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MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens
- 65mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- 710 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens is a standard macro lens covering 65mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this 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 MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 65mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Released
- 1999
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 710 g
- Length
- 98 mm
- Diameter
- 81 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens?
At 65mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 65mm | 31° | 36.8° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 104mm | 19.6° | 23.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens?
It is a fixed 65mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 65mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 104mm on full frame, with a 19.6° horizontal and 23.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro lens fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
