I was over the moon when the ‘Big N’ launched the Nikon Z50 II at the tail end of last year. To say that the original Nikon Z50 – released way back in 2019 – was getting a little long in the tooth was an understatement. It didn’t have the specs to compete against other APS-C cameras in its class, like the Canon EOS R10 or Fujifilm X-T30 II, and while the Nikon Z fc shares the Z50’s innards, the latter simply couldn’t compete with the former’s gorgeous looks that still make it a viable purchase today.
And with the Nikon Z50 II improving upon its predecessor with its pro-level AF performance, EXPEED 7 processor, and 4K 60p video, I was certain that there was no looking back. Until today. I was surprised to find ‘Excellent’ graded examples of the Nikon Z50 listed on MPB for under $500 / £400. That’s not far off half the price of the Nikon Z50 II’s RRP of $909.95 / £849.
