Canon mp e 65mm f 2 8 1 5x macro photo vs laowa 60mm f 2 8 2x ultra macro?

The two lenses split on magnification and mount. The Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo goes from life size up to five times life size, which is the choice for very small subjects. It only fits Canon EF, so it's a Canon-only pick.

The Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro tops out at 2:1, but it also focuses to infinity, so it works as a general-purpose lens too. It's made for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K and Sony E, so you can use it on most full-frame bodies.

Both are manual focus, neither is stabilised, and both are f/2.8. If you shoot Canon and want the most magnification, get the MP-E. For anything else, the Laowa is the more flexible choice.

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