Best budget landscape lens for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?

Honestly, I've tried many setups over the years and if you're on a tight budget after dropping cash on that R6 II, look at the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM. Its tiny and way sharper than people give it credit for. Perfect for those Oregon vistas when you want that massive scale. If 16mm feels too wide, Id seriously consider hunting down a used Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM and grabbing the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. That combo has been my workhorse for landscape stuff for a decade and it still holds up. You can usually find the lens for like 300 bucks used. Its built like a tank and definitely wont let you down in the damp Oregon weather compared to a kit lens. Just keep an eye on those second hand markets and youll have plenty of cash left for your trip gas money... those Oregon sunrises are gonna look killer with some real glass.

Yo i just saw this and man i feel your pain!! Like someone mentioned, you really gotta look at the used market if you want quality glass without eating ramen for a month. Being a long-time shooter, i can tell you that the reliability on older gear is basically the same as the new stuff. There was a time when i first upgraded and had zero bucks left for glass... it was a struggle but honestly taught me so much. Here are a few things that totally saved me back then:

• checking the canon refurb store for the rf 24mm or 16mm
• hunting for an old ef 17-40mm f/4l... those things are tanks
• just using the adapter with older glass from ebay You're gonna have such a blast on your trip! The R6 II is an absolute beast tho and even the cheaper primes look amazing on it. Just get something with a solid build for those damp Oregon hikes and you'll be set. Cant wait to see what you capture!

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Coming back to this cuz I'm a total nerd for lens data and MTF charts! I totally feel you on the body-rich-lens-poor struggle... I did the exact same thing when I first upgraded my kit. I spent every cent on the sensor and had basically zero left for glass lol. It was a nightmare until I realized how much value is in the used market.

• Seriously, just go with any older manual prime from those classic brands like Nikon or Olympus.
• You get such amazing micro-contrast and edge sharpness that these modern cheap zooms just cant touch!
• The resolution you get for like 100 bucks is honestly insane if you dont mind focusing yourself.
• Just get a simple mechanical adapter and any old wide angle glass from a reputable brand and you're set. I love digging through old optical designs and honestly, some of those vintage wide angles are fantastic for landscape work. They handle flares way better than you'd expect and the build quality is basically bulletproof for those Oregon hikes! Just look for any of those old metal lenses from a big brand and you'll be stoked.

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