For example, 11601200 is the strobe sync speed for my canon eos 5d. Extension tubes work by increasing the extension of your lenses. There is little to wear out and macro extension tubes are versatile, helpful, and easy to tuck into the corner of your camera bag to have with you all the time. Shooting supermacro while hovering in midwater simply isnt feasible. Failing that if your after magnification and dont mind being stuck in macro only you can use an extension tube between the teleconverter and the macro lens. You can use extension tubes with any type of lenses. It moves your lens further from the camera, and the front element closer to the subject. Kenko auto extension tube set dg for nikon lens aextubedg.
Imo the kenko set offers the best value but i havent seen or used the new set opteka just introduced, so cant really compare. Extension tubes are an inexpensive way to get the kind of short focusing distances that you get from a dedicated and much more expensive macro lens. It comes as a set of 3 tubes of different lengths which singly or in combination makes it usable in 7 different lengths. In comparison, a close up filter is often blamed for degrading the quality of image. The reason ive chosen to include this lens in the examples is to demonstrate the difference between using extension tubes on shorter and longer focal lengths. Many people use extension tubes for macro or closeup photography, to get larger than lifesize, or 1.
A teleconverter fits between your lens and camera body, and unlike extension tubes, it has optical elements that create the magnification. Im not burning with the need of taking macro shots. By using 28mm, 14mm, and 7mm extension tubes, you can achieve a practical focal range. Kenko extension tubes for macro photography nikon af. Teleconverters and extension tubes allow extra, yet affordable reach. The further forward the element, the closer your lens can focus to your. It does get darker, though the actual degree of darkening was difficult for me to judge as i was shooting at night. Unlike teleconverters, extension tubes have no optics in them at all so. Extension tubes for macro photography beau photo supplies inc. Kenko auto extension tube set dg for micro four aextubedg. Jul 27, 2011 kenko automatic extension tube set dg verdict. Many people use extension tubes for macro or closeup photography. Anita captured hibiscus with a nikon 105mm macro using all three kenko extension tubes. Content provided is for informational purposes only.
To illustrate, here are a few sample images i took using teleconverters all with canon 100mm f2. Using a macro lens with extension tubes small sensor. The mfd of a lens is a measurement of the closest point a subject can be from the cameras sensor, whilst still being able to focus. An exercise in magnification with extension tubes martin. Extension tubes are a cost effective way to get macrolike shots using. Kenko extension tube set dg for nikon f mount comes with a set of 3 rings, in 12mm, 20 and 36mm, that can be used together for a longer focal length. Nikon has three, with one filling the gap between the extremes.
Your thoughts quickly go to macro lenses, but theres a growing trend in wedding photography where macro lenses are being left at home in favour of extension tubes. I will get extension tubes with aperture control and use my 1855 kit lens for closeup work. Extension is the term used to describe the distance that the front element of your lens can be moved forwards. How to use a teleconverter to get closer to your subjects. In the old days when you put a 2x tc on your tele you lost 2 stops of light and the. Ive used the vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter v2xmftc on my sigma 70mm f2. Enjoy macro photography with kenko extension tube set dg any time you want without needing a special lens. Some suggest placing an extension tube between the teleconverter and the lens, but that is no good for my use, as i would loose the ability to focus to infinity. Prinzflex extension tubes an extension tube is a hollow, lighttight tube that fits between your lens and your camera mount. The kenko auto extension tube set dg contains three tubes of different length 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm which can be used individually or in any combination to obtain the desired magnification. Teleconverters, extension tubes and macro test results. Extension tube and teleconverter photography forums. They are inserted between the camera body and lens and provide magnification. Actual magnification effect changes with each specific lens.
This is the mac daddy for macros, but is strictly a macro lens and cannot focus for regular shots. Extension tube vs teleconveter for tamron 90mm macro. Apr 24, 2020 because of this, extension tubes are used for macro work, whereas teleconverters are used to get closer to action. Teleconverters and extension tubes for sale outdoorphoto. How much magnification can you get with a 100mm macro lens.
