Buying a used Canon MP-E 65mm

[g4gxl]

Having decided to get a Canon MP-E 65mm for macro, I did a bit of Googling.

I was surprised to find the lens was released in 1999.

Have Canon upgraded the lens in this time ?
Any issues to look out for when buying second-hand ?

It look like the current model hasn't changed in 11 years :thinking:

[admirable]

if it ain't broke don't fix it!

sorry, don't know of any upgrades

[Canon Bob]

It's still in its original form, simply a bit of glass and an aperture motor.
The only thing to look out for is that there's enough left in your wallet for an MT-24EX Twinlite...pretty much essential for this lens.

Bob

[Jamesstan]

i bought one on here second hand a few months ago, no worries what so ever, brilliant lens still, and agree with above comment, mt24 ex is essential.

[g4gxl]

Thanks for the comments - now I just have to find one !

MT24 will have to wait :(
I have a cheap ringflash and am hoping a couple of FITP flashes mounted on a homemade bracket will do the job for now.