Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8
$949
65 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/2.8
  • 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 47 users at B&H Photo Video

"I have owned this lens for just over a month now and could not be happier with the purchase. Before getting this lens my primary way of getting those extreme macro shots was with the reverse lens technique. The MP-E makes it so much easier to get those close up shots."

"This lens is a must for any serious macro photographer, or for someone who is aiming to photograph the tiniest details of their subject, including those not visible to the naked eye. Be prepared to see things through your viewfinder that were never possible before with just one single lens. For the price, this lens is definitely worth every cent. It produces high quality photographs and I am very happy with my purchase."

"Focus can be a bit tricky at the 5X end with a shallow depth of field and low light. A macro light is nearly a must for the higher magnifications. Even focusing without additional light for 5X images is tough."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

Canon EOS 6D
31°
horizontal angle of view
65mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
19.5°
horizontal angle of view
105mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Length Quite short Help
99 mm
Magnification Great macro Help
1:1 (1x)

Cons

The Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
65 mm
Auto focus Manual focus only Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

The Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/16

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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65 mm
Max focal length
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65 mm
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:1 (1x)
unique unique

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/16
below average below average
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/16
below average below average

Features

Auto focus
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No
below average below average
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF (Full-frame)
Length
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99 mm
Diameter
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81 mm
Filter size
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58 mm
Weight
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0.9 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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31°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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31°
Wide vertical
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20.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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20.9°
Wide diagonal
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36.8°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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36.8°

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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20.6°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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20.6°
Wide vertical
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13.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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13.9°
Wide diagonal
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24.6°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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24.6°

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