Macro decisions

[Razor2012]

I didn't realize the 65 was 5x. I thought it was the same as e 100, so that's a very good reason to prefer it over the 100.

Or a very good reason to choose 100! MP-E 65 is not a lens to just attach to camera and take some macro shots. At 5X or near, any tiny disturbance in wind, ground, hand, etc act like tornado's resulting in blurred shots. It does not even have a manual focus ring, nevermind AF. Sturdy tripod with good macro focusing rail, combined with remote shutter release and ring flash become mandatory, not optional.

For sure there's a lot more work and patience involved, including expense, but the images you get in the end are worth it. Might just get the 100 though.

 

[Razor2012]

I just picked up the 100 2.8L, can hardly wait to use it.

 

[wickidwombat]

I just picked up the 100 2.8L, can hardly wait to use it.

let me know if you get any funny noises from the IS on the 5Dmk3

 

[Razor2012]

I just picked up the 100 2.8L, can hardly wait to use it.

let me know if you get any funny noises from the IS on the 5Dmk3

None that I have noticed, did you get some?