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Canon Announces R6 Mark II, RF135mm f1.8 Lens, Speedlite
2 November 2022
Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark II camera along with the RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM mid-telephoto portrait lens and Speedlite EL-5 flash unit.
R6 MARK II
The R6 Mark II camera is Canon's new hybrid full-frame offering, the first EOS R series full-frame mirrorless to take the step into the second generation, the company said.
The new camera is designed for professional production, vlogging, still pictures, filmmaking and more. The camera is also well-suited for various photography subjects such as portrait, landscape, sports and wildlife, Canon said.
Highlights of the new camera include:
- 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- 4K60 10-bit internal video
- C-Log 3
- External 6K ProRes Raw recording
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- 12 fps mechanical shutter
- 40 fps electronic shutter
- Sensor-shift 5-axis image stabilization
- 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
- 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
- Dual UHS-II memory card slots
Specifications of the new camera include:
CANON EOS R6 MARK II SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 14,2-Megapoixel full-frame CMOS 1.5x crop factor
Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9Bit Depth Lens Mount File Formats C-Raw, HEIF, JPEG Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder Built-in 0.5" 3,690,000-dot OLED
23mm eye point
100 percent covers
0.76x magnification
-4 to +2 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch 1,620,000-dot articulating touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 seconds
Electronic Shutter: 1/16000 to 30 secondsFrame Rate Mechanical Shutter:
- Up to 12 fps at 24-Mp for up to 110 Raws or 1,000 JPEGs
Electronic Shutter
- Up to 40 fps at 24-Mp for up to 75 Raws of 190 JPEGsISO 100 to 6400 in Auto mode
Extended: 100 to 204,800
100 to 25,600 in Manual mode
Extended: 100 to 204,800Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization 5-axis, sensor shift Flash No built-in flash
eTTL, intelligent hot shoe
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 secondMovie H.264/H.265/MPEG-4 4:2:2 10-Bit:
- UHD 4K (3840x2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
- 1920x1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps
Raw via HDMI:
- 6144x4032 up to 59.94 fps
Canon Log 3
Built-in stereo micConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
Micro-HDMI, USB-C
3.5mm stereo mic,3.5 stereo headphonePower Rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.2 VDC, 2130 mAh
760 shotsDimensions 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches Weight 1.3 lbs. 
Canon said the R6 Mark II camera body only and kits with either the Canon RF24-105 f4 L IS USM or the RF24-105 f4.0-7.1 IS STM USM lens will be available in late November for $2,499, $3,599 and $2,799 respectively. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
RF135MM PRIME
The RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM is a fixed focal length mid-telephoto portrait lens compatible with any R-series camera. It features a large-diameter f1.8 and in-lens image stabilization that couples with the in-body IS of the R6 Mark II camera and other EOS R equipped IBIS cameras.
Highlights of the new 135mm lens include:
- RF mount
- Full-frame format
- Optical image stabilizer
- Ring-type ultrasonic motor AF system
- Customizable control ring
Specifications of the new prime include:
CANON RF 135mm f1.8 L IS USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 135mm Aperture Maximum Aperture: f1.8
9 rounded diaphragm bladesMinimum Focus 2.29 feet Magnification 0.26x Optical Design 17 elements in 12 groups
3 UD elements, ASC and Super Spectra coatingAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization 5.0 stops with lens alone
8.0 stops with body stabilizationFilter Thread 82mm Dimensions 3.51 x 5.12 inches Weight 2.06 lbs. Canon said the RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM will be available in late January 2023 for $2,099. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
EL-5 SPEEDLITE
Canon also announced the new Speedlite EL-5 flash unit designed for superior compatibility with the new R6 Mark II. The Speedlite EL-5 is Canon's first flash product compatible with the new multi-function shoe present in the EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R3, EOS R7 and EOS R10 cameras.
