Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x 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 is faster by 10.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro goes wider (65mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM reaches further (100mm vs 65mm).
| Spec | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 65mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/100.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2000 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 600.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 119.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.31 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
A 1:1 macro lens that doubles as a medium telephoto for portraits. No stabilization, but USM focusing and a comfortable working distance.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Useful working distance
- Fast USM focus
- Sharp
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Not weather sealed
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
A specialist macro lens that works only between 1x and 5x life-size magnification. Manual focus, with no infinity setting.
Pros
- 1x to 5x magnification
- Sharp
- Unique capability
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Cannot focus to infinity
- Needs flash or strong light and a stable support