Amazon has cut the price of the Nikon Z6 II ($1,296.95 on Amazon) to $1,296.95 during Prime Big Deal Days, bringing Nikon’s second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera well below its $1,749.95 list price. The body-only deal represents a 26% discount and is currently marked by Amazon as a limited-time offer. Interestingly, Nikon’s Prime Big Deal Days presence appears relatively limited this time around. The Z6 II is the main camera deal, with Amazon also discounting the Z6 II bundled with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens ($1,046.95 on Amazon) to $1,896.95, down 19% from $2,349.95. Amazon marks that kit price as a 365-day low.

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A much cheaper entry into Nikon full-frame

The Z6 II is no longer Nikon’s newest camera in this category. The newer Z6 III ($2,196.95 on Amazon) brought substantial improvements, particularly for photographers and filmmakers who need faster readout, stronger autofocus performance, higher-end video features, and a more modern processing platform. That does not make the Z6 II obsolete. At $1,297, the camera occupies a very different position than it did at launch. It uses a 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, offers in-body image stabilization, dual memory card slots, 4K recording, Nikon’s Z mount, and a body designed for hybrid stills and video work. For photographers primarily shooting portraits, landscapes, events, travel, or controlled commercial work, many of the Z6 II’s core capabilities remain perfectly usable in 2026. The question is therefore less about whether the Z6 III is technically better — it clearly is — and more about whether those improvements justify the additional cost for a particular user.

The $1,897 kit may be the more interesting purchase

Amazon is also selling the Z6 II with Nikon’s 24-70mm f/4 S for $1,896.95. That puts the lens at roughly $600 above the discounted body price. For photographers entering Nikon’s Z ecosystem without existing lenses, this may be the more complete package. The 24-70mm f/4 S covers the standard wide-to-short-telephoto range while remaining considerably smaller than faster professional zooms. It is also part of Nikon’s S-Line, making this a substantially more capable kit than the inexpensive variable-aperture zooms often bundled with entry-level cameras. Amazon lists the package at 19% below its $2,349.95 list price and labels the current offer a 365-day low price.

Z6 II versus Z6 III

This discount also makes the generational comparison more interesting. The Z6 III is the obvious choice for filmmakers and hybrid shooters who specifically need its newer video architecture, faster sensor performance, improved autofocus, and higher-performance shooting modes. Those improvements are significant rather than cosmetic. But the Z6 II at approximately $1,300 is targeting a different buyer. Someone looking for a relatively affordable Nikon full-frame body, particularly for photography-first use, can now enter the system while leaving substantially more budget for lenses. And in a mirrorless system, investing that difference in glass may make more sense than paying for camera capabilities that will rarely be used. For dedicated professional video production, we would still lean toward the newer generation. For stills, general hybrid work, B-cameras, education, or photographers moving into Nikon full-frame on a tighter budget, the discounted Z6 II deserves another look.

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Bottom line

Prime Big Deal Days does not appear to be producing a broad Nikon camera sale. Instead, Amazon has concentrated its strongest Nikon discount around one older but still capable model. At $1,296.95 body-only, the Nikon Z6 II is 26% below its listed price. The Z6 II + 24-70mm f/4 S kit at $1,896.95 may be even more attractive for buyers starting from scratch. The Z6 III remains the technically superior camera. But at nearly $1,300, the Z6 II has become considerably easier to justify, especially for photographers who would rather put the savings toward Z-mount glass.