Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.
What you gain
- faster bursts (40fps vs 6.5fps)
- better video (4K 60p vs 1080p 60p)
- cleaner high ISO
- in-body stabilisation
- a lighter body (670g vs 765g)
- a mirrorless electronic viewfinder showing the exposure before you shoot, and modern subject-detection autofocus
- 5 years of newer processing and autofocus (2017 → 2022)
What you give up
- lower resolution (24MP vs 26.2MP)
What it costs
| EOS R6 Mark II new | £1,699 |
| EOS R6 Mark II used (MPB, typical) | £1,490 |
| Your EOS 6D Mark II trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £340 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £1,150 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Canon EOS 6D Mark II specs · Canon EOS R6 Mark II specs · best lenses for the EOS R6 Mark II
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain faster bursts (40fps vs 6.5fps), better video (4K 60p vs 1080p 60p), cleaner high ISO, in-body stabilisation, but you lose lower resolution (24MP vs 26.2MP).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS 6D Mark II to the EOS R6 Mark II?
The EOS R6 Mark II costs £1,699 new and about £1,490 used at MPB. Trading in a used EOS 6D Mark II might bring roughly £340, so the net cost is around £1,150 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS 6D Mark II lenses work on the EOS R6 Mark II?
Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.