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MACRO PHOTO LENS
MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5×
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Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon Macro Photo Lens MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1- Features 5× is a high-magnification macro lens that 1. The UD element, three-group floating system, can magnify the subject anywhere from 1× to and other features result in excellent 5×. It is dedicated to Canon EOS cameras. delineation at all focusing distances from life- size to 5× magnification. 2. The lens can attain a magnification of up to 5×. 3. A Canon macro flash makes it easy to take close-up flash pict
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a Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a Safety Precautions subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source interference received, including interference that may cause through the lens or camera. Doing so could result undesired operation. in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through Do not make any changes or
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Nomenclature Magnification (→ 8) Macro flash mount (→ 11) Working distance (→ 6) Lens mounting index (→ 9) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Tripod mount (→ 9) Orientation lock knob (→ 9) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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1. Mounting and 2. Focusing Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on To focus, turn the focusing ring on the MP-E mounting and detaching the lens. 65mm f/2.8 1-5× lens (AF is not possible). You can focus in two ways, either by setting the magnification first or by framing the subject first. Since macro shots have a very shallow depth of field, focus carefully to obtain proper sharpness. The magnification refers to the ratio between the subject’s size and the corresponding
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Focusing • Setting the Magnification First Set the magnification. Focus the subject roughly. Focus the subject finely. Turn the focusing ring to the While looking through Turn the focusing ring for fine desired magnification marked on viewfinder, move the camera focusing of the subject. the lens barrel. forward or back to find the proper focus. • Framing the Subject First While looking through the viewfinder to frame and focus, turn the focusing ring. After framing the subject, follow steps 2
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Focusing Magnification and Working Distance • With the lens attached to the camera, the in- [mm] focus indicator in the viewfinder will not display 100 properly. When focusing, do not rely on the in- focus indicator. 90 • With high-magnification macro shots, the 80 working distance (distance between the front of the lens and the subject) becomes very short. 70 Be careful not to bump into the subject. 60 •To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the 50 Remote Switch (sold separately). •For magni
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3. Setting the Exposure Magnification and Effective f-number Setting the Exposure The aperture displayed by the camera assumes The correct exposure for a close-up shot largely that the focus is set to infinity. The actual depends on the subject. Therefore, try to bracket aperture (effective f-number) becomes darker the exposure for the same subject. (effective f-number increases) at closer focusing With the EOS-1Ds Mark III, 1Ds Mark II, 1Ds, 1D Mark III, distances (magnification increases). Thi
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Setting the Exposure Effective f-number for the Magnification and • With the EOS-1 and EOS-1N/DP/HS, fine spot Camera’s f/No. metering cannot be used because an exposure 1 error will result. For Cameras Displaying Stops 3 f-number 1× 2× 3× 4× 5× • During remote control shooting, etc., when you 2.8 5.6 8.4 11.2 14 16.8 take your eye off the eyepiece, cover the 3.2 6.4 9.6 12.8 16 19.2 eyepiece with the eyepiece shutter or cover. 3.5 7 10.5 14 17.5 21 48 12 16 20 24 Otherwise, stray light may ente
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4. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Revolving Mount You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Detaching First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below. To attach the tripod mount, reverse the procedure. Loosen the orientation Rotate the tripod mount and Slide off the tripod collar locking knob. align
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Using the Tripod Mount 5. Filters (Sold Separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. • Filters and the macro flash cannot be used on this lens at the same time. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (58mm). • When switching to vertical shooting, rotate the camera so that the grip is at the top. Rotating the camera in the opposite direction will have the grip bump into the tripod mount. • Before attaching or detac
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•For information on operating the Canon Macro 6. Macro Flash (Sold Separately) Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro Twin Lite MT- 24EX, refer to the individual instruction booklets. The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the • Using aperture-priority AE (Av) or Manual (M) Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX enable fully automatic picture-taking modes are recommended for macro flash photography from life-size to 5X macro photography as it is easy to adjust depth of field and exposure in these modes. magnification in
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8. Specifications Focal Length & Max. Aperture 65 mm, f/2.8 Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups Min. Aperture f/16 Angle of View (at 1×) Diagonal: 18˚40’ Vertical: 10˚35’ Horizontal: 15˚40’ Focusing Distance 0.238 - 0.313 m / 0.78 - 1.02 ft. Max. Magnification & Field of view 1× - 5×, 24 × 36 mm - 4.8 × 7.2 mm / 0.9 × 1.4 inch - 0.2 × 0.3 inch Filter Diameter 58 mm Max. Diameter & Length 81 × 98 mm / 3.2 × 3.8 inch Weight 710 g / 25 oz Hood MP-E65 Hood (sold separately) Lens Cap E-58/E-58
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