Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Lens (Pre-owned)

Preowned and in Excellent Condition

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Lens
A legendary tool in extreme close-up photography, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens is a specialty macro lens designed specifically for capturing ultra-high magnification images without the need for extension tubes or bellows. This lens is a favorite among serious macro photographers and has been used by numerous National Geographic photographers for its unparalleled ability to reveal the hidden worlds of insects, plants, textures, and tiny details with stunning sharpness.

Unlike conventional macro lenses, the MP-E 65mm starts at 1x life-size magnification and goes up to a staggering 5x, offering unprecedented flexibility and magnification power for scientific, artistic, and nature-focused photography.

Key Features:

• Focal Length: 65mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/16

• Lens Mount: Canon EF

• Format Compatibility: Full-Frame and APS-C

• Magnification Range: 1x to 5x life-size (no infinity focus)

• Minimum Focusing Distance: 24cm (9.4 in) at 1x

• Angle of View: 18°40'

• Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups

• Diaphragm Blades: 6

• Focus Type: Manual focus only (critical for extreme macro)

• Filter Size: 58mm

• Dimensions (DxL): 81 x 98 mm / 3.2 x 3.9 in

• Weight: 710g / 1.57 lb

Additional Notes:

• Requires external lighting due to the extreme magnification and narrow depth of field. Compatible with Canon Macro Ring Lite and Twin Lite flash systems.

• Best used with a tripod or macro focusing rail for precision.

• This lens is a specialty item for photographers serious about macro work—it does not focus at infinity.

Whether you're documenting the fine hairs on an ant’s leg or the intricate patterns of a butterfly’s wing, the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 delivers images with razor-sharp detail and incredible magnification. A true icon in macro photography.