Heads up, “chat,” Q1 trade-in bonuses for 2026 are sizzling on the griddle. Sony’s focusing on the hybrid-leaning Cinema Line cameras this time, as well as their mirrorless hybrid still mainstays. Whether your body is growing tired or you need to expand your optical capabilities, these generous bonuses will help your trade-in—any trade-in—go quite far toward helping you achieve your goals.
The rules are simple:
- Once you’ve decided to move on to bigger and better things, grab your camera(s)/lens(es) and as many accoutrements as possible—cables, manuals, even boxes (if you still have them).
- The item(s) must be fully-functioning, and cameras must include a battery and charger at minimum. There is a loophole, however! If you’ve lost the battery or charger but it’s one that we have in-stock, we can still offer a (reduced) trade-in value.
- Bring everything you could rustle up to a Mike’s Camera near you and meet with one of our experts.
- Any gear that we accept can then be traded in for an agreed upon amount PLUS the Sony trade-in bonus in the form of credit towards a purchase of one or more of the eligible products at the time of the trade-in. One working camera or lens must be traded in per eligible item to receive the bonus value.
It’s that easy! To make the process even more painless, you’re always welcome to call ahead and make an appointment. Best of all, the gear you’ve loved in the past will find a new home with someone else who can use it in their own photographic journey.
Camera bodies
| Eligible camera | Model | TRADE-IN BONUS |
|---|---|---|
| α1 II (body only) | ILCE1M2B | $500 |
| α1 (body only) | ILCE1B | $200 |
| α9 III (body only) | ILCE9M3B | $500 |
| α7R V (body only) | ILCE7RM5/B | $300 |
| α7CR (body only, all colors) | ILCE7CR | $200 |
| α7S III (body only) | ILCE7SM3/B | $200 |
| Cinema Line FX6 kit with 24–105mm lens | ILMEFX6VK | $800 |
| Cinema Line FX6 (body only) | ILMEFX6V | $700 |
| Cinema Line FX3 (body only) | ILMEFX3A | $300 |
| Cinema Line FX2 + XLR Handle Unit | ILMEFX2 | $200 |
| Cinema Line FX2 (body only) | ILMEFX2B | $200 |
Lenses
| Eligible lens | Model | TRADE-IN BONUS |
|---|---|---|
| FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS | SEL300F28GM | $300 |
| FE 16–35mm f/2.8 GM II | SEL1635GM2 | $200 |
| FE 24–70mm f/2.8 GM II | SEL2470GM2 | $200 |
| FE 70–200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | SEL70200GM2 | $200 |
| FE 28–70mm f/2 GM | SEL2870GM | $200 |
| FE 50–150mm f/2 GM | SEL50150GM | $200 |
| FE 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6 GM OSS | SEL100400GM | $200 |
| FE 400–800mm f/6.3–8 G OSS | SEL400800G | $200 |
| FE 24–70mm f/2.8 GM | SEL2470GM | $100 |
| FE 70–200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | SEL70200GM | $100 |
| FE 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSS | SEL200600G | $100 |
| FE 35mm f/1.4 GM | SEL35F14GM | $100 |
| FE 50mm f/1.2 GM | SEL50F12GM | $100 |
| FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | SEL50F14GM | $100 |
| FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II | SEL85F14GM2 | $100 |