Canon Announces EOS R8 Mark II With Grip Accessory and Sub-$2K Price

Canon unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II on Sept 15, 2026, priced at $1,899 for the body (or $2,099 with the RF 24-50mm kit) and shipping in October 2026, plus a new ergonomic grip accessory for $99. Rumored specs appear largely confirmed: a 24MP full-frame sensor borrowed from the R6 II, Dual Pixel AF II with animal and people tracking, a rear joystick, LUTs, and color filters; 4K/60p and 6K-oversampled 4K video, electronic shutter up to 1/16000, 7.5 stops of IBIS, weather sealing, SD card, LP-E17, and ~500 g body. Canon also teased the Speedlite EL-5 II. Official materials align with prior rumors, with shipping slated for the second half of October 2026.