
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
- Focal length
- 65 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 710 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm
- Length
- 98 mm
At a Glance
This specialist macro lens for Canon EF on full frame reproduces subjects from 1:1 up to 5:1, far beyond life size. It has a 65 mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture, and it is focused manually only. The minimum focus distance is 24 cm, and a tripod collar is built in. It is made for extreme macro and product photography.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 65 mm
- Max. focal length
- 65 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 710 g (1.57 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm (9.45 in)
- Max. magnification
- 5:1 (5Γ)
- Length
- 98 mm (3.86 in)
- Diameter
- 81 mm (3.19 in)
- Released
- September 1999
Manufacturer data: support.usa.canon.com, canon-europe.com, global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro fit?
The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 104 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro | Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 65 mm | 55 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 710 g | 690 g | 515 g | 525 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | 27.9 cm | 26 cm | 25.7 cm |
| Length | 98 mm | 87 mm | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro: FAQ
Does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro have autofocus?
No, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro weigh?
The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro weighs 710 g. It is 98 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.
What filter size does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro use?
The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 104 mm in full-frame terms.
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