rounder too.
In their Nikon Zf review, expert Jase Parnell-Brookes awarded it four-and-a-half stars, discovering that its strengths go far beyond its vintage stylings, remarking that “It delivered an impressive dynamic range and performed well in various lighting scenarios.”
And, while you can point and shoot, the Nikon Zf is packed with controls designed to enhance your experience. From changing the ISO and ISO sensitivity, through to switch to black-and-white mode, you have complete control over your images. That much choice may seem daunting but the buttons and dials are intuitive enough that using them becomes second nature.
There are Nikon cameras out there that can beat its 24.5 MP images, but you’d have to spend significantly more. The Nikon Z8, for example, is over half as much again. If you want to make your money count, the Nikon Zf is the camera to buy. However, you’ll have to hurry if you want to make the most of this deal. As we write this, there are just a handful of units left in stock.
Key features: 24.5 MP FX CMOS Sensor, Z mount, 100-64000 (expandable to 204,800) ISO, 4K UHD 30p video, 1 lb 9.1 oz / 710 g weight, 1SD UHS-II + MicroSD UHS-I card slots.
Product launched: September 2023
Price history: This is the cheapest this camera has been all year. It last dropped to around this price last Black Friday.
Price comparison: Amazon: $1747 | Adorama: $2197 | B&H Photo: $2047
Reviews consensus: Reviewing the Nikon Zf, we awarded it four-and-a-half stars praising, in particular, its low light performance and how it stacks up to Nikon’s more expensive cameras. We were also impressed by its vintage appearance, replicating the look of a film camera. Its Amazon reviews are just as positive, with just a few purchaser complaining about its weight.
Space: ★★★★½ | TechRadar: ★★★★½ | Digital Camera World: ★★★★½
Featured in guides: Best astrophotography cameras, best Nikon cameras, best cameras under $2000
✅ Buy it if: You want a vintage-styled but powerful camera that will let you take stunning shots of whatever you point it at, the night sky included.
❌ Don’t buy it if: You want maximum image detail. You can get better than the Zf’s 24.5MP sensor; consider the Nikon Z8 instead.
Chris McMullen
Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, gaming or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at GameSpew (where he’s the weekend editor).
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