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Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens: Recommendations for EOS R6 Mark II

Cantrell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:27:05 GMT

All,

I am wanting to buy a wide angle lens to use with my R6M2. I would like the find a lens that would be good in low light situations. I have looked at the RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM, EF16-35mm 1:4 IS USM, and the EF16-35mm F/2.8L III. Any recommendations regarding these lenses? Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

deebatman316 — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:22:40 GMT

What camera do you have? If an EOS R Series camera stick with an RF lens. In the long run it will be worth it compared to an EF lens that's on the end of support.

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

shadowsports — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:00:36 GMT

If you can swing the RF 15-35 f2.8, it is worthy of your consideration. This image is low res. 🫣

Sorry I'm on my mobile currently and don't have other pictures I can share. This is of the cathedral in Berlin. However, this lens performs remarkably in low light.

Have a look here too. These were all shot with the 15-35.

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Share-Your-Photos/Berlin-Germany/td-p/501527

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

Cantrell — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:09:04 GMT

Deebatman316,

Thank you for the information. I have the R6M2 camera. I apologize for not putting that information in my original post.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

deebatman316 — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:11:18 GMT

If budget is a concern have you thought about the more budget friendly RF 16-28mm F/2.8 IS STM lens. Or do you need a lens that goes up to 30mm or 35mm. If NOT that is a great budget friendly lens.

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

Cantrell — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:14:41 GMT

Deebatman316,

Thank you for the recommendation. That is option to research.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

deebatman316 — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:30:08 GMT

If you do go for the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM make sure you use lens correction in camera or in post. At the wide end of the lens it has some vignetting in the EVF/ LCD screen. RF lenses shoot wider than there stated focal length to account for lens correction.

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

Cantrell — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:56:18 GMT

debateman316,

Thank you regarding the comment regarding lens correction in the camera or post. That would not have occurred to me. Also, I appreciate the information on using RF lens with the EOS R cameras. Very helpful.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

ebiggs1 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:47:15 GMT

"...compared to an EF lens that's on the end of support."

Although, perhaps a concern, if the price is right and fits the budget, all EF lenses work as well today as they did before they went on the list. And most likely will for decades to come. Besides if the worst does happen there are private repair shops ready and willing to do service and/or repair. There is always trade offs and choices.

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens

Cantrell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:01:28 GMT

ebiggs1,

Thank you for your response to my question.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens: Recommendations for EOS R6 Mark II

MrWalleye73 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:59:01 GMT

Reese,

Not sure if you made the plunge yet on a wide lens? I went the EF route with the 16-35 F/4 L (adapted of course).I was looking at the RF 14-35 L lens and even the 16-28 IS STM. Got it a few days ago, still need to take it out for a full ride, but initial impressions are it's a fantastic lens. Got one used, fantastic condition wih original packaging for a great price. Many to be had out there I found. I'm gonna edit some raw images soon, but even the JPGS were sweet. I really like the newer RF lenses a lot, but there's room for some love for the last generaiton lenses too. 😁 Just my experience and thoughts. Good Luck!

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens: Recommendations for EOS R6 Mark II

Cantrell — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:39:58 GMT

Mr. Walleye73,

Thank you very much for your reply. I looked very seriously at the EF lenses out there, but felt more comfortable buying an RF lens. I took all the information in this thread, an email I sent to Brian Worley, and the reviews by Ken Rockwell and decided to purchase a used an RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM. Everybody's information was fantastic and appreciated. The RF14-35mm was my favorite, but the F2.8 on the RF15-35mm was the deciding factor. I just felt that if I was going to shoot in low lights I needed all the help that I could get. The RF15-35mm is heavier and bigger, but I could not get away with not having the F2.8. There was a difference in price between the two lenses, but the owner was wanting to sell his RF15-35mm and had lower the price significantly over a 48 hour period. He was not using it because it did not meet his area of interest in photography. Purchased the lens off FaceBook Marketplace. I probably told you more that you care to know. Happy with the purchase, glad I made the leap.

Reese

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens: Recommendations for EOS R6 Mark II

MrWalleye73 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:28:56 GMT

Nice!!

I forget about Marketplace sometimes as another resource to finding gear. You got a great lens there and the 2.8 will be your friend for sure! Enjoy!

Re: Wanting To Buy A Wide Angle Lens: Recommendations for EOS R6 Mark II

Cantrell — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:01:24 GMT

MrWalleye73,

Thank you. I took some pictures before I paid the gentleman. For an untrained eye like I have the lens looks new. The box was in good shape and the camera bag had not been taken out of the wrapper. Looking forward to using it. It is the fastest lens that I have. Thank you for your message.

Reese