The closer the focus is, the greater the magnification. Mar 22, 2018 in fact, i played with extension tubes and teleextenders for years before i could afford a highquality macro lens. Many of you may know that a macro lens dof is very small anyway maybe 3mm on a 105mm at f2. An extension tube is usually specified in terms of its extension length in millimeters. Thus, a true macro lens will allow you to focus up to 1. You can even utilize extension tubes on a macro lens, bringing its magnification ratio above 1. Kenko dg extension tube is a attractive way to convert your standard lens into macro lens. Diopter close focus lenses are typically better to use on complicated zoom lenses than using extension tubes. Because of this, extension tubes are used for macro work, whereas teleconverters are used to get closer to action. Simple construction matches apcs size amirrorless and full frame emount sony cameras. Kenko auto extension tube set dg for micro four aextubedgm43. The extension tube does not affect image quality as there is no optics inside. From closeups of flowers and collectibles to portraits and landscapes, the sigma 105mm is a doitall lens that produces stunningly sharp images. In this article, im going to compare the results of using kenko extension tubes with the tamron sp 70200mm f2.
True macro lenses are typically fairly accommodating of both extension tubes and compatible teleconverters. Adapters, speedboosters, teleconverters and extension tubes. In simpler terms, macro photography is when you take the image at about lifesize. Macro extension tubes and closeup lenses are devices that add high. Although an extension tube doesnt affect the aperture like a teleconverter or does so by a negligible amount, they do stop you from focusing on distant objects.
Similarly to and not to get confused with extension tubes with macro photography, they extend the lenses purpose. An extension tube is a spacer that sits between your lens and the camera body to alter the mfd minimum focus distance. Whilst a teleconverter also tele extender is a secondary lens mounted between the camera and a photographic lens, an extension tube has no optics. If a subject is closer to the sensor than a lens mfd, you cannot focus on that subject. Best nikon extension tubes of 2020 ultimate roundup. In the last lesson, i wrote about closeup lenses and how they can help you get closer to the subject for closeup photography. Since there are so many options on the market right now, consumers often become confused as to which is the best one. If you add extension tubes, adding them between the teleconvertor and macro lens will have the biggest effect on magnification.
No optics means the quality of the glass on your lens isnt diminished. May 19, 2009 true macro lenses are typically fairly accommodating of both extension tubes and compatible teleconverters. Hi guys, im looking to get either an extension tube or teleconverter for my tamron 90mm macro. If you are searching for an allpurpose, compact, and supersharp macro lens, then look no further than the sigma 105mm f2.
An extension tube is a hollow, lighttight tube that fits between your lens and your camera mount. Matt, has the quality improved in the teleconverter area. So, if you want to take images at a long distance, you can use a teleconverter, and if you want to take extreme closeups, you can use an extension tube. Im looking to increase my magnification and zoom if possible with this lens mostly for insect photography.
Although i used to use extension tubes quite a lot with my 800mm lens, ive stopped doing so, since they have several drawbacks. The kenko tubes were more expensive than other brands, but had the features and build i wanted. Compare these images to those from the first example of the 50mm lens, and youll see that the difference in subject size varies much more greatly with shorter focal lengths. A extension tube set of 12mm, 20mm and 36mm by kenko extension tubes with the autofocus mechanical connection is available for a very reasonable price at amazon.
The teleconverter does not work with the canon ef 100mm f2. Examples of teleconverters from sigma, canon, tamron, prooptic, nikon, kenko and olympus. Kenko dg extension tube set for sony fe mount mirrorless cameras set of two extension tubes for macro photography. Like extension tubes, teleconverters have a mechanical andor electrical connection to the camera that may or may not allow for control of the lens from the camera body. Anita captured hibiscus with a nikon 105mm macro using all three kenko. Teleconverters look similar to extension tubes but they have a different function. The extension tubes will work, but if you want a super close up macro lens look at the canon mpe 65mm. Extension tubes do not contain any optics, so unlike teleconverters, they do not change your focal length nor cause image quality loss in quite.
Kenko extension tubes are precisely made in japan in order to guarantee the best quality and long life of the product. The downside is that with some extension tubes you lose af, and with all tubes. Moreover, a lot of people dont know that they can simply buy an extension tube rather than a macro lens. Macro lens vs extension tubes travel through pictures. Would it be better to go with extension tubes or with say a 2x teleconverter provided its possible to find one thats compatible with this lens. Macro photography is typically defined by the fact that the image obtained on the film plane is close in size to the subject. Extension tubes are hollow cylinders without optics designed to enable a cameras lens to focus closer than its minimum. For macro work, a teleconverter allows the capture of a larger image of your subject from a greater distance than an extension tube would, all other things being equal. Tubes work best with 50 to 100mm lenses, or even with very long lenses that usually have very long minimum focus distances, to allow you to shoot small birds quite large in the frame. A variation on the extension tube them is a clumsy apparatus called a bellows. You can get all this in australia at au use the code thatnikonguy at check out for 2% off all cameras and lenses, or thatnikonguyyoutube for 5% off all.
