Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro Photo - Magic Mole [Archive]

Hatch1921

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 11:31

Hi all,

The past week or so I've noticed a few of you have captured amazing shots with the MP-E 65. So... I thought we could start a thread to show off what the lens can do and of course what the person behind the lens is able to achieve with it.

First I have to say, I do not own the lens, Tammie O from the POTN site (our forum lol) was kind enough to let me play with the lens. I will own this beast one day. :)

On to the photos...

I think 1 to 2 photos...your favorite shots would be enough to get the thread going.

Looking forward to seeing your amazing shots.

Hatch

Hatch1921

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 11:32

Skipper Butterfly
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1253/559225713_738e7424a3_o.jpg

Damselfly at 4x almost 5x
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/558195599_630017a536_o.jpg

macro junkie

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 11:45

my god..that last pic..what was your settings on that..and did u use any tripod or hand held..that is great pic.

heres the best i got.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/1153540886_0bf5df1f09_b.jpg

macro junkie

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 11:49

Skipper Butterfly
5

just looked at you flick gallery..your a great photographer..your studio work is great..i take it your a pro?

macro junkie

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 11:58

dont worry i found your settings..
Canon EOS 20D (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/eos_20d)
1/200s f/16.0 at 65.0mm iso400 full exif (http://www.pbase.com/hatch1921/image/80683717&exif=Y)

great shot Hatch1921

Hatch1921

18th of August 2007 (Sat), 22:16

Very nice capture MJ. Lots of detail.
Not a pro... just working towards trying to be one...one day :) Glad you enjoyed the gallery.

Have a fun weekend .
Hatch

lance v

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 00:54

I cant choose this lens is soo cool so il just put this 1 in

Raikyn

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 02:31

Very cool shot lance :cool:
Love the waterdrop refractions.

I don't own it yet, but one day.....

LordV

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 05:49

Here's a few :)
Brian V.

Click on Pics for larger size

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/366907196_1e351835f5.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/366907196_1e351835f5_o.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/385759928_efc1cf6e46.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/385759928_efc1cf6e46_o.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/391435057_d3bbfc06d4.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/391435057_d3bbfc06d4_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/835154566_36fc648fa7.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/835154566_55c8e3b6bc_o.jpg)

lance v

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 05:57

Man i love that hover fly with pollon all over its face. reminds me of a little kid with chocolate or something

spidermanrbryce2006

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 06:45

wow brilliant shots guys/girls

John_B

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 07:16

Hatch1921,
I have been very happy with my 65mm f/2.8 ;)

Red Eyes
http://johnbdigital.com/macro/red_eyes.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/macro/red_eyes.htm)

Steel Blue
http://johnbdigital.com/macro/steelblue.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/macro/steelblue.htm)

Aqua Eyes
http://johnbdigital.com/macro/aqua_eyes.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/macro/aqua_eyes.htm)

Green on Green
http://johnbdigital.com/macro/green_on_green.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/macro/green_on_green.htm)

macro junkie

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 08:12

the ant is amazing..my guess is thats focus stacked..am right lordv?...the clarity on it is amazing...so clear,,so much dof,thats best ant pic iv ever seen,

macro junkie

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 08:16

jhon b..been looking at your work..its great.your a very good photographer

PrimoPup

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 08:57

I can not wait for mine to get here now...

dreamline

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 09:02

Here's a few :)
Brian V.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/385759928_efc1cf6e46.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/385759928_efc1cf6e46_o.jpg)

The detail on this is amazing. A prime example of why I love macro.

Mind you, the others on this thread are not exactly lagging behind either...

racketman

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 10:50

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/435555137_64ffc053a9_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/371058827_943ba476fe_o.jpg

Hatch1921

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 11:20

Wicked shots all! Great to see the thread growing. Keep posting :) I know there are others out there :)

Keep up the great work.
Hatch

Lester Wareham

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 12:58

It is truly an amazing lens, mostly I use it with the MT-24EX flash, also for these shots.

