EOS M50 Mark II Lens compatibility

[Terry_B]

Hello…I realize that this may seem a rudimentary question but I am interested in purchasing a super telephoto lens for my Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera for nature and wildlife photography. As evident by my posting this question, I am not a professional and as much as I would like to own one, I don’t want to spend $12K on a lens. I saw some 600mm lenses that are recommended for a cost of around $1,000.00-$1,500.00 but I don’t know if they fit on my camera. I am looking for recommendations. Thank you in advance!

[deebatman316]

Your camera natively mounts EF-M lenses. In order to use EF or EF-S lenses you must use a mount adapter. RF lenses are NOT compatible with your camera. I provided a list of compatible lenses below.

Camera Type	EF FF & 35mm AF Film SLR (Red Mounting Index)	EF-S APS-C (White Square Mounting Index)	EF-M (White Circle Mounting Index)	RF (FF) (Red Oval Mounting Index)	RF-S (APS-C)
FF DSLR or EOS 35mm AF SLR	Yes	No	No	No	No
APS-C DSLR	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
EOS-M Series	Yes*	Yes*	Yes	No	No
EOS R Series FF	Yes*	Yes*	No	Yes	Yes*
EOS R Series APS-C	Yes*	Yes*	No	Yes	Yes

*Natively Mounts No mount adapter needed

* Not compatible won't mount at all

*Compatible with a Mount Adapter 

*Image sensor capacity reduced by 2.5x (APS-C lens 1.6x crop)

**Note RF-S is NOT a separate mount. Instead its an RF Mount lens with an APS-C Image Circle. "-S" means small image circle meaning smaller than FF or 35mm film.

**Note EF-S IS A Separate Mount. Designed for APS-C cameras only compatible with all Digital Rebel/ EOS 300D- present models, EOS 20D-90D & the EOS 7D series. It is NOT physically possible to mount EF-S lenses to a Full Frame camera. The lens is intentionally designed to protrude into the camera body. If the lens could be attached to a full frame camera. The mirror would hit the rear element of the lens causing serious damage. Note early APS-C cameras MUST USE FF EF lenses. These cameras are the EOS D30, EOS D60 and EOS 10D. Do NOT confuse these cameras with the EOS 30D and EOS 60D.

[Terry_B]

Thank you SO much for the quick reply and the table, it was very useful! 

[shadowsports]

Greetings Terry_B,

Your camera will accept the following lenses: EF-M and EF / EF-S with an EF-M to EF adapter.  RF lenses are not compatible with your body.  

Do you have a budget?

An EF (full frame) lens is probably the best option.  Sigma and Tamron both make 150-600mm lenses that are very popular for wildlife photography.  They can be had used for about $760 and new for $1100 - $1300.  These two lenses are very popular for wildlife and pair well with bodys that have an APS-C sensor.

Sigma and Tamron also have some lower cost alternatives, but these lenses will not be as well suited for wildlife.

Canon has a few lenses also, but they are double the price of the above starting and don't have the same reach.  

If you provide a budget we can make final recommendations.

[Terry_B]

Hi Shadow! 

‘Thank you SO much for the quick reply! I am looking around $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. I saw that the Tamron 150-600mm was recommended. 

[Tintype_18]

I have the Sigma 150-600mm lens for my EOS Rebel 1500D T7. I'm happy with it for nature, landscape, etc. I got it at B&H Video and Photo.

[Terry_B]

Thank you SO much for the quick reply and recommendation!

[shadowsports]

@Terry_B,

The EF-M to EF adapter is available refurb from Canon.  Great price.

Shop Canon Refurbished Mount Adapter EF-EOS M | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

[Terry_B]

I can't thank you enough, Rick! I mean that...you've been very helpful!