Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS R5 to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Canon RF / RF-S mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- faster bursts (30fps vs 20fps)
- 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2024)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| EOS R5 Mark II new | £4,399 |
| EOS R5 Mark II used (MPB, typical) | £3,350 |
| Your EOS R5 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £1,050 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £2,300 |
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 R5 specs · Canon EOS R5 Mark II specs · full comparison · best lenses for the EOS R5 Mark II
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS R5 to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain faster bursts (30fps vs 20fps), 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2024).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS R5 to the EOS R5 Mark II?
The EOS R5 Mark II costs £4,399 new and about £3,350 used at MPB. Trading in a used EOS R5 might bring roughly £1,050, so the net cost is around £2,300 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS R5 lenses work on the EOS R5 Mark II?
Both use the Canon RF / RF-S mount, so your lenses fit directly.