Advice Needed - Canon RP vs R8 vs 6D Mark II

[Golem]

I guess it all depends what you are after the camera to do for you. I bought my Canon EOS R barely 1 year ago when there were many other options out there like the R8 etc. But the price was so attractive it really was a no brainer and the camera can do everything i want it to do. Newer cameras advertise lots of "New" features but determine if the new features will really make a difference for what you are planning on doing.

Did exactly that myself. Especially since the "R zero" has the sensor cover, and Im swapping primes. Also I still have a good collection of big batteries left over from FF Canon SLRs.

A used R zero is about the same $ as a new R8. Clearly a more advanced camera, but nothing about its interface was brought forward to the newer models. It was just too unconventional.

Altho many folks prefer the opposite, I like the blank exterior of the R zero, not cluttered with external dials for features that I dont use ... not even a mode selector dial. Everything hidden !

 

[Golem]

Just to close the thread: Eventually, I decided to go with a used Canon EOS R (~800 euros). Now I'm thinking of getting a new lens for it because my EF-S 18-55mm doesn't work well in combination with this camera. When it is set to full-frame (FF), the image quality is reduced to 10 MP. I found several options to address this gap (I already have a 50mm prime and 70-300mm zoom lens):

• Used Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM (~309 euros)
• Used Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM (~450 euros)
• Used Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM (~300 euros)

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about these options.

The 24-105/4.0 is the obvious choice. Dont forget to budget $150 for the EF lens adapter.

Cograts on the "R zero". Not many users choose it becuz its interface is distinctly different than the mainstream. I happen to really love the interface, with no external dials cluttering the camera !

I do hope you like the interface. Its part of what makes a used R zero so affordable ... as too many users couldnt accomodate it.

BTW, youre getting the large battery. One spare is enuf for some users (but I bring 2 or 3). You also have the sensor shield when swapping lenses (not on lesser models).

 

[dzvolkau]

Thank you for the advice! I also found that the 24-105mm f/4 is one of the best options within my budget. It will definitely take some time to learn how to switch between its features, but so far, so good.