Elephant Hawk Moth Deilephila elpenor just after emerging 1:1

http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/GalleryPics/Photos/Arthropods/Butterflies%20Moths/Eleph_Hawk/Insects%20Elephant%20Hawk%20Moth%20008.jpg

closeup of the eye 5:1
http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/GalleryPics/Photos/Arthropods/Butterflies%20Moths/Eleph_Hawk/Insects%20Elephant%20Hawk%20Moth%20079.jpg

Bald Eagle

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 13:27

A Fantastic Idea. This will make an Excellent thread.
Here is a "Simple Eye"

Bald Eagle

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 13:31

And one of the most unusual shots I have ever taken with this lens.

macro junkie

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 13:39

It is truly an amazing lens, mostly I use it with the MT-24EX flash, also for these shots.

Elephant Hawk Moth Deilephila elpenor just after emerging 1:1

http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/GalleryPics/Photos/Arthropods/Butterflies%20Moths/Eleph_Hawk/Insects%20Elephant%20Hawk%20Moth%20008.jpg

amazing pic..heres what it loks like before it hatched..

also taken with mpe-65

Click on pic to enlarge
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/1108174485_e67585a64f.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/1108174485_e67585a64f_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/1108174253_473b6de93f.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/1108174253_473b6de93f_b.jpg)

Bald Eagle

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 13:43

Black Damsel-White Pollen.

macro junkie

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 13:52

Black Damsel-White Pollen.

Head-On, Green M. Sweat Bee is a ace pic i just seen in your flick gallery bald eagle..great shots.

heres one of mine..also a Damsel

Click on pic to enlarge
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1046/1058427012_6778b2da7e.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1046/1058427012_6778b2da7e_b.jpg)

Hatch1921

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 15:05

Rock on! Theses shots look fantastic!

A couple more?

Damselfly
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1016/558193633_21e69b9218_o.jpg

Robberfly and prey
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1116/557929716_3cfc8e7c28_o.jpg

Keep the thread alive :)

Great shots all!
Hatch

Leorooster

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 19:25

A few from mine :) Click the pictures the enlarge :)

http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/82608251/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/82608251/original.jpg)

http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83688276/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83688276/original.jpg)

http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83734454/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83734454/original.jpg)

http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83485520/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83485520/original.jpg)

http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83135490/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/leorooster/image/83135490/original.jpg)

Dalantech

20th of August 2007 (Mon), 01:29

Here are a few taken with the MPE and an MT-24 with home made diffusers (http://nocroppingzone.blogspot.com/2007/07/home-made-diffuser.html):

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/184495391-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/183027314-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171206157-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/182013043-L.jpg

Hatch1921

20th of August 2007 (Mon), 21:03

More wonderful additions. Keep up the great work all.
Hatch

Bald Eagle

20th of August 2007 (Mon), 23:36

Here is one of my most favorite shots, The eye was intentional, what was within the eye was not. This is a Dragonfly's eye at a 5 to 1 mag ratio, hand-held, with slight cropping on the sides.
"A Dragon's Tears"

Alex Paul

21st of August 2007 (Tue), 00:01

Don't have one Hatch :) But love what you came up with Nice work buddy

macro junkie

21st of August 2007 (Tue), 23:45

1:3:1

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1021/1196848321_d7060444e4_b.jpg

LordV

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 03:33

Wonderful grasshopper closeup macro-junkie- assume you mean 3:1 ?
Certainly getting used to the new kit fast.
Brian V.

Dalantech

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 03:33

I'll play again :)

3x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170740544-L.jpg

3x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/180039387-L.jpg

2x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170758475-L.jpg

2x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/178673100-L.jpg

lance v

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 04:10

Steal blue ladybird. cudnt get to close because of wind:evil:

lance v

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 04:14

some plants

macro junkie

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 08:57

yer 3:1..:D keep getting confused

G35Driver

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 22:30

Bald Eagle

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 22:58

Fantastic work on all of these. Here is another one of mine. "Crab Spider Duet"

lance v

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 23:16

Another 4 me

lance v

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 23:21

1 more y not

Dalantech

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 04:22

I like this thread :)

2x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/176053015-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/174693623-L.jpg

3x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/176505916-L.jpg

2x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/176506145-L.jpg

3x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/180023819-L.jpg

markimage

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 11:28

These shots are truly awesome - I gotta get one of these. Is the ring flash essential?

canon_fire

2nd of September 2007 (Sun), 00:05

I def' would love to see an archive for this lens. I checked the archive thread and didn't see a link for it. I am looking to purchase this glass within a few months after some research and all. It looks like a nice lens.

