EOS R6 Mark II Images Lack Sharpness

[CarterS66]

I’ve had an R6 mark 2 for close to a month now and I struggle with image quality. I only have EF prime lenses and kit lenses, none of which cost more than $500. I use Lightroom to edit but I feel like my pictures lack sharpness and look like they were taken with a cheap camera. Does anyone have any tips to improve my photo quality? Obviously I could use better lenses but I’m only 16 and don’t have the budget for premium L lenses.

[Waddizzle]

“ I'm having the same issue with my R6 Mark II. Not getting anywhere near the results compared to my Canon 5 Mark III. “

If the solution identified in this thread doesn’t resolve YOUR issue, then you may have a different issue and should start a new thread. 

[CarterS66]

After using this camera for the past 2 years, I learned that the issue was the lenses. I was using lenses meant for EF-S mounts, or just cheap glass in general (like the 75-300). After getting an RF 70-200 f/2.8 and 24-70 f/2.8, all those issues went away.

Unfortunately, I think it’s just the type of lens you use that matters.

[Rundgy]

MY issue is the same as the person that started the thread and it appears none of the solutions suggested solved that person's issue. 

[jimweatherford1]

You might be right. Not too happy given that I was assured by all reviews and the fine folks at B&H that EF lenses would work. I got the official Canon adapter and I’m using Canon L lenses. Not eager to spend another $7,000 on RF lenses. Not sure I trust the results I’ll get. I guess I’ll go back to the 5D when sharpness is critical. 

[johnrmoyer]

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@jimweatherford1 wrote:

You might be right. Not too happy given that I was assured by all reviews and the fine folks at B&H that EF lenses would work. I got the official Canon adapter and I’m using Canon L lenses. Not eager to spend another $7,000 on RF lenses. Not sure I trust the results I’ll get. I guess I’ll go back to the 5D when sharpness is critical. 

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All of my EF and EF-S lenses work better on my EOS R5 than on my EOS 80D