{"id":9838,"date":"2026-09-16T00:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T00:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-accessories-for-canon-eos-r8-mark-ii\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:12:54","slug":"best-accessories-for-canon-eos-r8-mark-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-accessories-for-canon-eos-r8-mark-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Accessories for Canon EOS R8 Mark II"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\">\n<div class=\"article-intro\">\n<p>The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a 24.2 MP full-frame body with 5-axis IBIS, a multi-controller, and a side SD door. The first add-on is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-announced-first-look-youtube-video-r8-ii-camera--canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-livestream-panel---tune-in-at-bh-photo-302879809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EG-E2 Extension grip<\/a> Canon announced with this camera. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check the EG-E2 on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quick-picks-box\">\n  <div class=\"qp-header\">\n    <h2>Our Top Picks at a Glance<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"qp-sub\">Reviewed September 2026 \u00b7 EOS R8 Mark II \u00b7 499 g body \/ 546 g with battery \u00b7 LP-E17 \u00b7 side UHS-II SD door \u00b7 EG-E2 grip<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"qp-cards\">\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--gold\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">01<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Canon EG-E2 Extension Grip<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.8 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">The grip Canon named for this body. Tripod socket stays. Battery door still opens with the grip on.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"qp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#best-overall\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--green\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">02<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Canon LP-E17<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.5 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">Same 7.2 V \/ 1040 mAh cell. Body ships with one. IBIS, 40 fps, and 4K60 all run from it.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"qp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#best-value\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--blue\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">03<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Canon LC-E17 charger<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.3 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">Official charger family for LP-E17. USB-C on the body is not a second empty pack.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"qp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#budget-pick\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\"><p><em>This page contains affiliate links. A purchase through those links may earn Cameraegg a commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"info-module buying-guide\" id=\"who-should-buy\">\n  <h3>Who should buy what<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Larger hands or a heavier RF zoom:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">EG-E2 Extension Grip<\/a>. It is the grip announced with this body.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>A second cell for long days:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">Canon LP-E17<\/a>. The camera still uses this pack.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Charge the spare off the camera:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E \/ LC-E17C<\/a>.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>EG-E1 or a cage cut for the previous R8 door:<\/strong> card access moved. See <a href=\"#ege1-skip\">EG-E1<\/a>.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n  <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n    <thead><tr><th>Accessory<\/th><th>Fit on Mark II<\/th><th>Job<\/th><th>Buy<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr class=\"highlight-row\"><td><strong>Canon EG-E2<\/strong><\/td><td>Named grip; tripod socket kept<\/td><td>Handling on 499 g \/ 546 g body<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"table-price-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>Canon LP-E17<\/strong><\/td><td>B&#038;H: 1\u00d7 included<\/td><td>Spare 1040 mAh \/ 45 g pack<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"table-price-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>Canon LC-E17<\/strong><\/td><td>USB-C also charges the body<\/td><td>Fill the spare off-camera<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"table-price-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>EG-E1<\/strong><\/td><td>Built for the original R8 shared door<\/td><td>Skip \u2014 side card door now<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" class=\"table-price-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Check price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>How We Picked<\/h2>\n<div class=\"how-we-picked\">\n<p>Three sourced facts about this body: the grip Canon named with it, the cell that is still in the box, and the card door that no longer shares the battery hatch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Read the body, then the grip name.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/2001101-REG\/canon_7503c002_eos_r8_mark_ii.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">B&#038;H 7503C002<\/a> lists 24.2 MP full-frame, 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, a single UHS-II SD slot, USB-C for charge and data, 1\u00d7 LP-E17 included, 131.3 \u00d7 89.9 \u00d7 79.8 mm, <strong>499 g<\/strong> body-only and <strong>546 g<\/strong> with battery and card. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-announced-first-look-youtube-video-r8-ii-camera--canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-livestream-panel---tune-in-at-bh-photo-302879809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">B&#038;H\u2019s launch release<\/a> : an optional <strong>EG-E2 Extension grip<\/strong> ships alongside the camera, with a built-in tripod socket. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/mirrorless-cameras\/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TechRadar\u2019s review<\/a> : the single SD slot moved to a dedicated grip-side door, a multi-controller was added, and the dedicated grip is a grip only \u2014 no extra battery \u2014 with a hinge for the battery door.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Keep the cell SKU. Do not invent a new CIPA row.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canon.co.uk\/store\/canon-lp-e17-battery-pack\/9967B002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon UK<\/a> rates LP-E17 at 7.2 V, 1040 mAh, 45 g, and pairs it with the LC-E17E charger. <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.canon\/en\/consumer\/battery-pack-lp-e17\/main\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon Asia<\/a> lists LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E \/ LC-E17C. <a href=\"https:\/\/amateurphotographer.com\/latest\/photo-news\/the-new-canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-may-not-be-retro-but-im-happy-as-it-fixes-my-biggest-complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Amateur Photographer<\/a> : the Mark II keeps the same battery as the R8. USB-C charging on the body does not create a second empty pack in the bag.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Match the grip to the new card door.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cam.start.canon\/en\/C013\/manual\/html\/UG-10_Reference_0050.