Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 65mm f/2.8 Macro

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Release Date: 1999-01-01

MSRP Price: $949

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: A unique manual-focus lens designed exclusively for macro shooting, between life-size (1x) and 5x life-size – at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and new Macro Twin Lite, it eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. A floating system preserves optical quality at different focusing distances, and features a UD-glass element.


Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length65mm
Mount TypeCanon EF
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio5x
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)18°
Optical Information
Lens Elements10
Lens Groups8
Diaphragm Blades6
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance9.45
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Tripod CollarYes
Dimensions8.13 x 9.65cm
Weight712g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo diagram

MTF Chart

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo MTF chart

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