Quick Note, there is a thread with about three pages worth of posts/photos... guess that could become the archive page?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=364513&highlight=MP-E+65mm

Dekka

2nd of September 2007 (Sun), 00:13

That's a shame. The MP-E 65mm deserves something like this. Some of the images posters have put up using this lens are mind-boggling.

4g63photo

2nd of September 2007 (Sun), 00:16

You could use the Pbase search. Theres about two thousand+ pictures on it.
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/mp_e65_28_macro

muscleflex

5th of September 2007 (Wed), 06:46

damn - all great shots! i've just heard of this lens so looking for more info on it.

Dalantech

5th of September 2007 (Wed), 06:48

These shots are truly awesome - I gotta get one of these. Is the ring flash essential?

No, but it helps.

Dalantech

5th of September 2007 (Wed), 06:51

I don't think I've posted these...

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/188560318-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/188561818-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/188563626-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/188563892-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/189956529-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/190698492-L.jpg

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 06:05

This thread rules..:)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/1307710694_bab0563ed1.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/1247081557_67cd477acf.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1095/1197712762_818fe41051.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1319/1216659899_af5942bad4.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/1206684755_ab16aeaa5e.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/1153540886_0bf5df1f09.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1400/1196852641_5bedd36518.jpg

Hatch1921

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 07:59

Good to see the thread is still alive. Awesome shots all!!!

Hatch

lance v

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 08:07

YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

I iether have fat fingers or thats 1 tiny spider!

Poindexter

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 08:17

When I saw the title of this thread, I knew it was going to be amazing. Thank you all for not letting me down :cool:

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 08:18

YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

I iether have fat fingers or thats 1 tiny spider!
..great shot.

troypiggo

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 09:08

This thread rules..:)

It does, but your photos rule more!! :-)
Bring more along to the viewing party.

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 09:32

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1043/1247934502_0e010a84a3.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1004/1228399760_658268b845.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1270/1228399654_fc7c1d1d03.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1297/1216664809_c2bb62e212.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/1207378571_20f11caa79.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1206/1207377645_735120a350.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/1126278873_51b89ad177.jpg

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 09:35

sorry for posting so many:oops:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/1108174253_473b6de93f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/1108174485_e67585a64f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1169/1108174105_636f56d83f.jpg

AirBrontosaurus

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 10:51

Awesome thread Hatch!

These are probably my best MPE shots (click for full size):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/522089733_124b6e9209.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/522089733_f657ffb033_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/592543601_d5c0405b94.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/592543601_79f47385fa_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/572861905_a9d3373288.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/572861905_88d097d7a4_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/846685065_c8dc605844.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/846685065_77403169ed_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1389/1297982622_ca54210b58.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1389/1297982622_3ac7c894d7_o.jpg)

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 14:00

Awesome thread Hatch!

These are probably my best MPE shots (click for full size):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/522089733_124b6e9209.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/522089733_f657ffb033_o.jpg)

looks at your flick account..your a great photographer.i was diserpointed to find u dont put up your settings so can i ask what settings was this photo on..stacked? do u stack often>?

AirBrontosaurus

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 19:46

looks at your flick account..your a great photographer.i was diserpointed to find u dont put up your settings so can i ask what settings was this photo on..stacked? do u stack often>?

Thank you!

That's weird that the EXIF isn't intact. I can't see it either, but it really should be there. Hmm...

To answer your question, the fly shot was shot at f/9, 1/200th, ISO200 with my Canon MPE 65mm macro lens. I did not stack that shot.

The only shot I posted that was stacked is the middle one (the dolichopodid fly). I'm not too great at stacking, so I try to stick to a single-shot method. However, I'll try stacking when I find a subject that doesn't move all that much. Docile flies and larger bugs are great for this, because they seem less likely to move away when you take their picture.

lance v

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 20:15

Man i love this crazy thread SOME OF THESE SHOTS ARE SOO GOOD THEY LOOK FAKE!!!!!!!

macro junkie

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 20:35

Man i love this crazy thread SOME OF THESE SHOTS ARE SOO GOOD THEY LOOK FAKE!!!!!!!

the mpe65 is a crazy lens..

scot079

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 00:03

Amazing photos, I was thinking about buying this lens and the MT 24. It's a necessity now! What's the working distance on the 65? On B&H it says .78"-1.02" That's freakin close man!

