Any idea what "MP-E" stands for? I'm guessing "Macro-Photo" but E?
Ken At 09:16 AM 5/14/2006, you wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "EOS LIST" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:33 PM Subject: EOS Canon 65mm MP-E macro lens > Does anyone have any experience with the subject lens? > I'm thinking about ordering one and I'd like to hear your opinions > pro or con. > thanks > > Tom Reese I've used one belonging to a friend. (I own both the EF 100 f2.8 USM and 50 f2.5 macro lenses, so I've got to draw the line somewhere.) The lens is larger than I expected, but as it's unique, I had nothing to base my expectations on. As you'd expect with its 1:1 to 5:1 coverage, it's a special purpose lens and you'll need things like tripods and focus slides to make best use of it. Depth of field is naturally very limited, and use of an image stacking program could make a big difference to the usefulness of your images. My friend has produced some really stunning stereo pairs using this lens, a focus slide mounted on an enlarger column and then creating the extra depth of field (required for a convincing stereo image) using Helicon Focus, see link below. (Use of a digital body helps enormously.) http://www.heliconfocus.com/pages/index.php?focus_overview HTH Malcolm Milton Keynes, UK
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