EF Lens adapter advice for EOS M50 Mark II

[mcgray96]

Hi all! I’m looking to get my fiancé a mirrorless camera for Christmas without asking for his expertise! Forgive me if any of my descriptions are incorrect, I do not have much knowledge in this area!

I’ve bought a canon EOS M50 mark II. He has a large collection of other canon lenses and currently uses his DSLR MarkD4 and D5. This will be his first mirrorless camera. From what I have researched, he can use his canon lenses that he currently has on the mirrorless camera with an adapter. Will the Canon EF-EOS adapter successfully allow this? Or is there another adapter I should be purchasing? 

thank you!! 

[ebiggs1]

I am afraid I am in the same camp as the M50 is not a good choice. If you did not get a lens with it, none of his lenses will work without the adapter. I hope you did not spend too much on the M50 as it is a dead end. It was never really a  good camera line in the first place.

The R7 is probably the closest camera to a 5D Mk III right now. Time to cut your losses kido. Most stores like B&H or Adorama and others even Canon refurb store will take trade-ins and that is what I would advise you do at this point.

[krahe]

I am curious as to why you say the M series was "never really a good camera line in the first place." I haven't used any of Canon's DSLRs (I do have a few EF/EF-S lenses), but my impression is that M series cameras are at least as capable as any similarly-priced Canon DSLRs available through the same period of time the M series was produced, on top of the benefits of being mirrorless.

[Tronhard]

I don't know if it was a mis-type, but the R7 is closest to the 90D, being a crop-sensor camera.  The equivalent to a 5D-series camera is the R5, while the equivalent to the 6D series is the R6 series.  That said, there is the cheaper, but quite compelling R8 FF camera that might be a more economical solution.

I totally agree with you about not investing in any way in the M-series at this stage, although I personally was OK with the M5's I had for the specific application of when I wanted something very small, light and unobtrusive that could take an APS-C sensor with interchangeable lenses.  It had its place, but it has been overtaken by the APS-C R series bodies like the M10, M50 and M100 - Canon just need to get out a few more cheap lenses for the format.

[Tronhard]

Sadly, and very regretfully, you made the fundamental mistake of not consulting with your fiancé before making the purchase - in a laudable effort to surprise and delight him, you may have got a pig in a poke.   While the M50 is a Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera (MILC), it is a very early try by Canon dating back over 10 years.  The M50 was a hybrid (stills but biased towards video) camera that has been popular amongst vloggers.  That said, unfortunately Canon recently announced that the whole M-series platform is being discontinued as they encourage the market to move to the newer and much more functional R-series MILCs.  That makes your situation somewhat challenging.
My suggestion is to try to on-sell the camera ASAP.  As Ricky suggested, going to KEH will recoup some of your outlay, although they will take a commission and the value has already been downgraded by Canon's announcement on retirement of the platform.

Given your fiancé's choice of cameras - If your description of the cameras is correct then I wonder if they are Nikon cameras?  Canon identifies their cameras in the following format #D (e.g. 5D, 6D, 7D) while Nikon reverse that (D3, D4 etc.)  The brand name is clearly marked on the front of the camera just above the lens. If it IS a Nikon, then I suggest that if you are still looking to buy him a camera a Canon may not be the best brand.

In all honesty, I would suggest that you consider something safe, like a gift card to a reputable camera store like B&H or similar.  That way, he can enjoy the process of shopping (and you can go with him, which may further delight him) and he will get what he wants or needs.

Buying specific gear without clear knowledge is an activity fraught with risk...

[Waddizzle]

I agree.  Sometimes the best surprise gift is a shopping spree.  Here’s the budget.  GO!