Hatch1921

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 00:08

What's the working distance on the 65? good link... http://photo.net/equipment/canon/mp-e-65

I think @ 1x it is about 4 inches... 5x and you have about 1/2 inch? I've only used it once... can't recall. I'm sure someone on here will have the exact distances. I can tell you...it isn't much at all. A hard but rewarding lens to use.

Hatch

Hatch1921

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 00:11

Miner Bee

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1146/557928076_160b6e6631_o.jpg

Skipper Butterfly Eye
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/566683612_85fb8a6eb9_o.jpg

Freaky Fly
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/561457567_9c2893bd00_o.jpg

lance v

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 00:40

I LOVE THIS LENS!

Did somthing a little different to my twin light for this shot. can any1 guess what?

macro junkie

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 04:26

I LOVE THIS LENS!

Did somthing a little different to my twin light for this shot. can any1 guess what?
put some sort fo purple or blue filter over the neds of the flash?thats my guees.:oops:

lance v

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 04:34

haha pretty much. i put blue plastic over the right flash and left the left flash normal. turnd out cool in some other shots i took

Hatch1921

14th of September 2007 (Fri), 19:48

Keeping the thread alive. Anyone else out there want to share their shots? Doesn't have to be bugs. :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1035/561169522_4b02130aed_o.jpg

Hatch

alliec

14th of September 2007 (Fri), 20:15

Only recently having purchased this lens. Here are some of my efforts so far.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/IMG_6588potn.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Damselpotn.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/bush2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/DroneFlypotn.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Dragonseyspotn.jpg

Hatch1921

14th of September 2007 (Fri), 20:26

ROCK ON!!! Excellent shots! I really like #1,2, and the last shot. Excellent examples of what a talented photographer can do with this outstanding tool.

Keep up the great work.
Hatch

alliec

14th of September 2007 (Fri), 20:35

ROCK ON!!! Excellent shots! I really like #1,2, and the last shot. Excellent examples of what a talented photographer can do with this outstanding tool.

Keep up the great work.
Hatch

Hatch, thank you very much. Your work is amazing..That bee shot is great.
I absoutley love this lens, i cant bring myself to take it off the camera :D

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 04:20

great shots guys..heres pic of the day

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1436/1386237556_d7a15827e9_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1226/1386237090_c9f7622656_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/1385342303_d33e3245a1_b.jpg

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 04:22

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/IMG_6588potn.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Damselpotn.jpg

great shots..u have inspried me to do my boarders like u..next time i shoot i will doing this..great shots buddie..:)

Dalantech

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 06:08

Lots of work on flash technique lately...

I edited a few of the better images from my recent Really Right Stuff flash bracket test.

This first one is probably one of the best dragonfly images I've ever taken...

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/196193571-L.jpg

2x

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/196193744-L.jpg

lance v

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 06:36

more spidies for me:D(and a something)

click for a bigger view

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/1385642022_13c5d3ab1c.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/1385642022_748d1d7273_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/1391453660_6c1fcf2a76.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/1391453660_3e7f2939ca_o.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/1389515161_2fe5e9c903.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/1389515161_21d7cad025_o.jpg)

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 08:00

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 08:01

Lots of work on flash technique lately...

I edited a few of the better images from my recent Really Right Stuff flash bracket test.

This first one is probably one of the best dragonfly images I've ever taken...

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/196193571-L.jpg

yep its a great shot...Because of your shots im going to try the braket out my selof and order it next week..great shots buddie as always.

dpastern

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 09:04

You're all making me jealous :( Lovely shots everyone.

Dave

Dalantech

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 10:59

yep its a great shot...Because of your shots im going to try the braket out my selof and order it next week..great shots buddie as always.

Thanks!

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 14:07

pic of the day..:)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1242/1391022721_23c3bf9b48_b.jpg

lance v

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 17:02

are these shots stacked..?

What fstop did u use?

No these were all taken at f14, no stacks

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 18:46

No these were all taken at f14, no stacks
dam..they look so clear im amazed..did u shapren..dont look like it..looks like a real crsip pic..if u did use shapren which one and what settings..i use unshapen mask. 100-1-1

Dusty

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 19:09

troypiggo

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 19:15

These shots are just amazing, I'm in awe with what you guys have captured.
I'd like to throw in my best MP-E 65 just for something different, I haven't done much with this lens yet but I'm hoping to try it on "wildlife" ;).

