Canon
EOS M5
2016MirrorlessOlder model
24.2MP
7fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 427g
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£204–274
EF-M body with a built-in viewfinder and enthusiast dials.
Illustration, not a product photo.
Canon · 2018 · DSLR · Canon EF / EF-S
Canon EOS 2000D
Basic, very cheap DSLR. Fine for learning; slow and dated by today's standards.
APS-CBeginner-friendlyBudget
New ≈Check retailers
Used at MPB*£194–334
Overview
The Canon EOS 2000D is a 2018 APS-C 24.1MP DSLR on the Canon EF / EF-S mount. It shoots up to 3 frames per second, records 1080p 30 video. Basic, very cheap DSLR. Fine for learning; slow and dated by today's standards.
It's best suited to general photography, and it's an easy camera to learn on. In our database, 24 lenses fit it natively (14 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Sigma, Tamron).
Used at MPB it currently sells for £194 to £334 depending on condition, and new stock varies by retailer.
Key specifications
| Released | 2018 |
| Type | DSLR |
| Sensor | APS-C (23.5×15.6mm, 1.5× crop) |
| Resolution | 24.1 megapixels |
| Max burst | 3 fps |
| Sensor readout | Mechanical shutter (DSLR) |
| Max ISO | 6,400 |
| Low-light score | 3/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Video | 1080p 30 |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Weight | 475 g with battery |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S |
Strengths
- APS-C sensor: about 1.6× extra reach from every lens
- Light at 475g
- Optical viewfinder with zero lag and long battery life
- Strong value used, from £194
Things to consider
- No in-body stabilisation: use stabilised lenses or faster shutter speeds
- Not weather sealed
- DSLR: no subject-detection autofocus through the viewfinder, and lens development has stopped
Compatible lenses
24 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 | |
| Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Everyday & travel · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 24mm | f/2.8 | 125g | £149 | £98–115 | |
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Landscape · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 10-18mm | f/4.5-5.6 | 240g | £229 | £38–112 | |
| 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 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Everyday & travel | Native Third-party | 17-50mm | f/2.8 | 565g | £349 | £199–264 | |
| Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Landscape · Astrophotography | Native Third-party | 11-16mm | f/2.8 | 555g | £399 | £174–239 | |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 18-135mm | f/3.5-5.6 | 388g | £449 | £149–204 | |
| Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Everyday & travel · Wildlife & animals | Native Third-party | 18-400mm | f/3.5-6.3 | 710g | £599 | £454–709 | |
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video | Native Third-party | 18-35mm | f/1.8 | 810g | £649 | £334–459 | |
| 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 |
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Batteries and memory cards
Battery
Canon LP-E10 · maker's battery about £48
Entry DSLR battery (EOS 2000D). Carry at least one spare.
Card slots
SD (UHS-I)
A V30 UHS-I SD card is all this camera can use; faster UHS-II cards work but won't speed it up.
Where to buy
*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 2000D is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
See example photos
Real-world shots taken with the Canon EOS 2000D. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Frequently asked questions
What lenses fit the Canon EOS 2000D?
It uses the Canon EF / EF-S mount. 24 lenses in our database fit natively, including 14 third-party options.
How much is a used Canon EOS 2000D?
At MPB, used examples range from £194 to £334 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.
Does the Canon EOS 2000D have image stabilisation?
No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.