Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens vs Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 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 is faster by 10.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is lighter by 60g.
- Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens goes wider (65mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 65mm).
- Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens is the newer design (1999 vs 1990).
| Spec | MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 65mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/100.0 |
| Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Weight g | 710 | 650.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 58 | 52 |
| Length mm | 98.0 | 105.5 |
| Diameter mm | 81.0 | 75.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.31 |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
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.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
The original 1990 EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, offering life-size 1:1 reproduction. The USM version replaced it in 2000 with a ring USM motor and full-time manual focus.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Useful 100mm working distance
- Doubles as a short portrait telephoto
Cons
- Slower, noisier autofocus than the USM version
- No full-time manual focus
- No image stabilization