An extension tube is used for macro photo, turning a standard lens into a macro lens by reducing the closest focusing distance and reducing the longest focusing distance also. The auto extension tube set dg for micro four thirds lenses by kenko. Doesnt matter if thats due to use of a teleconverter, extension tube, or just plain focusing extension. Most manufacturers provide a range of extensions from 835 mm, although multiple extension tubes can be stacked to increase the extension even farther. Extension tubes are designed to enable an existing lens to focus closer than its normal minimum focusing distance. The tubes can be used individually or in combination to obtain the desired magnification. In other words, it allows you to get closer to your subject and often create macrolike images without the need for a dedicated macro lens. Apr 10, 2020 an extension tube is a spacer that sits between your lens and the camera body to alter the mfd minimum focus distance. This might be useful for subjects like butterflies or frogs which can be skittish. Manufacturer specific made for nikon, canon and sony, each barrel has electronic contact points on both sides allowing your lens metering and auto focus functions to still work.
Shooting super macro while hovering in midwater simply isnt feasible. Extension tubes are a useful accessory that allows you to shorten the minimum focus distance of a lens by moving it further away from your cameras sensor. This results in a closer focus, which makes it more ideal for macro photography. I heard extension tubes allows you to magnify more but the dof will be extremely shallow and handheld macro would be really difficult. Plonsky photography using teleconverters in macro photography. This time, im going to write about another accessory you can buy, extension tubes.
Jan 09, 2009 shooting super macro while hovering in midwater simply isnt feasible. What is the difference between teleconverters and extension tubes. Like extension tubes, teleconverters have a mechanical and or electrical connection to the camera that may or may not allow for control of the lens from the camera body. Extension tubes, generally speaking it depends on the lens get you closer to your subject than closeup lenses, in some closes nearly as close as you would be able to get with a macro lens.
Buy kenko auto extension tube set dg for nikon lens featuring enables closer focusing macro capability, 12mm, 20mm, 36mm tubes, works individually or combined, retains auto focus capability, metal mounts, fits nikon fmount lenses and cameras. It is 1x5x lifesize and can fill the frame with a grain of rice. Also i tested putting the kit in different orders for each combination order is from camera. Nov 15, 2009 tubes work best with 50 to 100mm lenses, or even with very long lenses that usually have very long minimum focus distances, to allow you to shoot small birds quite large in the frame. I recently got a sigma 105mm macro lens for my km 5d. Because of the optics involved, matching appropriate lenses to converters is a good idea. This dg extension tube set has upgraded gatearray ic circuitry to work better with digital slrs and some of the digital slr lenses, like. In fact, i played with extension tubes and teleextenders for years before i could afford a highquality macro lens. Whether canon or nikon, make sure that the lens converter or extender is compatible with your primary lens. Aug 08, 2016 a extension tube set of 12mm, 20mm and 36mm by kenko extension tubes with the autofocus mechanical connection is available for a very reasonable price at amazon.
Extension tubes are exceptionally useful for macro photography, enabling you to convert almost any lens into a macro lens at a fraction of the cost while maintaining its original optical quality. It combines a two times teleconverter with helicoid extension. The ultimate guide to extension tubes shutter muse. As you can see, the addition of extension tubes and the teleconverter have had a huge effect on how much magnification we can get out of the macro lens. Discussion in casual photo conversations started by. Feb 15, 2012 you can get all this in australia at au use the code thatnikonguy at check out for 2% off all cameras and lenses, or thatnikonguyyoutube for 5% off all accessories. What is the difference between teleconverters and extension. There are two types of extension tube that you can buy. Some longer zooms are also compatible with teleconverters. Examples include the canon 25 mm ef ii, the nikon 8 mm pk8 and the kenko dg 12 mm, amongst many others. Using a macro lens with extension tubes can work very well for those times when you want more magnification effect. Many of you may know that a macro lens dof is very. The af extension tube set can transform your lens into a macro lens.
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