Canon
EOS R8
2023Mirrorless
24MP
40fps max
≈16readout ms
102kmax ISO
Low light 461g
New ≈£1,229
Used at MPB*£789–914
R6 Mark II sensor in a light body. A cheap, strong low-light full frame.
Illustration, not a product photo.
Canon · 2020 · Mirrorless · Canon RF / RF-S
Canon EOS R6
20MP is modest, but low light and autofocus are still excellent.
Full frameOlder modelBudgetPortraitsAstrophotographySports & action
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£809–1,159
Overview
The Canon EOS R6 is a 2020 Full frame 20MP mirrorless camera on the Canon RF / RF-S mount. It shoots up to 20 frames per second, records 4K 60p video and has in-body stabilisation, and it's weather sealed. 20MP is modest, but low light and autofocus are still excellent.
It's best suited to portraits, astrophotography, sports & action. In our database, 21 lenses fit it natively (3 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Laowa), and 16 fit with an adapter.
Used at MPB it currently sells for £809 to £1,159 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
Key specifications
| Released | 2020 |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Full frame (36×24mm, 1× crop) |
| Resolution | 20 megapixels |
| Max burst | 20 fps |
| Sensor readout | Not published |
| Max ISO | 102,400 |
| Low-light score | 5/5 |
| Stabilisation | In-body (IBIS) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Video | 4K 60p |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 680 g with battery |
| Mount | Canon RF / RF-S |
Strengths
- Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field
- 20fps bursts for decisive moments
- In-body image stabilisation with every lens
- Weather sealing for rain and dust
Things to consider
- Older autofocus generation; check shutter count and battery health when buying used
Compatible lenses
21 native · 16 adapted in our database
APS-C lenses aren't listed. 22 APS-C lenses for this mount (such as Canon RF-S, Sigma DC DN, Tamron Di III-A) would mount on the EOS R6, but only in crop mode, using about 9MP of its 20MP. That's a big disadvantage, so we leave them out.
| Lens | Fit | Focal | Aperture | Weight | New ≈ | Used (MPB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 50mm | f/1.8 | 160g | £209 | £124–164 | |
| Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Astrophotography · Vlogging & video · Landscape | Native First-party | 16mm | f/2.8 | 165g | £299 | £204–259 | |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual) Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party (manual focus) | 14mm | f/2.8 | 552g | £299 | £314–349 | |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 24-105mm | f/4-7.1 | 395g | £499 | £199–294 | |
| Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Landscape · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 15-30mm | f/4.5-6.3 | 390g | £499 | £349–429 | |
| Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Portraits | Native First-party | 85mm | f/2 | 500g | £599 | £239–489 | |
| Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native First-party | 100-400mm | f/5.6-8 | 635g | £649 | £534–639 | |
| Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 Portraits | Native Third-party, licensed | 85mm | f/1.4 | 568g | £699 | £434–669 | |
| Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party (manual focus) | 15mm | f/2 | 500g | £699 | £354–409 | |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native First-party | 28-70mm | f/2.8 | 495g | £1,099 | £1,009–1,049 | |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Everyday & travel · Landscape | Native First-party | 24-105mm | f/4 | 700g | £1,299 | £689–969 | |
| Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Portraits · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 50mm | f/1.4 | 580g | £1,449 | £1,099–1,129 | |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Sports & action · Portraits | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/4 | 695g | £1,599 | £1,079–1,159 | |
| Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Landscape | Native First-party | 14-35mm | f/4 | 540g | £1,699 | £1,029–1,139 | |
| Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Wildlife & animals | Native First-party | 200-800mm | f/6.3-9 | 2050g | £1,899 | £1,599–1,639 | |
| Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Portraits | Native First-party | 50mm | f/1.2 | 950g | £2,299 | £1,439–1,559 | |
| Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native First-party | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 900g | £2,399 | £1,569–1,959 | |
| Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Portraits | Native First-party | 85mm | f/1.2 | 1195g | £2,799 | £1,339–1,739 | |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Sports & action · Portraits | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/2.8 | 1070g | £2,799 | £1,519–1,799 | |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 28-70mm | f/2 | 1430g | £3,099 | £1,649–2,479 | |
| Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM Sports & action · Wildlife & animals | Native First-party | 100-300mm | f/2.8 | 2590g | £9,999 | £8,049–8,339 | |
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Portraits · Everyday & travel | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus | 50mm | f/1.8 | 160g | £129 | £77–101 | |
| Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Portraits | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus | 85mm | f/1.8 | 425g | £349 | £108–199 | |
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography | Adapted Via Canon EF-EOS R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R adapter, full autofocus | 70-200mm | f/2.8 | 1480g | £2,199 | £954–1,239 |
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Batteries and memory cards
Battery
Canon LP-E6NH
Canon's long-running full-frame/enthusiast battery. Older LP-E6N and LP-E6 also fit most bodies, with reduced performance on some. Third-party: SmallRig USB-C version £31.90. Carry at least one spare.
Card slots
2× SD (UHS-II)
A V60 UHS-II SD card clears bursts quickly; V90 only if you use the highest-bitrate video modes.
How the EOS R6 compares
Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 6 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Canon EOS R6 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 R6. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R6 good for portraits?
Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. 20fps bursts for decisive moments. Pair it with around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.
Is the Canon EOS R6 good for astrophotography?
Yes. Full-frame sensor for low light and shallow depth of field. 20fps bursts for decisive moments. Pair it with wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.
What lenses fit the Canon EOS R6?
It uses the Canon RF / RF-S mount. 21 lenses in our database fit natively, including 3 third-party options, and 16 more via adapter (Canon EF-EOS R).
How much is a used Canon EOS R6?
At MPB, used examples range from £809 to £1,159 (checked 6 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.
Does the Canon EOS R6 have image stabilisation?
Yes, it has in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), so every lens is stabilised.