Nikon and Canon drag the market down: 5 used deals at 6-month lows (May 19–23)

Nikon and Canon drag the market down: 5 used deals at 6-month lows (May 19–23)

System weather shifts to Nikon Z and Canon EF this week — both falling for structurally different reasons. Five picks: Nikon Zf ($1,469 MPB, 26.5% off), Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II ($739 MPB, structural freefall), Fujifilm X-T4 ($1,119 MPB), Sony A7R V ($2,769.95 B&H Used with 90-day warranty), and a Canon R8 private listing at $1,000 with ~100 shutter actuations.

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System weather: Nikon Z and Canon EF lead the drop

The coverage window this week stretches four days (May 19–23) — enough movement to shift the leaderboard. The headline isn't Sony this issue, even though E-mount prices are still sliding. The deepest structural moves are in Nikon Z bodies and Canon EF glass, and they're being driven by different forces.
Nikon is running a new-price war: $500 instant savings on the Z6 III at B&H brings its street price to $1,996.95 1, squeezing used-market premium down to $120–$250. The Zf sits at a genuine 6-month low at MPB — its retro FM2-style body is less substitutable than the Z6 III, so it decoupled from Nikon's rebate pressure somewhat. 2
Canon EF glass is a different story: structural, not cyclical. Users migrating to RF bodies sell EF glass to fund native RF purchases. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II has 40 units in stock at MPB alone — a supply glut that tells you more about that ecosystem than any price chart. 3 EF glass is not coming back. The only question is whether you have a body that can use it.
Sony A7R V continued its post-A7R VI slide at $2,769.95 from B&H Used with a 90-day warranty. 4 Fujifilm and Leica are holding. The Leica M10 at MPB sits at $4,819 — above its 2025 annual average of $4,093 per SummiMarket's 3,534-transaction dataset 5 — not a deal.

This week's 5 picks

#ItemPriceSourceGradeVerdict
1Nikon Zf body$1,469MPBGood–Like NewBuy
2Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II$739MPBGoodBuy (EF body required)
3Fujifilm X-T4 body$1,119MPBGood–Like NewBuy (cautious)
4Sony A7R V body$2,769.95B&H UsedUsed (BGN–EX equiv.)Buy if you need 61MP
5Canon EOS R8 body$1,000r/photomarket~New (100 shutter)Buy (private seller)

1. Nikon Zf — $1,469 at MPB

Why it's low now: Z6 III off 30%, Z8 off 25% vs. MSRP from Nikon's instant rebate program — but the Zf's retro positioning kept its depreciation narrower. What pushed it to current levels is supply: 49 units at MPB, range $1,469–$1,659. 2
Condition and shutter: MPB grades Good / Excellent / Like New; $1,469 lands in lower-graded units (visible wear, all functions confirmed). Shutter count not disclosed on MPB's listing grid — ask before purchase. The Zf is a 24.5MP full-frame body launched October 2023 with EXPEED 7 processing. No model-level defects flagged in this window.
6-month range: Reddit r/nikon_Zseries community consensus puts a "fair price" for a used Zf at roughly $1,700 6; KEH prices EX at $1,608 and LN at $1,658. MPB's $1,469 is $139 below the KEH EX floor — a real spread, not a rounding gap.
Seller: MPB (New York-based dealer, Trustpilot 4.6/5, 6-month warranty, 14-day returns).
Pull trigger or wait: Pull trigger. The retro controls are polarizing — dial-heavy operation isn't for everyone — but if you're in the Zf demographic, $1,469 with a 6-month MPB warranty is the cheapest this body has been from a credentialed dealer. MSRP is $1,999, so this is 26.5% off new. 2
Pair it with: Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S — 65 units at MPB from $294, a 53% discount to its $629 MSRP. 7 Zf body + Z 50mm S = $1,763 total. That's a 24.5MP full-frame kit for less than a new Zf body alone.
MPB listing image: Nikon Zf body — 49 units available from $1,469 2

2. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM — $739 at MPB

Why it's low now: EF-to-RF migration is structural and permanent. There is no adapter path that makes EF glass appreciate again. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II (MSRP $1,899) now starts at $739 Good-condition at MPB with 40 units in stock. 3 The 177 units of EF 24-105mm f/4L IS sitting at $179 says everything about where this is heading.
Condition: MPB Good — functional, visible cosmetic wear (barrel scuffs, glass clean). At $739 you're getting a lens that KEH priced at EX+ for $1,500–$1,600 as recently as 2021 8 — and Reddit r/canon has confirmed sub-$900 private pricing as legitimate for this lens in 2025–2026. 9
Red flag to check first: This lens requires a Canon EF or EF-S mount body (5D / 6D / 7D / 90D series DSLRs) or an EF-to-RF adapter. On RF bodies, autofocus and IS pass through the official Canon adapter correctly. If you're going full-RF-native, the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM starts at $764 at MPB and is the better long-term pick. 3
6-month range: From ~$2,140 KEH EX+ in 2021 8 to $739 MPB Good now — a structural collapse, not a seasonal dip. Forty units at one dealer is the supply glut signal.
Pull trigger or wait: Pull trigger — if and only if you have EF or EF-S mount glass in your kit. This is one of Canon's sharpest zooms. At $739 with a 6-month MPB warranty, the risk-adjusted math is easy.
Pair it with: Any Canon EF or EF-S mount DSLR in your current kit — this lens requires no additional investment to use. On RF: a Canon EOS R5 (KEH EX $2,148 10) with the EF-EOS R adapter creates a 45MP hybrid kit for around $2,887 used total.
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3. Fujifilm X-T4 — $1,119 at MPB

Why it's low now: The X-T4 (26.1MP APS-C with IBIS, launched February 2020) is a generation behind the X-T5 and ahead of a rumored X-T6. X-T5 demand remains strong (consistently in Map Camera Japan's top-10 sales chart), and X-T6 anticipation is suppressing X-T4 bids. MPB has 12 units from $1,119; KEH prices the same body at $1,228–$1,312. 11 12
Condition and shutter: MPB's 12 units span Good to Like New — $1,119 is the bottom of that range. Shutter count is not disclosed on MPB's product grid; the X-T4 has a 300,000-actuation rated mechanical shutter. 13 Contact MPB support before purchase to confirm the shutter count on your specific unit. A 50% life unit (150k clicks) at this price is reasonable; above that, push for Like New tier pricing.
6-month range: Estimated $1,400 peak (KEH EX+ tier, late 2025) down to $1,119 current MPB floor. The $109–$193 spread between MPB and KEH is genuine, not a condition-grade illusion. 11
Seller: MPB (6-month warranty, 14-day returns, Trustpilot 4.6/5).
Pull trigger or wait: Buy cautiously. The X-T4's IBIS is the meaningful upgrade over the X-T3 and the reason this body still has a market. An X-T6 launch in late 2026 could push X-T4 prices another 10–15% lower. $1,119 with dealer warranty is a reasonable entry if you need IBIS and film simulations today; if you can wait six months, you might do better.
Pair it with: Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R (35mm full-frame equivalent field of view) — the natural street/travel companion for an IBIS body. Check MPB and KEH for current used pricing; both carry XF prime inventory regularly.
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4. Sony A7R V — $2,769.95 at B&H Used