Mate, that's a great! Not that there's anything wrong with the others, but sometimes it's refreshing to see a "different" macro shot.

lance v

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 21:22

dam..they look so clear im amazed..did u shapren..dont look like it..looks like a real crsip pic..if u did use shapren which one and what settings..i use unshapen mask. 100-1-1

yea i usually use that aswell but i dnt think i sharpend these ones:D

macro junkie

16th of September 2007 (Sun), 22:34

yea i usually use that aswell but i dnt think i sharpend these ones:D

1 words!

IM AMAZED!

great shots..

The Fox

17th of September 2007 (Mon), 00:03

I cant choose this lens is soo cool so il just put this 1 in
That wins hands down. Come on, you used a drop of water as a lens.

lance v

17th of September 2007 (Mon), 00:12

That wins hands down. Come on, you used a drop of water as a lens.

O thank you fox. if u liked that heres another

Click for larger size

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1201/1344126163_3e42c847dd.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1201/1344126163_c7187e5d62_o.jpg)

Hatch1921

17th of September 2007 (Mon), 01:21

Really nice shots all!

Hatch

alliec

17th of September 2007 (Mon), 18:51

Orb Spider

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Stackorbpotn.jpg

Hatch1921

17th of September 2007 (Mon), 19:00

Damn creepy! Excellent shot!

Hatch

neza

18th of September 2007 (Tue), 09:13

i love that!!! that is sooooo amazing this lens is now at the top of my list! just need to find £500 lol

mtonsbeek

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 13:38

Ok, I will play as well! An image from last year which some of you will have seen before:

http://www.tonsbeek.com/Forum900/IMG_56522006F900.jpg

Greetings,
Maarten

Mac10

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 16:20

As good as I've done. Looking forward to getting some insects.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc36/macc591/41259207.CRW_1783.jpg

Hatch1921

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 17:25

Very nice shot Maarten. Love lighting in the shot.

Mac 10... this is just great! I would have to guess this is some sort of sea animal?

Very well done.
Hatch

macro junkie

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 18:30

Rock on! Theses shots look fantastic!

A couple more?

Damselfly
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1016/558193633_21e69b9218_o.jpg

Robberfly and prey

Keep the thread alive :)

Great shots all!
Hatch

1 word! STUNNING!!!!! amazing shot..AMAZING¬!

what settings was used?

alliec

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 18:34

macro junkie

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 13:19

My new favourites with this awesome lens. Some stunning shots here people..very nice work. Keep posting them.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Hover3-3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/alliec_2006/Hover2-5.jpg

Can i ask u how u get so close to them flys with out it flying off..that must be about 3:1..i can never get that close unless its dead..How?

Mac10

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 14:38

Very nice shot Maarten. Love lighting in the shot.

Mac 10... this is just great! I would have to guess this is some sort of sea animal?

Very well done.
Hatch

Thanks Hatch,
This is a flower, I have no idea what kind but it's very small. Photo is often thought to be of fruit. Shot at 3x mag.
Thanks again, Mac

Dalantech

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 16:08

I'll pitch in one of my creepy crawlies...

Wolf spider at 4x:

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/183013233-L.jpg

alliec

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 16:29

Dalentec..that has to be the best shot of a wolf spider i have ever seen at that MAG. Absoutley wonderful.

Alistair.

Dalantech

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 16:55

Dalentec..that has to be the best shot of a wolf spider i have ever seen at that MAG. Absoutley wonderful.

Alistair.

Thanks for the props Alistair :cool:

Dalantech

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:02

...and now for something completely different...

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/138198547-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/138245408-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/139744714-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/139745014-L.jpg

How I did it. (http://nocroppingzone.blogspot.com/2007/03/water-drops-on-dvd-i.html)

macro junkie

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:33

...and now for something completely different...

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/138198547-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/138245408-L.jpg

How I did it. (http://nocroppingzone.blogspot.com/2007/03/water-drops-on-dvd-i.html)

your a great photographer..amazing :)

Hatch1921

20th of September 2007 (Thu), 18:02

I dig the last shot. Well done!

Hatch

Dalantech

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 01:27

your a great photographer..amazing :)

Lots and lots of practice... ;)

Dalantech

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 01:28

I dig the last shot. Well done!

