The Refurbished EF-S 55-250 IS STM isn't on the $99 fire sale it was a few months ago, but it did just go on discount again for $180 which is not a bad price. $60 off the price it has been for ages, and limited time free shipping also helps.
www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/refurbished-ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-5-6-is-stm
After last Christmas, I went to a local camera store with the intention of buying a M50II, to supplement my M5, and collection of 6 M lenses. I figured that the M mount wasn't likely to be around that much longer, so I had better get a backup camera while I still could.
When I got to the store, I was surprised to find that they had a M6II kit (15-45 lens + EVF), on final clearance, for only $650 Canadian dollars. I couldn't pass it up at that price, so bought it instead of the M50II.
I'm quite amazed at how much better the M6II can focus in low light than the M5, I really like the silent electronic shutter, and I'll finally be able to photograph things that move! ;) I was concerned at first about the EVF taking up the hot shoe, but I realized that I would be unlikely to use an external flash on this tiny camera anyway. In all the years I've owned the M5, I think I've only used my flash twice. The 430EXII flash I have, is larger and heavier than the M5, and feels so awkward and unbalanced. When I have need for the flash, I use it on one of my DSLRs instead.
So I say, if you already have M lenses, and can find a M6II at a good price, then definitely go for it!
$99 was a steal but $180 is still a great price, It’s a shame I am no longer in the U.S.…I will try to pick one up the next time I travel there.
The M6 II is so far the finest M-body I have used since I changed from EF to M in 2013.
Yes, it is still worth to buy if your are into the system already.
Not owning anything yet, I would probably look elsewhere.
As someone already mentioned, if you are wellstocked on lenses with M6 II or even bodies of the latest line, they will take you well into the next decade or even longer!
I’ve written a number of times in other forums about my transition from Canon APS-C DSLRs to the Canon M system since Jan of this year. After looking at options, reading reviews, and reading the views of numerous more experienced photographers, I made to decision in January to invest in a M50 MKII with the two kit lenses plus an EF-EOS M adapter so I could use my collection of EF & EF-S lenses. I made this decision and purchase prior to the R50 announcement and its RF-S kit lens. After that announcement I am still very pleased with the decision. And since then, I have been so impressed by the size, weight and quality of the images I’m getting, enough so that since January I’ve invested in a number of other Canon EF-M lenses, the three Sigma EF-M prime lenses, a M6 MKII body and a used M2 for everyday carry with the EF-M 22mm. I fully expect to get 5-7 years or more out of this equipment. Because of the RF mount larger size, the R system will never be as small IMHO. And the lens stable for the RF mount is small, although growing, and costly. And Canon has so far kept the RF mount closed and proprietary as far as auto-focus, IS lenses. And I put a lot of value in Sigma lenses. So I don’t really see any downsides here, at least as far as I am concerned. There are some days I wish I had two M6 MKII bodies, instead of a M6 MKII and a M50 MKII, but there other days I really appreciate the M50 MKII. Who knows I may just end up solving the problem by getting another M6 MKII.😀
Used the same reasoning when I decided to stick to M, even knowing it was being phased out by Canon, and decided to buy the M6II last November. For my use cases the EF and EFM lenses I got plus the M50 and M6II bodies will do the job well for many years. And when it’s finally time to buy something new I hope RFS will be a mature mount with many more native lenses (by Canon and 3rd parties) and access to affordable and small RF ff primes.
I bought a used M6II recently for a good price (the seller decided to move to the R - good for me), to use with my Canon EF & EF-S lenses (OEM and 3rd party) via the EF-EOS M adapter (plus a few EF-M lenses). I also use the Canon EF mount lenses on my Fuji X-T30 via the Fringer adapter.
Since Canon and Nikon develop their corresponding R and Z series gear, prices of the original EF and DX lenses in the used market begin to drop and become more affordable and widely available (as more people dump their old gear). This is the same reason I also bought a used Nikon Z50 + FTZ adapter to use my Nikon DX (and a few FX) lenses, because I also use the Nikon F mount lenses on my Fuji via the Fringer adapter. This vastly expands the lens variety for the Fuji. It is also good to shoot CanNikon as well, particularly the M6II with the excellent 32 MP sensor.
I have decided to stick to APS-C because I have made too much investment on the system, and I like the "crop factor" advantage on telephoto lenses.
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Is there any reason not to believe that all the M lenses will eventually be released as an RF version? I was at B&H last weekend checking out the R50 and the RF-S 18-150. It's a nice little package and the R50 has significant capabilities beyond the M50ii. It's compelling.
I have the M6ii and absolutely love it. It's a different beast than the M50ii. It has great compact ergonomics, a terrific sensor, and full controls. Nothing in the RF-S line offers that unique and desirable combination. So it's very much a personal decision and different for first time entrants into the Canon APSC eco-system versus existing users.
One more general comment. There is no shortage of cameras out there. All of them are more than capable of taking breathtaking photographs in the hands of a photographer with vision. For example, today I was in my office comparing my M6ii and 32mm f/1.4 lens with my Olympus E-M1mkiii with the 12-40 f/2.8. You know what? The pictures were indistinguishable on my 49" widescreen monitor. Sure, this was not a thorough scientific comparison, but I was kind of surprised how close the few pictures I shot actually were. So what I'm trying to point out here is that each person eventually finds the tool that they like the most. In my case, I had played around with the M6ii a few times at B&H and thought it was pretty sweet. It called to me and one day I eventually capitulated and walked out the door with it. Little did I know how fond of it I would become.
This is one of those cameras which will have some sort of ‘cult’ following many years after it is discontinued.
At first you say: it’s not for me, no internal viewfinder, people talk about shutter shock issues, etc. But once you get your hands on one it is really difficult not to like it and let go of it…well, it happened to me anyways after avoiding it for 3 years. It’s my go to camera now, with the M50 and RP hibernating in the dry box.