EOS R6 Mark II or Mark III?

[JessCone13]

Need help! Buying a new camera and can't decide if I should go with the mark 6 ii or iii. I know the iii was just released today so is that the obvious choice? My original plan was to purchase the mark 6 ii with the 50mm 1.2 lens but now I'm rethinking it. Should I go with the latest version and get the mark 6 iii and maybe just get a 50 mm 1.8 ?? Need help/advice. I also read the new mark iii has the CF express type B card slot. Is that a disadvantage because it how expensive they are? 

[p4pictures]

I too have the EOS R6 Mark II and use it often with EF lenses on the Canon mount adapter. You can certainly use the combination of RF to EF mount adapter > EF extender > EF lens and actually you might find that the EOS R6 Mark II is better able to focus with combinations that the EOS 7D Mark II can't work with and use more of the image area for focusing too. I use the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens with the EF Extender 1.4x MkIII quite often and it's better on the EOS R6 Mark II than it was on my EOS 7D Mark II. 

The crop factor is something worth considering, since it is quite some difference. You can put the EOS R6 Mark II in 1.6x crop mode, but you only get 9.3MP images at the max. 

This image shows a comparison of the area covered by a full-frame and 1.6x crop sensor for the same focal length.

[thdouglas63]

Is the extra $800 for the mark III worth it for the amateur photographer?  Won’t be taking videos.   I used the 7DII for sports pictures when my son was still in high school.  It was good for that.  

[March411]

Hey thdouglas63, welcome to the community.

If you are not going to be using the enhanced video features, "enhanced" pre-capture and are alright with 24 MP vs 32mp then there is no reason to spend the extra $800. Right now the jury is still out on the MkIII as the only people that have had them in their hands are the advanced group of folks field testing. Most aren't going to be to harsh if they want future access to new releases.

Using the R6 MkII and absorbing as much as I can regarding the R6 Mk III I will stand pat with what I own. The extra MP was slightly enticing but worth the $800. I gt what I need from 24 MP and it keeps me honest knowing that framing my subject correctly will minimize my crop. 

This was the most honest review I have watched since the release of the R6 Mk III. 

 

[thdouglas63]

Thanks.  Makes sense.  Dont need it until February, so I might sit tight for now. Canon has refurb mark II for $1890.  Might go that route, as well.  

[March411]

$1890 is a good price for the Mk II, and the savings just went to $900 if you decide  to pick one up. I paid $2400 for mine and still believe it was a good investment. Honestly you can't go wrong with either body, both will perform great. It really comes down to whether you think you will benefit from the upgrades for the extra dollars or that the current R6 MkII will give you everything you want out of a new body.

Also, I've picked up several pieces of gear from the refurbished marketplace and all were like new. Bonus, you still get the one year limited warranty.

The R6 Mk III is supposed to start shipping on Nov 26, if you are in no hurry you could wait for some additional feedback from people once they get their hands on one.