Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Lens

The Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is a unique manual-focus lens. The Canon MP-E65 features a floating system to preserve optical quality at different focusing distances.

Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and new Macro Twin Lite, the Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Lens eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. The Canon MP-E65 lens offers much better portability and operability for outdoor high magnification macro photography of flowers, insects, etc., than conventional bellows systems.

This lens, used alone without attachments, performs macrophotography from life-size to 5x magnification.  The optics uses a 3-group floating system, which moves three lens groups independently for focusing. This compensates aberrations caused by the large changes of image magnification inherent in macrophotography, while achieving high magnification from life-size to 5x and a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture. A UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass lens element corrects chromatic aberration, which is often a problem in high-magnification macrophotography, and achieves a high-resolution and high-contrast image without color fringing. Automatic aperture drive by EMD (Electro-Magnetic Diaphragm) unit makes possible AE shooting with TTL metering for the entire range with EOS-1, EOS-1N and EOS-3 cameras (Manual exposure control for other EOS cameras). The wide manual focusing ring and detachable tripod mount assure good operability, and macro flash photography is possible with the optional Macro Ring Lite ML-3. The Angle Finder C, being marketed concurrently, is convenient for waist-level/low-angle shooting. Its 19.5mm long eyepoint and easy switching of magnification between 1.25x and 2.5x are very useful for macro photography.

Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Lens details:

•  Specialised macro lens with 1-5x magnification range
•  UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) optical element for superb sharpness, contrast and colour
•  Compatible with Canon's MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite and MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite
•  Ideal for high magnification macro photography eliminating the need for bellows or close up accessories

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 65mm 1:2.8
 
Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
 
Diagonal Angle of View: 18º 40'
 
Focus Adjustment: Manual
 
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.24m / 0.8 ft. (from film plane to subject)
 
Filter Size: 58mm
 
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 81.0 x 98.0mm, 730g (lens only)
 
Lens Cap: E-58
 
Lens Pouch / Soft Case: LP1216
 
Gelatin Filter Holder III (Hood III): Not compatible
 
Gelatin Filter Holder IV (Hood IV): Not compatible