What is the best all-around lens for a Canon R6 Mark II if I can only afford to buy one right now? I am honestly so lost and sorry if this is a really dumb question but I just got this camera and I have no idea what I am doing. I spent almost all my money on the actual camera body because my friend said it was the best but I didnt realize the lenses were so confusing. I have a huge trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in like ten days and I really need to get something ordered ASAP so I can practice with it before we leave.
I have about 900 dollars left in my budget for this and I just want one thing that can do everything. Like I want to take pictures of my kids playing but also the big scenery and mountains and stuff. I keep seeing things like 24-105 and 24-70 and f4 and I dont know what any of those numbers mean or if they even fit on my camera without some kind of adapter piece. Is the one that comes in the box good enough or should I buy something else? I dont want to be carrying a heavy bag of glass around in the heat so just one lens that stays on the camera the whole time would be perfect if that even exists...
Honestly, congrats on that R6 Mark II! You basically bought a Ferrari of cameras, so dont feel bad about being a bit overwhelmed. I remember my first big trip to Zion where I lugged three heavy lenses and a tripod through the heat, and let me tell you... my back was absolutely killing me by day two. I barely even swapped the lenses because I was so worried about getting dust inside the camera while hiking. Since you have a $900 limit and need one lens that does literally everything, you absolutely have to get the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM. It is seriously the ultimate travel lens for people who hate carrying bags, ngl. Heres why I think its perfect for your Grand Canyon trip:
- It goes from 24mm (wide enough for those massive canyon views) all the way to 240mm (zoom in on your kids or wildlife).
- It fits your camera directly with no adapter needed since its an RF lens.
- Its way more versatile than the basic kit lens that comes in the box.
- You can find it right around $899 brand new, which hits your budget perfectly. I used this same setup for a family reunion at a lake last summer and it was amazing. I could take a wide shot of the whole group and then immediately zoom in to catch a candid of my niece laughing without moving an inch. Its fast, its sharp enough for what you need, and you wont be fumbling with gear while everyone else is enjoying the view! Seriously, just grab this one and dont look back!
