Hi Cindy

First of all, thanks to Mary Anne for providing the link to my macro set up and the answer is yes, I use the same set up for the MP-E65 as well.

I graduated to the MP-E65 after spending a couple of years honing my skills with the 100mm F2.8 and I was glad of that apprenticeship. I’m not sure how I would have fared with the MP-E65 as my first macro lens!

With the 100mm F2.8 and using AI servo with the centre AF point I am confident shooting hand held and capturing insects in flight.

With the manual focus only of the MP-E65 I almost exclusively use it on a tripod with the Kirk focusing rail, so that I can use Live View at x5 and sometimes x10 to nail the focus. Needless to say, I only shoot slow moving insects with that set up.

The MP-E65 demands good technique and patience as it is manual focus only and has a narrow DOF. It also requires good lighting when you start going above 1:1.

Cheers

Dennis