Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II to the Canon EOS R8?
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
- a lighter body (461g vs 765g)
- a mirrorless electronic viewfinder showing the exposure before you shoot, and modern subject-detection autofocus
- 6 years of newer processing and autofocus (2017 → 2023)
What you give up
- lower resolution (24MP vs 26.2MP)
- no weather sealing
What it costs
| EOS R8 new | £1,229 |
| EOS R8 used (MPB, typical) | £850 |
| Your EOS 6D Mark II trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £340 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £510 |
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 R8 specs · best lenses for the EOS R8
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II to the Canon EOS R8?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain faster bursts (40fps vs 6.5fps), better video (4K 60p vs 1080p 60p), cleaner high ISO, a lighter body (461g vs 765g), but you lose lower resolution (24MP vs 26.2MP) and no weather sealing.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS 6D Mark II to the EOS R8?
The EOS R8 costs £1,229 new and about £850 used at MPB. Trading in a used EOS 6D Mark II might bring roughly £340, so the net cost is around £510 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS 6D Mark II lenses work on the EOS R8?
Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.