Best lens extension tubes according to redditors

We found 131 Reddit comments discussing the best lens extension tubes. We ranked the 61 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Lens Extension Tubes:

u/johnnywash1 · 6 pointsr/Watches

Hi all! Recent purchase, the famed 58. I bought this hoping to settle down to a one-watch guy, but I'm just not sure I can. The detail work on this watch is wonderful, though: the way the rose gold around the indices brightens up the yellow gold around hands; the paper-like matte finish of the dial; and of course, the perfect proportions.

All that said, I'm moving on from this one and on to the next. I really liked how my macro shots are progressing, though, so I thought I would share here! If anyone is curious, I didn't use a dedicated macro lens for this shot, just a set of very inexpensive macro tube extensions mounted to my 85mm lens. This is slightly cropped from the larger version, which I find more striking but really wanted to showcase the dial here, so I cropped. I'm not sure what the rules are for cross-posting, so I will refrain from posting the imgur sales album directly, but it is in my history.

u/Ryguy55 · 6 pointsr/photography

I personally use the Kenko equivalent of these. They're a little more expensive on Amazon but I couldn't be more pleased with them. I don't know if they are actually $100 worth of extra quality, but they came highly recommended from another photography forum.

u/fermixx · 6 pointsr/argentina

Es el lente sony 90mm macro f2.8, en una camara sony a6500.

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-90mm-f-2.8-Macro-G-OSS-Lens.aspx


Para darle aun mas zoom use unos tubos de extension macro: https://www.amazon.es/Neewer-Auto-Focus-Extension-Mount-Camera/dp/B010D2S5D8


Despues flash y tripode y listo

u/scampers12 · 6 pointsr/photography

Macro Extension tubes - ~$60

Yongnuo 560 III Speedlight - ~$70

The speedlight is fantastic and with a set of the radio triggers for about $30 it's a really cheap way to get the flash off camera.

u/Weenie · 5 pointsr/a6000

Extension tubes are the way to go on a budget!

Here are a couple shots I took with the kit lense and Meike plastic extension adapters-

https://i.imgur.com/ziuyPjj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sGvdDWG.jpg

Amazon link.

u/finaleclipse · 5 pointsr/photography

If you're looking to get extension tubes make sure to get ones with electronic pass-through, otherwise you'll lose autofocus, stabilization, and aperture control. The first two are alright, but the lack of aperture control means you're always shooting wide open which isn't great for macro.

u/WalternateB · 5 pointsr/SonyAlpha

Congrats! I got my A6000 a year ago, such an amazing little beast! I got the Sony 50mm 1.8 for it and recently added a Sigma 16mm 1.4. Both are absolutely amazing lenses, but Sigma is on a whole different level in terms of sharpness.

If you're going for the 50mm range, wait a little bit and see how the Sony 50mm stacks up to the new Sigma 56mm 1.4 that was just now released. If it's anything like the 16mm, then it might be worth the extra price.

A small tip, when you zoom in with that kit lens it shows the focal length on top of the screen, so you can use it to get a sense of how wide a particular prime will look before you buy it.

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Oh and look into macro extension tubes if shooting macro is your thing, they're cheap and allow you to do some amazing macro magic.

These are the ones I've got, the 50mm 1.8 is fully functional with it and allowed me to shoot some beautiful stuff. Haven't tested on the other lenses.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010D2S5D8/

I'm planning on snagging a 55-210 next, I know the quality isn't oh so good, but a decent telephoto lens costs an arm and a leg so... And I hear it can be often found on ebay for fairly cheap, since it's a kit lens so the market is over-saturated with it. So if it's also something you want, it's worth checking ebay.

u/asad137 · 4 pointsr/photography
u/culberson · 4 pointsr/photography

For a few more dollars, you can get a set of extension tubes like these. There are tonnes of different cheap brands, they're all pretty much the same. They have pass-through for the electronic contacts so that you can frame and focus wide open and then the aperture will close down when you take the shot as normal.

u/skeitcfd · 3 pointsr/pentax

Unfortunately... I don't believe there are extension tubes that allow for Auto-features. The other ones listed are the two most common.

I bought these ones (they might be the same as El_chupacabra):
https://www.amazon.com/Zykkor-Extension-Pentax-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0044XAXLU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493855016&sr=8-1&keywords=extension+tubes+pentax

A recent search, they might have a small budget extension tube, that does allow Auto-features... but I haven't actually used them:
https://www.amazon.com/Micnova-Extension-Close-up-Exposure-Cameras/dp/B06X6GL71F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493855016&sr=8-2&keywords=extension+tubes+pentax

u/todor_wedding · 3 pointsr/WeddingPhotography

Save some money and get a macro extension tube set to help you photograph the rings.

u/aishiteru-wa · 3 pointsr/canon

Macro photography is one of my favorite things!
This setup is around $100 (50mm lens is optional and not part of this total) and a great place to start.

The extension tubes, when used on an (optional) 50mm lens, allows you to be anywhere from 21cm away from the subject, to 4.2cm depending on how you stack them :)

The lightbox kit comes with various backdrops and lighting. You can also use paper as a background if need be.

I also extremely recommend a tripod, when you're that close to the subject the depth of field becomes shallow. You may also want to set a timer that way pressing the shutter doesn't cause shake.

