I've handpicked these camera and lens deals — save some serious cash this Black Friday weekend

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As we move into Cyber Monday I have spotted a range of high-end cameras and lenses on offer from top brands like Sony, Nikon and Sigma. Save hundreds on your next gear purchase.

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Black Friday weekend 2025 is nearly over, but that gives way to the next biggest sales event of the year, Cyber Monday! Big retailers like Amazon and Walmart are offering big money off photography gear, including cameras and lenses from Sony, Nikon and Sigma. I think these are the very best of the photography deals this Black Friday, with some serious money to be saved with these discounts.

We have reviewed some of these models, and they feature in our camera and lens buying guides, so you can rest assured we know what we are talking about. With a huge flurry of deals blowing about this Black Friday and into Cyber Monday, it can be overwhelming deciding what the genuine deals are, so relax and take a look through our top recommendations — we've done the hard work for you.

Retailers with Black Friday deals 2025

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Jase Parnell-Brookes

Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. Since joining Space.com, they have reviewed a huge range of skywatching optics, including telescopes, binoculars and image-stabilized binoculars.

Best camera deals

Nikon Z8
Best camera overall
Save $803
Nikon Z8: was $4,300 now $3,497 at Amazon
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We can't believe the Nikon Z8 is currently $803 off. This superb camera has won top place in many of our camera guides. In our review of the Nikon Z8, the autofocus system impressed us with how fast and accurate it was, making this an astrophotographer's dream camera. For those also interested in other forms of photography, the Nikon Z8 won't let you down, being versatile and compatible with multiple lenses.

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Sony A7R IV
Best hybrid camera
Save $701
Sony A 7R IV: was $3,699 now $2,998 at Amazon
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Save over $700 on this monster of a mirrorless camera. It captures hugely detailed 61MP stills, 4K 30p video footage and can ramp up its ISO to 102,400 for shooting in the dark. Following our review, we previously named it the best camera overall, and we still think it is the best for users who shoot photos and videos in equal measure.

Note: Stock is running low, so you'll have to act soon if you want this deal.

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Sony A 7R V
Act fast
Save $320
Sony A 7R V: was $3,399 now $3,079 at Walmart
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Save $320 on this incredible camera while stocks last. In our review of the Sony A 7R V, we gave it 4.5 stars out of 5, praising its AI-powered autofocus system and low-light performance.

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Best lens deals

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens
Save $373
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens: was $2,048 now $1,675 at Walmart
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Save $373 on this great Sony G-master lens. A premium lens with expert glass, this is a superb addition to your Sony camera.

It has a huge f/1.4 aperture, which works well for letting in lots of light for astro and subject isolation for portrait and street photography.

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Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4
Nifty fifty
Save 17% ($100)
Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4: was $597 now $497 at Amazon
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Save $100 on this nifty fifty lens for your Nikon camera. It's suitable for the entire range of Nikon Z cameras, including the Nikon Z50 II and the Nikon Z8.

It balances the huge f/1.4 aperture with the middle-ground 50mm focal length. It features in our best Nikon lenses guide.

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Sigma DG DN Art 14mm f/1.4 lens (for Sony E-Mount)
Best lens for astrophotography
Save $199
Sigma DG DN Art 14mm f/1.4 lens (for Sony E-Mount): was $1,759 now $1,560 at Walmart
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Save $199 on our best lens for astrophotography. It has a super-wide focal length of 14mm, a huge f/1.4 aperture and solid build quality. It's compatible with Sony E-mount cameras.

We gave it a huge five stars in our Sigma DG DN Art 14mm f/1.4 lens review for its durability, color rendition and overall image quality.

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Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN Lens (for Sony E-Mount)
Sony alternative
Save $75
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN Lens (for Sony E-Mount): was $419 now $344 at Walmart
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Save $75 on a sharp Sony alternative from lens powerhouse Sigma. It's compatible with Sony E-mount cameras.

With a fairly middle-ground 30mm focal length and a huge f/1.4 aperture, it is well suited for astrophotography, low-light and portrait photography.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes
Managing Editor, e-commerce

Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.

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