Are there any Canon EOS R5 Mark II deals for Cyber Monday 2026?

So funny you ask this — last summer I was obsessing over upgrade costs and ngl I almost went broke. For Cyber Monday 2026, youll definitely see the Canon EOS R5 Mark II drop below your cap at UK shops like Wex or Park.

• Target £3,149 for the body.
• Skip the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM bundle to stay under budget. Tbh just wake up early Monday because those deals go FAST.

Expect the Canon EOS R5 Mark II body to hit £2,950. To stay under £3,200 total avoid the L-series bundles.

• Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM for £140.
• Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM for £210. I do my own sensor cleaning and saved £150 last year. Dealer wanted £400 for "service" but I did it for £20. Buying individual parts saves £350 over bundles. Cost per wedding is only £15.

ngl i spent months hunting for my kit and learned that canon usually bundles the high-end glass for way better discounts during cyber week. last time i waited until the last minute and almost missed out on the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM which is basically ESSENTIAL for weddings anyway. if youre trying to stay under £3,200 total with glass youll probably have to look at these options:

• keep an eye on the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM bundle if you want a prime setup since it usually stays well under budget.
• check for "open box" units at park cameras because people always return stuff right after black friday...
• look for the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM if you need a solid portrait lens for the 2027 season. tbh its lowkey better to get the body solo and wait for used lens deals on mpb later on if the bundles are too pricey...

Saw this thread earlier but just now getting a chance to chime in—honestly, everyone keeps recommending those tiny STM primes to save cash, but if you're shooting weddings in London, you're going to be miserable swapping lenses in the rain. Most 'essential' gear lists are just people repeating what they heard on a tech blog anyway. If you're picking up the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, I’d look for a deal on the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM—wait, I know, people love to hate on variable apertures, but the versatility is a massive win when you're stuck in the back of a church. It usually drops to around £650 during the Cyber Monday sales. For the reception, everyone recommends the 50mm but honestly, it’s a bit tight for crowded dance floors. Grab the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM instead. It’s a fantastic little pancake lens that’s way sharper than the 'pro' crowd wants to admit, and it keeps the kit light. People get so caught up in the 'L' badge hype that they forget a wedding is a marathon, not a gear show. Just keep an eye on the official Canon refurb store or even the 'damaged box' section at some retailers—sometimes they drop stock that’s basically brand new for way less than the standard retail 'deals' which are often just a free SD card and a pat on the back.

Building on the earlier suggestion, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II has a lower cost per year than the Sony a7R V if you factor in the UK's current resale markets. To hit your £3,200 target, look at the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM which usually drops to £215 during Cyber Monday. This setup puts your total at £3,165. I do all my own maintenance to save cash. A shop wanted £150 to "optimize" my focus settings, but I did it myself in twenty minutes with a printed test chart. Over a five-year period, this kit costs you £633 per year. If you book 30 weddings annually, that is only £21 per job. It beats the heck out of spending £4,000 on a kit that depreciates faster.