Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens vs Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens goes wider (65mm vs 100mm).
- Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro reaches further (100mm vs 65mm).
| Spec | MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens | 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 65mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Weight g | 710 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | 67 |
| Length mm | 98.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 81.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Elements | n/a | 15 |
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens
A 65mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. A specialist manual-focus macro lens that magnifies from 1x to 5x life size.
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
A manual 1:1 macro lens for full-frame DSLRs. It is also usable as a short telephoto for portraits.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Full-frame coverage
- Portrait-length focal length
Cons
- Manual focus
- No stabilization