What was the Nikon D5300 Original Price?
- Nathaniel Stephan
- November 25, 2025
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The Nikon D5300 original price in 2013 was $1,399.95 with the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR kit lens.
The D5300 that preceded it was $1,399.95 with a 18-140mm lens.
Those prices included a EN-EL14a battery and MH-24 charger.
An SD memory card for the Nikon D5300 was not included. A compatible one can be found for around $15.
How much is a Nikon D5300 worth?
Based on sold listings on eBay, a Nikon D5300 with the kit lens can be found for less than $300.
What is nice is how good of a value Nikon F-mount lenses currently are. There are great lenses for the Nikon D5300.
Price adjusted for inflation
Adjusting the Nikon D5300 for inflation, $1,399.95 in October of 2013 is equivalent to $1,946.96 in September of 2025.
That’s close to the cost of a Nikon Z6II with 24-70mm f4S lens costs.