What is the cheapest used Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro in the UK?

The cheapest used Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro currently listed is £212.96 at eBay, based on 10 listings compared across 4 UK retailers.

How many used Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 10 used Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro listings available across 4 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro use?

The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro for Sale — From £213

£212.96 Low price

£1072.99 High price

10 Listings

4 Retailers

3 Reduced

Great for: macro

Unique Canon macro lens offering 1-5x magnification, the only lens in production for extreme macro beyond life-size.

The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is one of the most specialised lenses in production, designed exclusively for extreme macro photography at magnifications from 1x (life-size) to 5x (five times life-size). Unlike conventional macro lenses that focus from infinity to 1:1, the MP-E 65mm cannot focus beyond 1:1 and has no infinity focus capability.

At 5x magnification, subjects are rendered five times their actual size on the sensor, revealing details invisible to the naked eye — the compound eyes of insects, pollen grains on flower stamens, crystalline structures in minerals. The depth of field at these magnifications is measured in fractions of a millimetre, requiring focus stacking for any useful depth.

The lens uses a manual focus-only design with a magnification ring that extends the barrel significantly at higher ratios. No autofocus is provided as it would be impractical at these magnifications. A sturdy tripod, macro focusing rail, and dedicated flash system are essential companions for practical use of this lens.

The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 occupies a unique position in photography with no direct competitors in production. On the used market it holds its value well, sought by scientific, nature, and fine art photographers who need magnification capabilities that no other single lens can provide without additional optical accessories.