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Nikon · 2020 · DSLR · Nikon F

Nikon D6

Nikon's last pro DSLR, with superb optical-viewfinder autofocus.

Full frameSports & actionWildlife & animals
New ≈£6,799
Used at MPB*£529–2,869
See used stock at MPB ↗Lenses for this camera

Overview

The Nikon D6 is a 2020 Full frame 20.8MP DSLR on the Nikon F mount. It shoots up to 14 frames per second, records 4K 30p video, and it's weather sealed. Nikon's last pro DSLR, with superb optical-viewfinder autofocus.

It's best suited to sports & action, wildlife & animals. In our database, 18 lenses fit it natively (10 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Sigma, Tamron), 7 more work in crop mode.

Used at MPB it currently sells for £529 to £2,869 depending on condition, against roughly £6,799 new: a saving of up to 92%.

Key specifications

Released2020
TypeDSLR
SensorFull frame (36×24mm, 1× crop)
Resolution20.8 megapixels
Max burst14 fps
Sensor readoutMechanical shutter (DSLR)
Max ISO102,400
Low-light score5/5
StabilisationLens only
ViewfinderOptical
Video4K 30p
Weather sealedYes
Weight1450 g with battery
MountNikon F
Strengths
  • Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field
  • Weather sealing for rain and dust
  • Optical viewfinder with zero lag and long battery life
  • Strong value used, from £529
Things to consider
  • Expensive to buy, insure and build a lens system for
  • No in-body stabilisation: use stabilised lenses or faster shutter speeds
  • DSLR: no subject-detection autofocus through the viewfinder, and lens development has stopped
  • Heavy body at 1450g

Compatible lenses

18 native · 7 crop mode in our database

LensFitFocalApertureWeightNew ≈Used (MPB)
Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Portraits · Everyday & travel
Native
First-party
50mmf/1.8185g£199£72–123
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual)
Astrophotography · Landscape
Native
Third-party (manual focus)
14mmf/2.8552g£299£169
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Portraits
Native
First-party
85mmf/1.8350g£449£154–214
Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED
Astrophotography · Landscape
Native
First-party
20mmf/1.8355g£699£384–429
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography
Native
Third-party
35mmf/1.4665g£699£314–364
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Portraits
Native
Third-party
50mmf/1.4815g£749£184–214
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
Third-party
100-400mmf/5-6.31160g£799£639
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Wildlife & animals
Native
Third-party
150-600mmf/5-6.31930g£899£304–754
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Everyday & travel
Native
First-party
24-120mmf/4710g£899£219–409
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Landscape
Native
First-party
16-35mmf/4680g£899£149–299
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
Sports & action
Native
First-party
70-200mmf/4850g£1,099—
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits
Native
Third-party
24-70mmf/2.81020g£1,099£394–584
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Portraits
Native
Third-party
85mmf/1.41130g£1,099£509–704
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Everyday & travel · Portraits
Native
Third-party
24-70mmf/2.8905g£1,099£504
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
First-party
200-500mmf/5.62300g£1,199£334–849
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
Third-party
150-600mmf/5-6.32010g£1,199£664–919
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art
Astrophotography · Landscape
Native
Third-party
14-24mmf/2.81150g£1,299£824
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Sports & action · Portraits
Native
First-party
70-200mmf/2.81430g£2,399£554–1,119
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G
Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
35mmf/1.8200g£179£59–105
Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Landscape · Vlogging & video
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
10-20mmf/4.5-5.6230g£299£138–159
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Everyday & travel
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
17-50mmf/2.8565g£349£63–219
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Everyday & travel
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
18-140mmf/3.5-5.6490g£399£65–164
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
Landscape · Astrophotography
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
11-16mmf/2.8555g£399£174–239
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Everyday & travel · Wildlife & animals
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
18-400mmf/3.5-6.3710g£599£199–424
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video
Native · crop
Native, in APS-C mode
18-35mmf/1.8810g£649£294–359

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Batteries and memory cards

Battery

Nikon EN-EL18d · maker's battery about £159

Pro battery for the Z9, D6 and D5 (earlier EN-EL18 versions fit). Third-party: Hähnel £129. Carry at least one spare.

Card slots

2× CFexpress B

A CFexpress Type B card (or XQD in older bodies) in the main slot; any 1000MB/s+ card is plenty for stills.

Batteries, cards and accessories explained →

How the D6 compares

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Nikon D6 is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

See example photos

Real-world shots taken with the Nikon D6. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nikon D6 good for sports & action?

Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. Weather sealing for rain and dust. Pair it with a 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.

Is the Nikon D6 good for wildlife & animals?

Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. Weather sealing for rain and dust. Pair it with as much reach as you can carry: 400–600mm equivalent or more.

What lenses fit the Nikon D6?

It uses the Nikon F mount. 18 lenses in our database fit natively, including 10 third-party options.

How much is a used Nikon D6?

At MPB, used examples range from £529 to £2,869 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.

Does the Nikon D6 have image stabilisation?

No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.

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