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A unique manual-focus lens designed exclusively for macro shooting, between life-size (1x) and 5x life-size - at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and new Macro Twin Lite, it eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. The optical system uses a floating system to preserve optical quality at different focusing distances, and features a UD-glass element.
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Technical Details
- Dedicated to high-quality manual focus macro photography from 1~5x.- Supports AE metering with EOS-1N and other EOS cameras
- Compatible with Macro Ring Lite ML-3.
- Removable tripod collar revolves smoothly and locks securely
- Sophisticated 3-group floating system with UD element enhances image quality.
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By leh
To those experienced in macro photography: I have no reservations or qualifications in recommending this lens.
If you're interested, you can see examples of what photos this lens can take at [...]
Manual exposure settings are given for each photo, so it can be used as a sort of guide for people just starting out.
A few notes to those new to macro photography: I have no hesitation recommending this, as long as you have patience.
*It takes a while to calibrate your senses so that you can locate an object with this lens. Don't doubt yourself during this process-- it will become second nature.
*Learn how to steady yourself using your own body and tree trunks, banisters, pillars, whatever is around you, so that you don't *need* to use a tripod. This way, you'll have more freedom shooting insects and spiders.
*You need a *lot* of very bright light, especially as you increase magnification. This is not an indoor lens, unless you have accessories.
*Up to 3x magnification, you can usually get away with using bright, natural, outdoor light. If you want to shoot at 4x or 5x magnification, you *need* reflectors, fill flashes, or ring flashes. It's not only the quantity of light that is low, but the quality is poor if you're relying on natural light at that magnification.
An anecdote: I was lying in the grass, looking through my camera at 3x magnification, focusing on some moss. When an ant ran past, I felt like I was on safari. It really is an experience using this lens. The first time I looked into a flower through it and saw individual grains of pollen, I couldn't stop myself from smiling. If you're inspired by nature and new perspectives, this lens is your window to a new world.
By Alejandro Ramirez (Kirkland, WA)
I finally got this lens, and they are simply amazing!
Their physical size is somewhat deceptive when they are at 1x, because once you zoom in, the lens are really long.
They are also quite heavy, so hand-held shots are complicated because of cramps.
What you get in the box:
- Lens
- Lens cap
- Tripod ring
- Manual
What didn't come in the box (but should have):
- Pouch
What must be used:
- A filter to protect the lens because of the narrow space between the front of the lens and the subjects, to avoid scratching it. (58mm)
- A macro ring flash or external (potent) light.
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By Raleigh Reagan Atkinson (Pasadena, TX)
Unbelievable Macro lens! Only drawback is you cannot take normal photos with it. But the 5:1 Macro is breathtaking. Am having TOO MUCH FUN WITH IT!
By Bearie Luv Amazon (Pasadena, CA)
Almost everyone who used this lens is raving about it for good reasons. I really shouldn't have to repeat previous reviews, so I'll just say that this is the most amazing macro/micro lens accessible to normal consumers and photo enthusiasts that can provide greater than 1X repro ratio. However, it does have some issues that people should be aware of before buying this lens:
0) this camera will *not* go into infinity, it is a macro/micro only lens
1) this is a MANUAL FOCUS lens, meaning there is no focus ring but that you need to move the entire camera back and forth to focus, so either you need to have a very steady hand under bright sunlight, or you really should get a camera bracket. I use Manfrotto 454 with a sturdy tripod. If you're one of those young guys not used to the wonderful world of manual focusing and knowledge on uncertainty management, this lens will take some time to master.
2) as with all macros, you really should get a macro dedicated flash to get the best quality to minimize shaking, and to maximize light. Forget about e-TTL2!!! Your results will be very inconsistent. Set it to manual power, and learn the power settings. You'll learn something about exposure, and save time in the long run.
3) to minimize vibration, a remote is necessary
4) the sweet spot is around f/8 at 1X-2X, but even at that f-stop your depth of field is still too shallow. I highly recommend using depth of field stacking (just Google for focus stacking) software. At f/11 up to f/16, your pictures will become soft. I rarely use f/16. It's not f/16 at 5X anyways, and every little speckle of dust on your sensor that was invisible at f/8, will show up at f/16. Therefore, DoF stacking is necessary.
5) When you set to 3X-5X, the screen will be very very dark. Therefore, I highly recommend using a bright external light source for focusing. This also means you really need to crank up your macro flash to a really high level. At 3X-5X, f/16 is no longer f/16 anymore.
For 1:1 repro ratio, I usually prefer the legendary Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR along with the R1C1 kit and SU-800 since it's a lot easier to setup and to shoot (VR and Nikon TTL are amazing), but when I need more than 1X ratio, Canon MP-E 65mm is the way to go. The build quality of this lens is just as good as gold rim Nikon lenses, and the sharpness just as equal as Canon L-lenses and gold rim Nikon lenses.
As for flash, I actually don't have any of Canon flash systems. I'm on a mixed Canon and Nikon system so instead of purchasing yet another piece of flash equipments, I mount my existing Nikon SU-800 to my Canon body, and connect to my two Nikon SB-R200 flashes via SC-30 cables. This means exposure is completely manual, but that is perfectly fine because when you shoot macros, manual exposure will give a much more predictable and consistent result than e-TTL2 (which will change if you move the subject in and out of the center, as TTL is more center-weighted than matrix metered). The only problem with SU-800 is that it shuts down automatically if you don't use the flash for a while. But for most people on a single Canon system, get a flash dedicated for Canon will more than suffice.
Overall, I love this lens. It requires knowledge, a lot of setup time, and patience to use. Having that said, this is an amazing lens. It's a bit expensive, but you can get amazing deals on Craigslist or eBay from frustrated people who don't fully understand how to squeeze every little performance out of this extremely difficult to use but amazing lens. If you need to shoot jewels, diamonds, grain of rice, or similarly small things, by all means buy this lens, and KEEP IT because it's a niche lens that is unlikely to depreciate in value like camera bodies and common zoom lenses. For more than 1X, the MP-E 65mm is the only choice you have short of going to expensive multi-thousand dollar microscopic equipments. If you think you need it, just get it.
By W. Giordano (florida keys)
A little tough to get used to at first because all rational thought about aperture settings are to be set aside.
Focusing is,of course, manual in that you must advance or draw back from your subject either hand held or with a tripod and focusing rails.
The depth of field is extremely shallow and you'd better have a good set of eyes to find your optimum focus point.
Viewfinder gets darker as you increase magnification. I have the MR-14EX macro ring lite which has a pair of focusing lamps set on about a twenty second timer which pretty much solves that problem for me.
So far the images are stunning all the way from 1X thru 5X. A 1/16" insect at 5X fills the frame and is in perfect detail.
I have it mounted on a 5D Mark II for now and have yet to try it on any other camera body.
This is a pretty serious consumer Macro lens that can try your patience,but the images you'll derive from it will make it all worthwhile
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