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Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens Compared to the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens
| Specifications | Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens | Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 1999 | 2007 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 10/8 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 18°40' | 114°-84° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 15°40' | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 10°35' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-16 | f/2.8-22 / f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 6 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 25.8 oz (730g) | 34.2 oz (969g) |
| Actual Weight | 34.4 oz (975g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 34.4 oz (975g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.19 x 3.86” (81 x 98mm) | 3.86 x 5.18” (98 x 131.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.82 x 5.58” (97.1 x 141.7mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.58” (141.7mm) | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | N / Y | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.82 x 0” (97.1 x 0mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.58 - 5.58” (141.7 - 141.7mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.76” / 0.99” (19.4mm / 25.2mm) | |
| Filter Size | 58mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | MF-Only | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 60° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Printed | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.45” (240mm) | 11.02” / 11.02” (280mm / 280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.94” / 10.12” (278mm / 257mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 5.00x | 0.15x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | ||
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | ||
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 80° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | / | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | / LP1216 Buy ► | Y / CL-M3 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 14mm = 1.87' 15mm = 1.94' 16mm = 2.07' 18mm = 2.32' 20mm = 2.55' 24mm = 2.99' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 14mm = 571mm 15mm = 592mm 16mm = 632 mm 18mm = 706mm 20mm = 776mm 24mm = 910mm | |
| Review | Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens | Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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