Hatch

Thanks Hatch!

G35Driver

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 01:32

Lester Wareham

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 13:15

you guys have some of the most awesome shots, great pics,im lusting over this lens so bad.
I decide to go for this lens and sell my 100, what mount does this lens have? does it come with the tripod ring mount?

The MP-E 65mm is a standard EF lens and will fit any Canon camera full frame or crop, it is manual focus only of course. It does come with the TMA-B ring mount.

I would not advise selling your 100mm macro however, the MP-E goes from 1:1 to 5:1 where as the 100mm goes up to 1:1, so the two complement each other and you will probably find the MP-E on its own restrictive. Also you will definintly need a good external flash with the MP-E, the MT-24EX is the one to get IMHO.

Note that the EF 100mm macro also works with the TMA-B via a cheap plastic widget, so if you get the MP-E you will will be able to swap the ring mount to the 100mm. I have a little page explaining how to get the plastic widget (£12 in the UK) here http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/macroMTF/tma%20for%20100mm.htm

There is a handy review on the MP-E here http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/mp-e-65.shtml

G35Driver

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 15:33

The MP-E 65mm is a standard EF lens and will fit any Canon camera full frame or crop, it is manual focus only of course. It does come with the TMA-B ring mount.

I would not advise selling your 100mm macro however, the MP-E goes from 1:1 to 5:1 where as the 100mm goes up to 1:1, so the two complement each other and you will probably find the MP-E on its own restrictive. Also you will definintly need a good external flash with the MP-E, the MT-24EX is the one to get IMHO.

Note that the EF 100mm macro also works with the TMA-B via a cheap plastic widget, so if you get the MP-E you will will be able to swap the ring mount to the 100mm. I have a little page explaining how to get the plastic widget (£12 in the UK) here http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/macroMTF/tma%20for%20100mm.htm

There is a handy review on the MP-E here http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/mp-e-65.shtml
im kind of tight on budget so the money from the 100 will fund for the mpe-65, ive been lusting over this lens for a while, dont get me wrong I love the 100, but I only use it for macro.

lance v

21st of September 2007 (Fri), 20:31

im kind of tight on budget so the money from the 100 will fund for the mpe-65, ive been lusting over this lens for a while, dont get me wrong I love the 100, but I only use it for macro.

You will still need the 100 for macro though because at 1:1 larger bugs and butterflies ect wont fit in the frame.

Dalantech

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 02:04

You will still need the 100 for macro though because at 1:1 larger bugs and butterflies ect wont fit in the frame.

I thought that was the whole point behind shooting macro ;)

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170740264-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170741870-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170740544-L.jpg

I still have my 100mm macro lens -I use it for closeup photography.

lance v

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 03:00

I thought that was the whole point behind shooting macro ;)

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170740264-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170741870-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/170740544-L.jpg

I still have my 100mm macro lens -I use it for closeup photography.

Haha point taken:p

Dalantech

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 03:07

Haha point taken:p

:lol:

Lester Wareham

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 03:58

im kind of tight on budget so the money from the 100 will fund for the mpe-65, ive been lusting over this lens for a while, dont get me wrong I love the 100, but I only use it for macro.

That is OK as long as you don't want to fit in the larger bugs like butterflies, damsel/dragonflies, some of the bigger spiders etc. Specially on a crop camera a lot of bugs can't be fitted in the frame with the MP-E.

The MP-E is quite expensive compared to the 100mm and don't forget to budget for flash, though I guess you will still use your 420 on a bracket.

I love the MP-E but the 100mm gets used more, largely because it is easier to shoot in ambient light with and I (almost) always have it with me.

macro junkie

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 04:30

Lester Wareham

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 05:26

i bought..

canon 400d-mpe-65-mt24ex

nikon d50-105mm-flash

this way i go out in to the feild with both camaras.both ready to roll..if i see somthing thats past 1:1 il use the canon..any thing larger than that il use the nikon..insects dont like to wait around for u to change your lens.:lol:

Yes that is a good method, I work in a double pass at present. I would like a second Canon body, waiting to see how the 40D and expected 6D/5D+ stack up. Full frame with the same pixel density as the 20D is what I am looking for.

