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Small, cheap EF-M body with a flip-out screen and good Dual Pixel AF. The EF-M system has ended, so treat it as a complete kit rather than a system to grow.
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a 2020 APS-C 24.1MP mirrorless camera on the Canon EF-M mount. It shoots up to 10 frames per second, records 4K 24p (crop) video. Small, cheap EF-M body with a flip-out screen and good Dual Pixel AF. The EF-M system has ended, so treat it as a complete kit rather than a system to grow.
It's best suited to vlogging & video, everyday & travel, and it's an easy camera to learn on. In our database, 9 lenses fit it natively (4 from third-party makers such as Sigma, Tamron), and 24 fit with an adapter.
Used at MPB it currently sells for £364 to £369 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
| Released | 2020 |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | APS-C (23.5×15.6mm, 1.5× crop) |
| Resolution | 24.1 megapixels |
| Max burst | 10 fps |
| Sensor readout | Not published |
| Max ISO | 25,600 |
| Low-light score | 2.75/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Video | 4K 24p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Weight | 387 g with battery |
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
9 native · 24 adapted in our database
| Lens | Fit | Focal | Aperture | Weight | New ≈ | Used (MPB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Everyday & travel · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 15-45mm | f/3.5-6.3 | 130g | Discontinued | £38–57 | |
| Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Landscape · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 11-22mm | f/4-5.6 | 220g | Discontinued | £39–184 | |
| Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Everyday & travel · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 22mm | f/2 | 105g | Discontinued | £128–194 | |
| Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native First-party | 55-200mm | f/4.5-6.3 | 260g | Discontinued | £137–189 | |
| Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native Third-party | 30mm | f/1.4 | 265g | £339 | £154–214 | |
| Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 32mm | f/1.4 | 235g | Discontinued | £354 | |
| Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Astrophotography · Vlogging & video · Landscape | Native Third-party | 16mm | f/1.4 | 405g | £399 | £204–214 | |
| Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Portraits | Native Third-party | 56mm | f/1.4 | 280g | £399 | £269–349 | |
| Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Everyday & travel | Native Third-party | 18-200mm | f/3.5-6.3 | 460g | £449 | £219 | |
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 50mm | f/1.8 | 160g | £129 | £77–101 | |
| Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Everyday & travel · Vlogging & video | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 24mm | f/2.8 | 125g | £149 | £98–115 | |
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Landscape · Vlogging & video | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 10-18mm | f/4.5-5.6 | 240g | £229 | £38–112 | |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual) Astrophotography · Landscape | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 14mm | f/2.8 | 552g | £299 | £159–199 | |
| Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 85mm | f/1.8 | 425g | £349 | £108–199 | |
| Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Everyday & travel | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 17-50mm | f/2.8 | 565g | £349 | £199–264 | |
| Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Landscape · Astrophotography | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 11-16mm | f/2.8 | 555g | £399 | £174–239 | |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Everyday & travel | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 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 | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 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 | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 18-35mm | f/1.8 | 810g | £649 | £334–459 | |
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 35mm | f/1.4 | 665g | £699 | £75–324 | |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 50mm | f/1.4 | 815g | £749 | £334–499 | |
| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 100-400mm | f/5-6.3 | 1160g | £799 | £434–754 | |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Landscape | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 16-35mm | f/4 | 615g | £899 | £289–429 | |
| Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 1930g | £899 | £559–854 | |
| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Everyday & travel | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 24-105mm | f/4 | 795g | £999 | £259–689 | |
| Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 1020g | £1,099 | £304–979 | |
| Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 85mm | f/1.4 | 1130g | £1,099 | £509–704 | |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Everyday & travel · Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 905g | £1,099 | £319–614 | |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Sports & action | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 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 | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 2010g | £1,199 | £679–924 | |
| Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Astrophotography · Landscape | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 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 | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 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 | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus | 70-200mm | f/2.8 | 1480g | £2,199 | £954–1,239 |
Sony's first APS-C body with IBIS. Small battery, but capable and cheap used.
Entry X body with a large flip screen. Uses a conventional sensor, not X-Trans.
The world's lightest DSLR with a flip screen. A classic first camera.
Canon LP-E12 · maker's battery about £50
Tiny battery for the EOS M series and R100. Third-party: Mathorn USB-C £24. Carry at least one spare.
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.
*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 M50 Mark II is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
Real-world shots taken with the Canon EOS M50 Mark II. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Yes. APS-C sensor: about 1.5× extra reach from every lens. Light at 387g. Pair it with wide enough at arm's length: about 16–20mm equivalent, ideally light and stabilised.
Yes. APS-C sensor: about 1.5× extra reach from every lens. Light at 387g. Pair it with a standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).
It uses the Canon EF-M mount. 9 lenses in our database fit natively, including 4 third-party options, and 24 more via adapter (Nikon FTZ).
At MPB, used examples range from £364 to £369 (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.