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon\u2019s EOS R8 guide<\/a> names EG-E1 as a dedicated accessory for that camera, with battery and card going in or out with the grip attached. That workflow assumed one underside door. Mark II splits the card to the side. Wait for an R8 Mark II cage if you need rails around the new joystick and card door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Detailed Reviews<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-overall\" data-badge=\"best-overall\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-overall\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/div>\n  <h3>Canon EG-E2 Extension Grip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Handling on the compact full-frame body<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> EG-E2 \u00b7 tripod socket \u00b7 no extra battery<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.8 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU<\/th><td>EG-E2 Extension grip \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-announced-first-look-youtube-video-r8-ii-camera--canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-livestream-panel---tune-in-at-bh-photo-302879809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">B&#038;H launch release<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Body<\/th><td>499 g body \/ 546 g with battery and card (B&#038;H)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>What it is not<\/th><td>Not EG-E1. Not a battery grip.<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Tripod<\/th><td>Built-in tripod socket<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits the R8 Mark II.<\/strong> This camera changed the right-hand shape and moved the card. The grip Canon announced with it is EG-E2. TechRadar: it adds height, keeps battery access via a hinge, and does not sneak in a second LP-E17.<\/p>\n  <p>Buy EG-E2 if your hands overshoot the new flat body or you mount a 24\u2013105. Skip it if the 499 g shell already fills the hand and you only need a spare cell.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-value\" data-badge=\"best-value\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-value\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/div>\n  <h3>Canon Battery Pack LP-E17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Second cell on the same SKU<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 7.2 V \u00b7 1040 mAh \u00b7 45 g<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.5 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU<\/th><td>LP-E17 \/ 9967B002 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canon.co.uk\/store\/canon-lp-e17-battery-pack\/9967B002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon UK<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Rating<\/th><td>7.2 V, 1040 mAh, 45 g<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>In the box<\/th><td>B&#038;H: 1\u00d7 LP-E17 included<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Why spare<\/th><td>IBIS, 40 fps, and 4K60 run from this cell. AP: same battery as the R8.<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it is Value.<\/strong> The Mark II did not switch to LP-E6NH. One pack ships in the box. A second genuine LP-E17 is the cheap insurance for a day that now includes IBIS and 4K60.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"budget-pick\" data-badge=\"budget-pick\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-budget\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/div>\n  <h3>Canon LC-E17 Battery Charger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Fill the spare without tying up USB-C<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E \/ LC-E17C<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.3 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>Family<\/th><td>LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E \/ LC-E17C \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.canon\/en\/consumer\/battery-pack-lp-e17\/main\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon Asia<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Pairs with<\/th><td>LP-E17 (Canon UK: LC-E17E)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Body USB-C<\/th><td>B&#038;H: USB-C for charging and data<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it is Budget.<\/strong> You can charge the camera over USB-C. That occupies the body. The spare pack still wants the charger Canon lists next to LP-E17. Buy LC-E17 (or the E\/C regional lid) once; do not treat in-camera USB as a second empty battery.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>If You Need Something Else<\/h2>\n<p>EG-E1 is Canon\u2019s grip for the original EOS R8, where battery and card share one door. This body does not have that door.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"ege1-skip\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">Also consider<\/div>\n  <h3>Canon EG-E1 Extension Grip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>Canon R8 guide<\/th><td>Dedicated optional accessory for EOS R8. Battery and card insert with the grip on.<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Mark II<\/th><td>TechRadar: SD slot is a grip-side door. Battery stays on the base.<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Cages<\/th><td>SmallRig 4212 was cut for the original R8. Joystick and card door are new.<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>Keep EG-E1 on an original R8. For Mark II, the named grip is EG-E2. Pair the body with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-memory-card-for-canon-eos-r8-mark-ii\/\">UHS-II card<\/a> in that new side slot.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50&#038;Ntt=Canon+EG-E1+Extension+Grip\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-module\">\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Why EG-E2 instead of EG-E1<\/h3><p>B&#038;H\u2019s launch release names EG-E2 for this camera. Canon\u2019s R8 guide names EG-E1 for the original R8, where battery and card share the grip. TechRadar: Mark II moved the card to a side door.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Whether an original-R8 cage is the travel default<\/h3><p>This body adds a multi-controller and a side card door. Buy a cage cut for R8 Mark II when it exists.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Why a spare LP-E17 if USB-C charges the camera<\/h3><p>B&#038;H includes one LP-E17 and lists USB-C charging. A spare is a second 1040 mAh pack, not a cable. AP: it is still the R8\u2019s battery.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Whether IBIS forced a bigger battery<\/h3><p>No. B&#038;H still lists LP-E17. Canon still sells that 7.2 V \/ 1040 mAh SKU.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>What the side card door changes in the bag<\/h3><p>You can swap the UHS-II card without opening the battery door. That is why a grip built around an underside card hatch is the wrong tool here.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conclusion-module verdict-box\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-picks\">\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Canon EG-E2 Extension Grip<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 the grip announced with this body.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+EG-E2+Extension+Grip&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Canon LP-E17<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 same 1040 mAh cell; one ships in the box.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LP-E17+Battery+Pack&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Canon LC-E17 charger<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 fill the spare without occupying USB-C.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"verdict-summary\">For the EOS R8 Mark II, buy the EG-E2 grip Canon announced with the camera. Add a genuine LP-E17 and an LC-E17 charger. EG-E1 belongs on the original R8: the card door moved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Planning a bigger accessory order?<\/strong> Grouping it around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2026-camera-gear\/\">Prime Big Deal Days on October 6\u20137<\/a> is usually cheaper \u2014 cards, batteries, support gear and audio all discount in that window.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canon EOS R8 Mark II\u2019s first add-on is the EG-E2 Extension Grip Canon announced with this body. 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