Highlights of the new flash include:
- 2.4 GHz wireless radio transmission
- Guide Number: 197 ft. at ISO 100 and 200mm
- LP-EL lithium-ion battery
- Modeling lamp
- Multi-function shoe
- Zoom Range: 24-200mm (14mm with panel)
- Recycle Time: 0.1-1.2 seconds
- Extended Control from 1/1 to 1/1024
- Joystick, dial and high-definition LCD
- Remote Control with Camera Connect App
- Dust and moisture-resistant construction
Specifications of the new Speedlite include:
CANON EL-5 SPEEDLITE SPECIFICATIONS Guide Number 196.9 ft. at ISO 100 and 200mm Coverage 24 to 200mm full frame
14mm with Wide-Angle AdapterAuto Zoom Head Yes Bounce Head -7° to +120° Swivel Head 360° Recycle Time 0.1 to 1.2 seconds Modeling Light Yes Exposure Control Canon E-TTL/E-TTL II, Manual Modes Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync Power Range 1/1 to 1/1024 Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps Wireless TTL/Manaul up to 98.4 feet
15 channels
5 groupsPower Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Dimensions 3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9 inches Weight 17.3 oz. Canon said the Speedlite EL-5 flash will be available in late March 2023 for $399.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Boundless Creativity: Canon Announces the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Hybrid Full-Frame Camera
New RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM Lens and Speedlite EL-5 Flash Unit Also Announced
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the launch of the new EOS R6 Mark II camera body, Canon's new hybrid full-frame camera and the first EOS R series full-frame mirrorless to take the step into the second generation. In addition, Canon is also introducing the new RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM mid-telephoto portrait lens and Speedlite EL-5 flash unit.
Ideal for advanced amateurs and featuring user-friendly functions, the EOS R6 Mark II camera is a high-performance hybrid camera that's designed to capture decisive moments in both photo and video formats. It will satisfy a wide range of needs including professional production, vlogging, still pictures, filmmaking and more. The camera is also well-suited for various photography subjects such as portrait, landscape, sports and wildlife. With the EOS R6 Mark II camera, creativity has virtually no borders.
As the marketshare leader for mirrorless cameras in the United States through Q3 of 2022, Canon continues to strengthen its innovative EOS R lineup with the new EOS R6 Mark II camera. The EOS R6 Mark II offers enhanced video and photo functions, such as in-body Image Stabilization, as well as specifications that can satisfy video production needs, such as controlled focusing.
"As a filmmaker who is always on the move, I need a camera I can trust in a multitude of environments as well as keeping up with my fast paced style of shooting and the new Canon EOS R6 Mark II does just that." said Canon Co-Lab Creator, Sam Newton.
In addition to its compact size and ease of use, the EOS R6 Mark II camera also features:
- 24.2 megapixels, full-frame image sensor
- 4K 59.94p video recording
- External 6K Raw video recording / Internal 4K video recording oversampled from 6K
- High-speed burst shooting
- Canon Log 3 maximizing dynamic range
- Autofocus: highly accurate subject detection with human, animal, vehicle and automatic settings
- Horses, trains and airplanes are newly detectable through the use of deep learning technology
- Continuous movie recording that exceeds 30 minutes
- Up to 12 frames per second mechanical shutter
- Up to 40 frames per second with electronic shutter
- In-body Image Stabilization as effective as up to 8 stops faster shutter speed
New Lens, Flash
Alongside the new camera body, Canon has announced a new addition to its growing line of innovative RF lenses -- the RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM. This is a fixed focal length mid-telephoto portrait lens that is compatible with any EOS R-series camera. The RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM achieves beautiful and generous bokeh with the large-diameter f1.8 and comes equipped with in-lens Image Stabilization. The coordinated control of this IS coupled with the in-body IS present in the EOS R6 Mark II camera and other EOS R equipped IBIS cameras helps reduce camera shake and empowers photographers to express a feel of motion when shooting in dark areas with slow shutter speeds.
"The image quality and super smooth bokeh out of the new RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM lens is absolutely spectacular and superior to the EF version," said Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy.
Additionally, Canon has announced the new Speedlite EL-5 flash unit, designed for superior compatibility with the new EOS R6 Mark II. The Speedlite EL-5 is Canon's first flash product compatible with the new multi-function shoe present in the EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R3, EOS R7 and EOS R10 cameras.
"The new Canon Speedlite EL-5 flash will give that magical kiss of light that brings a picture to life and illuminates your creative vision." said Canon Explorer of Light, Bob Davis.
Price & Availability
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera body only and kits with either the Canon RF24-105 f4 L IS USM or the RF24-105 f4.0-7.1 IS STM USM lens will be available in late November 2022 for estimated retail prices of $2,499, $3,599 and $2,799 respectively.
The Canon RF135mm f1.8 L IS USM will be available in late January 2023 for an estimated retail price of $2,099.
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 flash unit will be available in late March 2023 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.