Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS R to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the Canon RF / RF-S mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- faster bursts (40fps vs 8fps)
- better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p (1.7× crop))
- cleaner high ISO
- in-body stabilisation
- 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2018 → 2022)
What you give up
- lower resolution (24MP vs 30MP)
What it costs
| EOS R6 Mark II new | £1,699 |
| EOS R6 Mark II used (MPB, typical) | £1,490 |
| Your EOS R trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £410 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £1,080 |
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 R 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 R to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain faster bursts (40fps vs 8fps), better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p (1.7× crop)), cleaner high ISO, in-body stabilisation, but you lose lower resolution (24MP vs 30MP).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS R 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 R might bring roughly £410, so the net cost is around £1,080 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS R lenses work on the EOS R6 Mark II?
Both use the Canon RF / RF-S mount, so your lenses fit directly.