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Dec 30, 2012 11:24:30 #
This was taken hand held using a Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens at about 2x and natural light.
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Dec 30, 2012 13:21:35 #
You have steadier hands than I do. For hand-held, that's pretty darn good.
Dec 30, 2012 14:17:02 #
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Dec 30, 2012 14:19:39 #
The Canon 65-mm macro is a fascinating lens, and we have only a couple of Hoggers using them. Therefore, we have a few questions:
Similar to using extension tubes, I know that the MP-E 65 cannot focus to infinity. How far from front lens, can it focus?
Similar to using extension tubes, I know that the MP-E 65 cannot focus to infinity. How far from front lens, can it focus?
Dec 30, 2012 14:33:49 #
Thanks... This shot was actually taken on an EOS 30D (8.2Mp APS-C size sensor), the first Canon DSLR.
The lens will *only* shoot macro (from 1x to 5x). The working distance is about 4 inches at 1x and very close by the time you get to 5x. If you don't do macro a fair bit, this is not the lens for you.
When I use flash, I use the MT-24 which can swivel the tubes inward. The lens has a built-in mount for that flash or the MT-14. One needs to buy this for the other canon macros or use some other solution.
The lens will *only* shoot macro (from 1x to 5x). The working distance is about 4 inches at 1x and very close by the time you get to 5x. If you don't do macro a fair bit, this is not the lens for you.
When I use flash, I use the MT-24 which can swivel the tubes inward. The lens has a built-in mount for that flash or the MT-14. One needs to buy this for the other canon macros or use some other solution.
Dec 30, 2012 14:37:07 #
mikemilton wrote:
Does the lens have a focusing collar, or strictly moving camera/lens in-&-out to wards subject?The lens will *only* shoot macro (from 1x to 5x). The working distance is about 4 inches at 1x and very close by the time you get to 5x.
Dec 30, 2012 15:04:18 #
The only physical control adjusts the magnification. The focussing distance is fixed for any given magnification. It provides distance to an ETTL flash (which is nice).
If you do not care about the exact magnification, you can use that adjustment to focus. Alternately you can use rails or hand hold.
It has a tripod collar
If you do not care about the exact magnification, you can use that adjustment to focus. Alternately you can use rails or hand hold.
It has a tripod collar
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Dec 30, 2012 15:17:50 #
mikemilton wrote:
Good point to know! I like this feature.The only physical control adjusts the magnification. The focusing distance is fixed for any given magnification.
I have a suggestion for you: When ever you use your Canon MP-E 65, take the first photo at 1:1 as a reference photo for comparison with higher magnification photos which follow.
Dec 30, 2012 15:22:07 #
Do I understand this correctly: this lens will focus to five times life size?
Dec 30, 2012 15:23:53 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Yes! The Canon MP-E 65-mm is a unique lens. NOT for the novice. It does NOT Auto-Focus; it does NOT have VR; it does allow auto-exposure; and it does have ETTL with Canon speedlights.Do I understand this correctly: this lens will focus to five times life size?
With a macro-rail set-up, this lens is near perfection.
Dec 30, 2012 15:23:56 #
Dec 30, 2012 15:25:19 #
Doing a reference shot is a good idea but I tend to get caught up. Sadly, the exif does not include the magnification AFAIK
Dec 30, 2012 15:25:20 #
mikemilton wrote:
Yikes! I might go over to the "dark side"....yes it does 5x life size. You need a lot of light and the DOF is paper thin.
Dec 30, 2012 15:37:01 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Before you defect, rent a Canon DSLR and a Canon MP-E 65 for a weekend (http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/macro/canon-mp-e-65mm-1-5x-macro ). Remember: anything you can do with a Canon MP-E 65 can be replicated with extension tubes on a Nikkor 55-mm macro lens, or similar, but not anywhere near the convenience, nor the price (list: US$1,050).Yikes! I might go over to the "dark side"....
Canon MP-E 65-mm macro lens at 5x (extended) & 1x (retracted)
Dec 30, 2012 16:39:25 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I'll stick with my 105 & extension tubes. If it's really small, I won't be able to see it anyway! ;-)Before you defect, rent a Canon DSLR and a Canon MP-E 65 for a weekend (http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/macro/canon-mp-e-65mm-1-5x-macro ). Remember: anything you can do with a Canon MP-E 65 can be replicated with extension tubes on a Nikkor 55-mm macro lens, or similar, but not anywhere near the convenience, nor the price (list: US$1,050).
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