Best telephoto lenses for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
15 telephoto lenses that fit the Canon EOS R6 Mark II (Canon RF mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 15 telephoto Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R6 Mark II — the full comparison is below.
Check the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM price on Amazon →
One limit of this table: it lists only Canon RF lenses that mount natively on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 15 of the 15 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC | 507g | Not verified (weight from the Canon RF lens-mount list table; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM | 635g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM | 695g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM | 930g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM | 935g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 1070g | Weather-sealed (weight excludes tripod mount) |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | 1115g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM | 1260g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM | 1365g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | 2050g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 2650g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 2890g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM | 3090g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM | 3130g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM | 3340g | Not verified (weight from the Canon RF lens-mount list table; sealing not stated on the source page) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC at 507g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM at 695g.
Complete the kit for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM takes 82mm front filters. One 82mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 82mm lens you add later — see which ones. 82mm filters on Amazon →
- The Canon EOS R6 Mark II takes an LP-E6NH battery ((Two) SD card slots • Compatible with UHS-II) — a spare battery and the right card class are body-specific, not lens-specific. LP-E6NH battery on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best telephoto lens for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. 15 telephoto Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these telephoto lenses fit the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC at 507g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM at 695g. Weights for 15 of the 15 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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