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Pro sports DSLR from 2016. Heavy, but tough and very cheap used.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a 2016 Full frame 20.2MP DSLR on the Canon EF / EF-S mount. It shoots up to 14 frames per second, records 4K 60p video, and it's weather sealed. Pro sports DSLR from 2016. Heavy, but tough and very cheap used.
It's best suited to sports & action, wildlife & animals. In our database, 17 lenses fit it natively (10 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Sigma, Tamron).
Used at MPB it currently sells for £279 to £1,109 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
| Released | 2016 |
| Type | DSLR |
| Sensor | Full frame (36×24mm, 1× crop) |
| Resolution | 20.2 megapixels |
| Max burst | 14 fps |
| Sensor readout | Mechanical shutter (DSLR) |
| Max ISO | 51,200 |
| Low-light score | 5/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Video | 4K 60p |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1530 g with battery |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S |
17 native in our database
| Lens | Fit | Focal | Aperture | Weight | New ≈ | Used (MPB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 50mm | f/1.8 | 160g | £129 | £77–101 | |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual) Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party (manual focus) | 14mm | f/2.8 | 552g | £299 | £159–199 | |
| Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Portraits | Native First-party | 85mm | f/1.8 | 425g | £349 | £108–199 | |
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography | Native Third-party | 35mm | f/1.4 | 665g | £699 | £75–324 | |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Native Third-party | 50mm | f/1.4 | 815g | £749 | £334–499 | |
| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native Third-party | 100-400mm | f/5-6.3 | 1160g | £799 | £434–754 | |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Landscape | Native First-party | 16-35mm | f/4 | 615g | £899 | £289–429 | |
| Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals | Native Third-party | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 1930g | £899 | £559–854 | |
| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 24-105mm | f/4 | 795g | £999 | £259–689 | |
| Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native Third-party | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 1020g | £1,099 | £304–979 | |
| Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Native Third-party | 85mm | f/1.4 | 1130g | £1,099 | £509–704 | |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native Third-party | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 905g | £1,099 | £319–614 | |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Sports & action | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/4 | 780g | £1,149 | £729–819 | |
| Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native Third-party | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 2010g | £1,199 | £679–924 | |
| Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party | 14-24mm | f/2.8 | 1150g | £1,299 | £824 | |
| Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native First-party | 100-400mm | f/4.5-5.6 | 1570g | £1,899 | £689–1,399 | |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Sports & action · Portraits | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/2.8 | 1480g | £2,199 | £954–1,239 |
The wedding and portrait workhorse of its era. Bombproof build and lovely skin tones.
Pro sports DSLR from 2016. Built like a tank, with excellent high-ISO performance.
The cheapest full frame in this guide. Short battery life, so carry spares.
Canon LP-E19 · maker's battery about £169
Pro grip-body battery for the R1, R3 and 1D X series. Third-party: Hähnel £109.99. Carry at least one spare.
CFast + CF
A V30 UHS-I SD card is all this camera can use; faster UHS-II cards work but won't speed it up.
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
Real-world shots taken with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. Weather sealing for rain and dust. Pair it with a 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.
Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. Weather sealing for rain and dust. Pair it with as much reach as you can carry: 400–600mm equivalent or more.
It uses the Canon EF / EF-S mount. 17 lenses in our database fit natively, including 10 third-party options.
At MPB, used examples range from £279 to £1,109 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.
No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.