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Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1999 to 2022 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1144 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	65 mm
Angle of view	36.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.24 meters
Reproduction ratio	5.00x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	710 g
Dimensions	81 x 98 mm
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Filtro

sent on September 09, 2025

Pros: Breathtaking magnification

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I've been using it for months now and I find it really extraordinary... allows you to take 5x shots! Truly unique magnifications with frightening sharpness. I recommend using it with a micrometric shoe and with an annular flash. But in optimal light conditions you can also shoot handheld! For someone who loves Macro photography, you can only have the legendary Canon 65! Highly recommend

Ziojack

sent on September 28, 2022

Pros: Magnification up to 5x

Cons: There is no focus on infinity, Magnification ring that does not zoom in but turns.

Opinion: More than an optics, I would call it a microscope. Solid and ruby construction. Very difficult use in focusing, There is no focus on infinity, you have to approach or move away to find the right focus, the ring only serves to increase the magnification multiplier. I use it exclusively with a tripod and a good millimeter slide, which helps in focusing. Very problematic and difficult in use. It is certainly not the optics I expected. Disappointed? Quite a lot, Purchased to match it with the 5drs and use it in still life. Surely it gives the best of itself in macro use with insects.

Blennius

sent on November 26, 2020

Pros: engraving and sharpness

Cons: should be used with the stand and a macro rail sled

Opinion: I took it years ago and I never regretted it, freehand up to 2x with twin flash I had few management problems, beyond the easel and above all a good micrometric sled (I use the Castell of Novoflex) you get very valid results.the only flaw that at 5x is practically 5 mm from the subject, m the twin mt24 manages to illuminate the subject adequately. Now I use it, with adapter rings, even on MQT and the results are impressive. For me it is worth 10 with praise.

Crisjus71

sent on November 26, 2020

Pros: A specialized lens of considerable value. It is the non plus ultra for a magnifying macrophotography photographer: for those who want to go beyond the 1:1 ratio. A product designed for those who are intrigued by micro-way and want to give this visibility and knowledge.

Cons: I don't find any flaws. The only limit is to be aware of the potential and to be so passionate that we want to measure and try to go beyond the first timid approach.

Opinion: I am an amateur macro photographer and I came to buy the same after a few various, and intermediate means to have the perfection I wanted. Trying to improve myself, I could only put no intention, and buy this goal. This solution opened me up to a new mindset of approach, due to quality and magnification ratio. I will no longer be able to get rid of this objective, and I thank Canon for bringing all her technological knowledge to the conception of the same. I am told that unlike other photographic disciplines where a lot is invested in the performance of the product to be offered to the photographer (more versatile fields) thanks to this goal, the manufacturer has spent his time getting a respectable lens into the hands of the macro photographer, given the niche and the field of use really for a few.

Mr.Nilson71

sent on October 19, 2019

Pros: _

Cons: _

Opinion: Hello everyone, I'll write, as I'm considering buying the Canon MP-E 65mm target. I'm currently working with a 90mm Tamron macro and the tubesI'm reading a little bit of everything and I find people who highly recommend it and who instead say it's a beautiful lens but very very difficult to use and in the end you motivate yourself and stop using it. I don't want to take staking photos as I should over-equip myself. I have a low-quality micrometric sled and an ring fingerAccording to your opinion, with a little patience Can I take home some nice shots? I had also thought of a macro lens 180mmsarewould you be so kind to give me your precious opinion? Thank you

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