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The Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x Macro is a unique specialty macro lens that can magnify an object up to 5 times. Key features include:
Up to 5x magnification
Full-frame compatible
Focusing rail and macro flash recommended
Specialty Lens for Experienced Macro Shooters. The Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x Macro can magnify an object up to 5x, which would fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. This is a unique specialty lens best used by experienced macro shooters. It’s a good idea to use a focusing rail and macro flash with this lens.
How Macro Is It? Now, a little bit of math to keep things in perspective. The MP-E’s resolving power is limited by the size of the pixels on your sensor at most aperture and focus distance combinations. Since typical pixels are 5-10 µm square and the MP-E can give up to 5x magnification, this means it’s capable of picking out features only a few micrometers across. For comparison, human hair varies in thickness from 17-180 µm. Crazy.
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Angle of View |
18° 40’ |
Autofocus |
Manual Focus Only |
Brand |
Canon |
Compatibility |
Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter |
3.19" |
Dimensions |
3.9" (length) |
Filter Size |
58.0mm |
Focal Length |
65.0-65.0 |
Groups/Elements |
8/10 |
Hood Included |
No |
Image Stabilization |
Yes |
Item Type |
Lens |
Lens Type |
Macro and Specialty |
Magnification |
5x |
Max Aperture |
2.8 |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio |
1:0.2 |
Minimum Aperture |
16.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.8feet |
Mount |
Canon EF |
Weight |
1.56 lbs. |