Discovering a Small World
M AC R O
The small things we see and ignore every day can actually reveal much surprise and fascination up close. A world all their own. Canon offers several ways to discover this world. The four EF macro lenses are the most effective and versatile, while the three screw-on Close-up lenses are the most convenient. Also available are the Life-Size Converter EF and two Extension Tubes.
EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | Life-Size Converter EF |
A versatile macro lens with focusing from infinity down to half life-size (0.5x), and floating optics to insure sharpness and contrast at any focusing distance. With f/2.5 speed, it’s actually an ideal general-purpose normal lens that adds true macro capability, and it’s great for photographing flat artwork or subjects because of its outstanding center-to-corner flat field performance. A dedicated optional accessory Life Size Converter, available separately, allows focusing down to full life-size (1x magnification) and its optics actually increase working distance from the front of the lens to the subject.
A unique accessory, dedicated exclusively for the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lens. Unlike a conventional extension tube, the Life Size Converter EF has a 4-element optical design that acts like a tele extender, allowing magnifications from 0.26x to 1x (full life-size) while increasing the working distance from the front of the lens to the subject. Optical quality is outstanding with the Life Size Converter EF in place.
MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x
Macro Photo
This special-purpose lens is strictly for high-magnification shooting between 1x (life-size) and 5x — at its closest focus distance, you can fill the frame with a grain of rice. Its optics, dedicated for macro work, are superb. Focus is manual only, and there’s a detailed magnification scale engraved on the barrel. It includes a tripod collar, and is fully compatible with Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX.
MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo •f/11 •1/125 sec. (3.0x)
