The R7 Mark II with 39MP: It Sounds Spot on – and here’s why it makes sense

[Richard CR]

Okay, so the rumors are sounding as if it appears that the Canon EOS R7 Mark II is indeed set to arrive in the first half of 2026 with a new 39MP APS-C sensor of BSI variety, either stacked or unstacked. As someone who enjoys delicious megapickles, I'll be happy with 39 versus 32.5, even […]

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[Maximilian]

Whatever pixel count the Mark II will get, whatever sensor design, the performance will be very interesting.
Can't wait what readout speed and what DR and s/n it will deliver. I hope your predictions are right @Richard CR.

Yes, I really want this lens for my next APS-C camera, as Canon doesn’t think we deserve a modern fast kit zoom.

And I can tell you, you will love the 18-50 DC DN. At least I do.

 

[Nemorino]

IMO the question is if the DPAF performance will suffer from the smaller pixels.

 

[Richard CR]

IMO the question is if the DPAF performance will suffer from the smaller pixels.

*assuming stacked sensor*

The efficiency gained by going stacked from front side illumination should be enough to offset the small efficiency loss by slightly smaller pixels.

In theory, of course.