Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Instruction

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Instruction

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MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5×
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  • Page 1 MACRO PHOTO LENS MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5× Instruction...
  • Page 2 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 pictures. Conventions used in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause through the lens or camera.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Depth-Of-Field Table

    Focusing Magnification and Working Distance • With the lens attached to the camera, the in- [ mm ] focus indicator in the viewfinder will not display properly. When focusing, do not rely on the in- focus indicator. • With high-magnification macro shots, the working distance (distance between the front of the lens and the subject) becomes very short.
  • Page 8: Setting The Exposure

    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.
  • Page 9 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 error will result. For Cameras Displaying Stops • During remote control shooting, etc., when you f-number 1×...
  • Page 10: Using The Tripod Mount

    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.
  • Page 11 • 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.
  • Page 12: Macro Flash

    6. Macro Flash • For information on operating the Canon Macro (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)
  • Page 13: Specifications

    • The EF1.4X II/EF2X II extender, the EF12 II/EF25 II extension tube, and 250D/500D close-up lenses cannot be used with this lens. • Aperture settings are specified on the camera. • All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ENG-12...
  • Page 14 CT1-7525-010 © CANON INC. 2002 2009.7...

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