PS I should think the MP-E is much less restrictive on full frame (largest subject 36mm).

macro junkie

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 05:43

waiting to see how the 40D and expected 6D/5D+ stack up. Full frame with the same pixel density as the 20D is what I am looking for.

PS I should think the MP-E is much less restrictive on full frame (largest subject 36mm).
can u repeat that in english please:lol:

lance v

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 05:55

i bought..

canon 400d-mpe-65-mt24ex

nikon d50-105mm-flash

this way i go out in to the feild with both camaras.both ready to roll..if i see somthing thats past 1:1 il use the canon..any thing larger than that il use the nikon..insects dont like to wait around for u to change your lens.:lol:

good idea but a Nikon? pfffft

haha im waiting till i get a Mk iii so i have 2 bodies

ill tell ya how good it is in about 23 odd years:(

macro junkie

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 07:37

good idea but a Nikon? pfffft

haha im waiting till i get a Mk iii so i have 2 bodies

ill tell ya how good it is in about 23 odd years:(
yer that was old one..in 5 days im buying another 400d and canon 100mm lens..nikon will be sold cheape on ebay.;p) canon rule :)

Lester Wareham

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 08:55

can u repeat that in english please:lol:

???

macro junkie

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 08:59

???

Full frame with the same pixel density as the 20D is what I am looking for.

PS I should think the MP-E is much less restrictive on full frame (largest subject 36mm).

when it comes to talk like that it confuses me..sorry:oops:

Lester Wareham

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 09:22

Full frame with the same pixel density as the 20D is what I am looking for.

PS I should think the MP-E is much less restrictive on full frame (largest subject 36mm).

when it comes to talk like that it confuses me..sorry:oops:

I thought it was plain enough, not meant to confuse.

I have a 20D, so I would like a full frame with at lest the same pixel density and noise performance so I can crop and still have the same quality as I do with the 20D. So 16Mp full frame, only use the center 40% of the frame (APS-C size) and you still have 6Mp of usable image (not quite a 20D 8Mp). And of course I want this without the size weight and cost penalty of a 1Ds Mk II or III.

A full frame camera sensor is about 36mm across and a APS-C is about 22mm. The lowest magnification from the MP-E is 1:1, so on APS-C a subject bigger than 22mm can't fit in the frame, but on full frame you can go up to a 36mm long subject.

So a full frame would mean the MP-E is less restrictive in terms of maximum subject size, a lot of the bigger bugs you can't quite fit in on APS-C.

Is that clear or more confusing.
:razz::wink:

lance v

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 20:40

I thought it was plain enough, not meant to confuse.

I have a 20D, so I would like a full frame with at lest the same pixel density and noise performance so I can crop and still have the same quality as I do with the 20D. So 16Mp full frame, only use the center 40% of the frame (APS-C size) and you still have 6Mp of usable image (not quite a 20D 8Mp). And of course I want this without the size weight and cost penalty of a 1Ds Mk II or III.

A full frame camera sensor is about 36mm across and a APS-C is about 22mm. The lowest magnification from the MP-E is 1:1, so on APS-C a subject bigger than 22mm can't fit in the frame, but on full frame you can go up to a 36mm long subject.

So a full frame would mean the MP-E is less restrictive in terms of maximum subject size, a lot of the bigger bugs you can't quite fit in on APS-C.

Is that clear or more confusing.
:razz::wink:

Hi :D

Hatch1921

8th of October 2007 (Mon), 14:38

Good to see this thread has moved and is an Archive thread. The MP-E65 is something else! I can't wait to own one someday. Great shots all!

Hatch

Hatch1921

19th of October 2007 (Fri), 19:06

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1035/561169522_4b02130aed_o.jpg

macro junkie

12th of December 2007 (Wed), 02:09

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/1989056069_e435849eda_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/1799426382_dae5e9bb12_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/1616300628_a2e9293dc2_b.jpg

Hatch1921

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 00:11

NIce work MJ

Hatch

303villain

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 01:27

scariest post ever above. I dont even want to go up to look to see who posted it! Amazing bug photos. some of the best ive seen

lance v

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 01:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2124116537_30b7c6791b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2119536097_f1b74ed28b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/2119605868_9cf2a8258d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2116737761_8047f9e713_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2069836751_3abad181b5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2039204941_af93e9aaf8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/1908010234_24f55ec2f5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/2102487352_38b5ac16a1_o.jpg

Hatch1921

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 11:41

Very nice shots Lance.

