Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro vs Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro and Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x .

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Name Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Release Year 2009 1999
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Focal Length 100 mm 65 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 77 mm 81 mm
Length 123 mm 98 mm
Weight 625 gr 710 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-73 MP-E65
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A