Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x vs Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x and Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM .

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Product
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 1999 2007
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 65 mm 50 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 81 mm 85 mm
Length 98 mm 65 mm
Weight 710 gr 580 gr
Other
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU MP-E65 ES-78
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A