Hatch

lance v

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 23:00

Very nice shots Lance.

Hatch

Cheers Hatch

Sonno

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 01:51

I'd soooo love to see the "at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=155&modelid=7325)" picture!

:D

Awesome shots all!!! Some really cool stuff in here, I've enjoyed it immensely. Can't wait to pick one of these up... one day...

tomhide

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 03:18

Amazing examples guys!! Really really enjoyed the images so far.

Canon Bob

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 04:29

I'm not anywhere near the standard of others but thought it might be useful to show what a relative MP-E novice can hope to achieve.
Shot yesterday (upside down) hand held 1/160, f/11 and flash.
Bob
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/CanonBob/HairyFred1.jpg

macro junkie

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 07:13

dusty dusty sensor:D

Canon Bob

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 08:25

The dust was on the lens. The little bugger was under the window sill outside and I was upside down shooting up at him. Just checked a few more shots from yesterday with a different lens and they look clear.
Thanks for the observation though as I hadn't noticed the flecks.

Bob

canadianbacon52

17th of March 2008 (Mon), 23:01

Thought I'd bump this thread to the top, love to see more pictures from this lens

FLY GTI

5th of May 2008 (Mon), 13:15

How close do you have to get to your subject with this lens?

lance v

5th of May 2008 (Mon), 17:45

From about 10cm to about 3cm

DuaneJ

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 15:09

What kind of flash do you use with this lens? These are some awesome shots.

Double Negative

11th of May 2008 (Sun), 07:50

What kind of flash do you use with this lens? These are some awesome shots.

Ideally either of the Canon macro flashes or the Sigma one, especially with the MP-E where the working distance is insanely small. It's the only way to get sufficient light in there.

illusionest

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 10:05

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/bugs/ladybug24.jpg

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/bugs/ant09.jpg

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/bugs/insect069.jpg

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/bugs/insect067.jpg

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/bugs/ladybug21.jpg

JClaude

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 18:46

angryhampster

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 19:04

Are you guy shooting handheld ? I have this lens, just recently, and it drives me crazy to try and get good shots, well mostly the bugs wont stand still hehehe
I like the 100 and 180 a lot, this one is proving more dificult, I am ordering a RSS head for it to see if I can get anything more out of it and also a ring to mouth my two 580eX II flashes

With this lens you almost have to have a very sturdy tripod and focusing rails. At 1:1 or even 2:1 you can get shots handheld, but at 5:1 life size, it's simply not possible to get a shot of anything you want handheld.

lance v

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 19:04

Are you guy shooting handheld ? I have this lens, just recently, and it drives me crazy to try and get good shots, well mostly the bugs wont stand still hehehe
I like the 100 and 180 a lot, this one is proving more dificult, I am ordering a RSS head for it to see if I can get anything more out of it and also a ring to mouth my two 580eX II flashes

All handheld. Ul find if u try use a tripod by the time u get the camera in the right place, that bug is LONG GONE!

(some people like LordV use bean poles like a sort of monopod)

lance v

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 19:07

With this lens you almost have to have a very sturdy tripod and focusing rails. At 1:1 or even 2:1 you can get shots handheld, but at 5:1 life size, it's simply not possible to get a shot of anything you want handheld.

Ummm lol not true. Most people here will tell you that they get 5:1 handheld. i do it all the time. heres some pics at 5:1 yesterday handheld

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2540801900_2435a1bd88_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2540802572_cabaf73bd7_o.jpg

angryhampster

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 19:28

Well you've proven me wrong. :)

When I had my 150 Sigma I had no problems with 1:1 handheld, but good god I figured 5:1 would be damn near impossible without a pod and rails.

JClaude

1st of June 2008 (Sun), 20:28

I need to learn to use my 1DsIII live view better, I am sure it will help with this lens since I can use the 3" screen to focus, too bad it is not practical or I would even use my UMPC's 7" screen for this, but holding camera in one hand and UMPC in the other does not sound practical!!

Ummm lol not true. Most people here will tell you that they get 5:1 handheld. i do it all the time. heres some pics at 5:1 yesterday handheld

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2540801900_2435a1bd88_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2540802572_cabaf73bd7_o.jpg