EOS R6 mark ii or EOS R5 ??

[Roadhunter99]

Hi All,

I've started my photography journey with EOS 550D (2012) and then upgraded to EOS 60D (2014). Predominantly i've tried bird photography and occasionally did event photography (marriages, corporate events). I'm using EF-50mm, EFS-55-250 mm & a Rokinon 8m fisheye i've used Sigma 150-500mm (currently resting for past 4 years in my hometown). I've frequently rented EF 100-400 mm L IS Lens, 24-70 f2.8 L Lens  for bird / event photography. 

Since 2014 i've not bought any new gears ( as i got married in 2014 and i've two lovely kids now). I've moved to US (California) 2.5 years before and loving it here. i've tried bird photography, landscapes and i feel the 60D limitations. (Noise, less focus points, low light focus speed etc).

Buying a full frame DSLR and L lens is always my dream. Since my wife has agreed to a Camera + Lens upgrade i'm searching for a suitable pair and i've shortlisted R5 mark i and R6 mark ii.

Planning to get below lenses

RF 200-800 mm IS Lens for bird photography

RF 16 mm f2.8 STM for casual family group pics

Planning to make a photo album with family pics and bird, landscape pics. Very rarely use the video options, so 4k or 8k capability is not important. Fast focusing, more focus points, low light focusing, less noise are deal breakers for me.

R5 mark ii is out of budget. Please help me here

[p4pictures]

Given the intention to make a photo album, then I am confident to suggest the EOS R6 Mark II for its more capable AF, faster frame rates and better low light performance. 24MP is enough to make prints up to 24 inches wide without a problem. You might want a full-frame standard zoom lens to go with it, the RF 24-105mm comes in several versions, so pick according to budget and how big a lens you want to have on the camera.

RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM 

RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z 

[March411]

I own both the R6 MkII and the R5 and for all the reasons Brian stated above I would also go for the R6 MkII. I purchased it prior to picking up the R5 and always have in in my bag. When shooting in low light it's performance is outstanding with the lenses I own.

I would again have to agree with Brian on your choice of lenses, the RF200-800 is a great lens for wildlife but if you budget would allow I would pick up the RF 24-105mm f2.8 in stead of the 16mm. It will give you the wide angle your desire and the ability to use it in the 85mm to 105mm for portraiture. It would be a good addition for several types of casual family pics.

I personally own the RF 24-70mm f2.8 and the RF 70-200mm or I would own the RF 24-105mm but at this point it would be redundant.  If the 24-105mm is not in the cards then the RF 16mm is a good lens you just don't have the same flexibility as you would with the zoom.