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expiredbillbillw posted Apr 21, 2026 07:39 PM
expiredbillbillw posted Apr 21, 2026 07:39 PM

Nikon USA Refurbished Z50 single lens kit, $499.95 Additional deals available.

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Nikon seems to be playing around with the current refurbished sale prices. Right now, the refurb Z50 with 16-50mm kit lens is showing $499.95. The body alone is a higher price and the two lens kit is almost double the price. I'm not sure what is going on, but I think this matches the price of the Z50 from sales last year.

Note: the Z50II is also available, but at a higher price of $655.11 (body only), $755.95 for single lens kit, and $935.95 for the two lens kit.

Z50 Single Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z-50-r...shed/1633B

Z50II Body Only https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1784Q

Z50II Single Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1786Q

Z50II Two Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1788Q
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Nikon seems to be playing around with the current refurbished sale prices. Right now, the refurb Z50 with 16-50mm kit lens is showing $499.95. The body alone is a higher price and the two lens kit is almost double the price. I'm not sure what is going on, but I think this matches the price of the Z50 from sales last year.

Note: the Z50II is also available, but at a higher price of $655.11 (body only), $755.95 for single lens kit, and $935.95 for the two lens kit.

Z50 Single Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z-50-r...shed/1633B

Z50II Body Only https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1784Q

Z50II Single Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1786Q

Z50II Two Lens Kit https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii-...shed/1788Q

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Apr 21, 2026 07:52 PM
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big mikeApr 21, 2026 07:52 PM
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If you shoot action the Z50 II is lightyears better by most accounts. FWIW.
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Apr 21, 2026 08:06 PM
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Apr 21, 2026 08:06 PM
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Quote from big mike :
If you shoot action the Z50 II is lightyears better by most accounts. FWIW.
I do believe that is exaggerated by the reviewers who had early firmware on the Z50. It has had almost a dozen updates since the original 1.0 version (with many noting improved auto focus). However, the newer processor in the Z50II definitely has advantages with video, and most like the fully articulating screen better.

Keep in mind, the Z50II is noticeably larger than the original.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/cpZRPBG.jpeg[/img]
Last edited by billbillw April 21, 2026 at 01:09 PM.
Apr 21, 2026 08:08 PM
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big mikeApr 21, 2026 08:08 PM
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Quote from billbillw :

I do believe that is exaggerated by the reviewers who had early firmware on the Z50. It has had almost a dozen updates since the original 1.0 version and most of the reviewers didn't use the Z50 for very long.

However, the newer processor in the Z50II does have some advantages with video, and most like the fully articulating screen better.

Keep in mind, the Z50II is noticeably larger than the original.
I dunno, I have a Z6 OG and it's definitely noticeable how bad it is if you use anything but straight up single point AF or shoot things that move in predictable ways without things passing in between you and them. The Eye AF/Auto AF stuff is pretty much useless other than maybe for shooting a family gathering. the new Exspeed 7 cameras are truly next level. I believe the Z50 vs II is similar to the Z6 vs III in those differences in performance.
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Apr 21, 2026 08:26 PM
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Apr 21, 2026 08:26 PM
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Ok. I suppose if action is your primary subject, the extra $255 for the K50II kit would reap benefits. I bought my Z50 last year for the compact size. I have been happy with it.
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Apr 21, 2026 08:48 PM
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Apr 21, 2026 08:48 PM
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Quote from big mike :
I dunno, I have a Z6 OG and it's definitely noticeable how bad it is if you use anything but straight up single point AF or shoot things that move in predictable ways without things passing in between you and them. The Eye AF/Auto AF stuff is pretty much useless other than maybe for shooting a family gathering. the new Exspeed 7 cameras are truly next level. I believe the Z50 vs II is similar to the Z6 vs III in those differences in performance.
Have you ever tried upgrading the Firmware? The latest firmware should mitigate some of the worst complaints on Autofocusing on the original Z6. Certainly Expeed 7 gives the real improvement, and I am not denying that.
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Apr 21, 2026 08:55 PM
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big mikeApr 21, 2026 08:55 PM
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Quote from LovelyIdea542 :
Have you ever tried upgrading the Firmware? The latest firmware should mitigate some of the worst complaints on Autofocusing on the original Z6. Certainly Expeed 7 gives the real improvement, and I am not denying that.
I haven't looked super recently but it was the latest version last summer ish, it already had like 3.## when I got it (bought it used) Edit mine is 3.6, newest is 3.8, I doubt that's going to make a significant difference.
Last edited by big mike April 22, 2026 at 05:03 AM.
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Apr 21, 2026 10:36 PM
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Apr 21, 2026 10:36 PM
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I received an email from Nikon shortly after posting this. The deal is only going for 4 days. Ends on the 24th.

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Apr 21, 2026 11:20 PM
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rosishApr 21, 2026 11:20 PM
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Nikon Z50 with kit lens. This time around the Z30 is not a slick deal candidate.

https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z-50-r...m_term=TBD
Apr 22, 2026 01:07 PM
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VarmintCongApr 22, 2026 01:07 PM
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Quote from big mike :
If you shoot action the Z50 II is lightyears better by most accounts. FWIW.
Also for video it's a big improvement on the Z50. Articulating screen, 10 bit format, a ton of stuff.
if you're using this as a backup camera the additional buttons, vastly expanded customization, and improved menus will make it feel much more like it's big brothers than the Z50 did.
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Apr 22, 2026 05:57 PM
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Apr 22, 2026 05:57 PM
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Quote from billbillw :

I do believe that is exaggerated by the reviewers who had early firmware on the Z50. It has had almost a dozen updates since the original 1.0 version (with many noting improved auto focus). However, the newer processor in the Z50II definitely has advantages with video, and most like the fully articulating screen better.

Keep in mind, the Z50II is noticeably larger than the original.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/cpZRPBG.jpeg[/img]
No, the first gen Z bodies were not good at AF at all. I went from a Z7 fully updated, to a ZF and it is a night and day difference.
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Apr 22, 2026 06:32 PM
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billbillw
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Apr 22, 2026 06:32 PM
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Quote from pmperry :
No, the first gen Z bodies were not good at AF at all. I went from a Z7 fully updated, to a ZF and it is a night and day difference.
Well, I haven't had any issues with AF on my Z50. It's as good as any camera I've used. Although, I have to admit, my previous camera was a Pentax DSLR from 2013.
Apr 24, 2026 01:26 PM
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fugattiApr 24, 2026 01:26 PM
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I was super disappointed with my Z50 for just about everything. Poor battery life, weak autofocus. Not great for action and always struggled with portraits getting focus right. Came from a D610 and it felt like a downgrade
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Apr 25, 2026 03:28 PM
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Apr 25, 2026 03:28 PM
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Prices back to normal. Deal dead.

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