Why it's low now: Sony announced the A7R VI on May 12, 2026 at $4,498 — a direct replacement. 4 Early upgraders are listing A7R V bodies before the glut peaks. B&H Used has two copies: $2,769.95 and $2,835.95. New MSRP is $3,298 — used saves $528 with a 90-day B&H warranty included.
Condition and shutter: B&H grades conservatively; used condition roughly maps to KEH EX or better. Shutter count not listed on B&H's product grid — call B&H's Used Department before purchase. A7R V has a 500,000-actuation rated shutter. 4
6-month range: Approximately $3,000 six months ago (pre-A7R VI announcement), down to $2,769.95 now. eBay sold-listing verification was not available in this research window (eBay blocked automated access), so that floor is inferred from the replacement-cycle pattern rather than direct sales data.
The A7R VI gap: 66.8MP stacked CMOS vs. A7R V's 61MP BSI — real difference, narrow for most stills use. For 4K/120p video or sports-speed AF, the A7R VI's stacked sensor matters more. For landscape or portrait shooting, the A7R V at $2,769.95 with a warranty is the sharper value.
Pull trigger or wait: Pull trigger if you need 61MP now. In 3–6 months, prices may stabilize around $2,500–$2,600 as trade-in glut settles — but you lose the warranty window, and that $200 eventual saving assumes perfect timing. The B&H deal is firm value today.
Pair it with: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — also seeing price pressure post-A7R VI launch. Facebook group listings in the $2,000 range (from ~$2,300 new street) make the total 61MP kit approximately $4,770 — less than the A7R VI body alone.

5. Canon EOS R8 — $1,000 at r/photomarket

Why it's low now: Private listing, different risk profile from the four dealer picks above. Seller u/mlt1214 (USA-MD) re-listed at a lower price on May 21 14 with the body at $1,000; add the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (Canon refurb) as an optional bundle for $1,100 total. Shutter count: approximately 100 actuations — functionally brand new. MSRP is $1,499; current new street is ~$1,299. At $1,000, that's 33% below MSRP.
"R8 was bought new and has roughly 100 shutter count at this point." — u/mlt1214 14
Condition: 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless, entry-level RF body, LP-E17 battery (shared with Canon Rebels — plan on buying an extra). 200,000-actuation rated shutter. At ~100 clicks, there is essentially no mechanical wear.
Seller reputation: u/mlt1214's trade history on r/photomarket was not independently verifiable in this research window. The fact that this is a re-list at a lower price is a motivated-seller signal, not necessarily a red flag — bodies sometimes sit because initial pricing was aggressive. Use PayPal Goods & Services (G&S) for full buyer protection; the seller lists G&S fees as included in the $1,000 price. 14
Red flag: Thin verified transaction history. Request timestamped photos of the actual unit (camera on, menu visible, serial number in frame) before sending payment. If the seller declines, walk away.
Pull trigger or wait: Pull trigger — with PayPal G&S. A 100-shutter full-frame RF body for $1,000 is the kind of deal that doesn't last. The LP-E17 battery limitation (the R8's main real-world compromise vs. the R6 II) is priced into the lower market position. If you want a weather-sealed body with a bigger battery, this isn't your camera. If you want full-frame image quality in a light RF package at the lowest possible entry point, it is.
Pair it with: The seller's optional RF 50mm f/1.8 STM bundle at $1,100 total (Canon refurbished lens, bought new by the seller) — the "nifty fifty" RF portrait kit for $1,100 is a compelling package deal.
Cover image: AI-generated editorial still life

References

  1. 1MPB Used Nikon Z6 III
  2. 2MPB Used Nikon Zf
  3. 3MPB Used Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM
  4. 4B&H Used Mirrorless Cameras
  5. 5SummiMarket Leica Market Report 2025
  6. 6Reddit r/nikon_Zseries — What's a fair price for a used Zf?
  7. 7MPB Used Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
  8. 8cpricewatch: Used Canon RF and EF Lenses (2021)
  9. 9Reddit r/canon — $800 for EF 24-70mm 2.8 II USM?
  10. 10DPReview — Canon R5 sell soon or keep?
  11. 11MPB Fujifilm X-T4 Used Product Page
  12. 12KEH Fujifilm Used Digital Cameras
  13. 13Apotelyt — Fujifilm X-T4 Shutter Life
  14. 14Reddit r/photomarket — Canon EOS R8 price drop listing
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