Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 1999 1996
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 65 mm 180 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 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 81 mm 82 mm
Length 98 mm 186 mm
Weight 710 gr 1090 gr
Other
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU MP-E65 ET-78II
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A