Overview

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.

Features:

  • The UD element, three-group floating system, and other features result in excellent delineation at all focusing distances from life size to 5x magnification
  • The lens can atain a magnification of up to 5x
  • A canon macro flash makes it easy to take close-up flash pictures

What's in the Box?

  • Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Lens
  • E-58 II 58mm Lens Cap
  • Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
  • Detachable Tripod Collar
Panel Features:

MTF Charts

Modulation Transfer Function or "MTF" is a measurement of the optical performance potential of a lens.

Sample Image:

 

Setting the Magnification First

  • Set the magnification . Turn the focusing ring to the desired magnification marked on the lens barrel
  • Focus the subject roughly. While looking through viewfinder, move the camera forward or back to find the proper focus
  • Focus the subject finely. Turn the focusing ring for fine focusing of the subject

Specifications:

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture............... 65mm 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction.....................10 elements in 8 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View ................18° 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................. 3.2" x 3.9", 25.8 oz. / 81.0 x 98.0mm, 730g (lens only)