You'll probably eventually want an actual macro lens, as well as a better tripod for outdoor excursions, but if you're just doing this and staying in one place this is just fine :)

u/oldcrow · 3 pointsr/photography

Get a set of macro extension tubes and you can shoot super close. I used the tubes on my 18-55mm lens for this shot of a water drop just milliseconds before hitting a flower.

u/brianmerwinphoto · 3 pointsr/AskPhotography

Specifically, you need to look for lenses that say "macro".

The actual focal length really depends on exactly what you hope to shoot.

The reality is that you're stepping into "specialty" accessories for photography which means "more expensive".

Most likely you're looking at the 60mm f/2.8 Macro, or the 100mm f/2.8 Macro.

These are the Kenko Extension Tubes, which you mount between the body and the lens.

They move the focal plane further from the rear element in the lens which means you can focus more closely. They're very handy, but if you're at a point where you need to spend money anyway, I'd advise that you just go for a proper macro lens because the 55-250 lens you already own isn't exactly the most amazing image quality. (it's very much a starter / kit lens).

Good luck!

u/magical_midget · 2 pointsr/canon

Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

If you want more magnification after that you can add extension tubes to the lens, but then is getting hard to manage the focus of the lens and the working distance can be awkward http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8Y88M?pc_redir=1410295973&robot_redir=1

Finally if what you are really after is a microscope like magnification the 65mm macro from canon will do the trick, This is a highly specialised lens and I will not recommend it to a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009XVD5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410489652&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

u/themcan · 2 pointsr/M43

You can buy macro tubes for $25 to experiment. They're obviously not going to give you the performance of a dedicated lens, but you can still get very good results.

u/HammerJack · 2 pointsr/photography

Macro extension tubes get you into the macro world for pennies on the dollar of a real macro lens. Of course there's drawbacks but for $40 these macro tubes have done the job just fine for me with my D3200 and a 18-105 lens. I only just recently got them but they feel solid enough and work as advertised.

So far, I'm shooting inanimate macro objects in a studio environment so the only drawback of having to focus stack images isn't terrible. I could see having issues trying to get good (workable sure) macro shots with extension tubes.

u/mrmusic1590 · 2 pointsr/photography

If you buy extension tubes like these you can try out macro without investing in a brand new lens. Those lenses you listed aren't really true 'macro' either, they just focus pretty close.

u/NVIDIAMAN · 2 pointsr/Nikon

Yeah, the Polaroid-branded set you're looking at here will do just fine. I bought this set a few months ago and they've been awesome. They are functionally the same as the Polaroid set you're looking at.

Auto-focus will still work with this adapter although the range will be limited. Auto exposure and auto aperture will also work just fine.

u/kbailey204 · 2 pointsr/Cameras

If you already have a good 50mm lens, I would suggest this combo to get started:

Decent set of extension tubes

Ring Flash

Optional:

Tripod Macro Focusing Rail

Autofocus systems can struggle doing macro with extension tubes so I would suggest manual focusing. Also, try and run a fairly small aperture (f/8 to f/16).

u/netchemica · 2 pointsr/ar15

Mount one of these on there and you can tell people that you have a 25mm canon.

u/tictacotictaco · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

Like other users have said, some tubes allow you to autofocus.


https://www.amazon.com/MK-S-AF3A-Extension-Adapter-Mirrorless-FE-Mount/dp/B01MRXL7Q1/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=emount+macro+lens&qid=1556041655&s=electronics&sr=1-9


They do mount between the lens and the camera, allowing you to decrease the distance from the subject, with the same minimum focusing distance.

u/beherenow13 · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

Extension tubes have no glass, air is air. Kenko tubes perform every bit as good optically as Nikon. A set of three is $129. Not much chance finding a set for $40.

They will probably perform best with the prime 35mm, but you may prefer the focal length of one of the zooms, and quality may be acceptable.

What does fit in your budget is a reversing ring for that 35mm - $35. There are off brands that are cheaper, but I have not researched the mechanical quality.

Considering the cost, reversing rings give great results. A very common way to find out if you like macro. This writer likes the generic brand of rings. $12.00

u/thingpaint · 2 pointsr/photography

Those things are junk, they will make things focus closer but will degrade the image, you're better off (and it's cheaper) to get a set of extension tubes:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Automatic-Extension-Olympus-Panasonic-Thirds/dp/B00CANGBIK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479910128&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+four+thirds+extension+tubes


This explains how extension tubes and close up lenses (the converter you linked) work: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-extension-tubes-closeup.htm

u/zogins · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

Since extension tubes are just that - hollow tubes with no glass - there is not much to get confused about. The only thing to keep in mind is to get ones which allow the camera to communicate with the lens. These are very cheap ones and have the necessary contacts: https://www.amazon.com/Mcoplus-Extnp-Focus-Extension-Cameras/dp/B00ORLQJR6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=extension+tubes+nikon&qid=1556668279&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

u/pol024 · 2 pointsr/photography

http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Extension-Canon-Mount/dp/B000U8Y88M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301327465&sr=8-2

I have heard good things about these Kenko's, though no first hand experience. The description says you maintain AF, but you'll need a fast prime to maintain enough light for it to work.

u/digitaldavegordon · 2 pointsr/photography

Extension tubes are easier to use then a reversed lens. You can also pay a little more and get some that will let your camera connect to the lens electronically which makes them much easier to use. https://www.amazon.com/FODSLR-Metal-Focus-Extension-Cameras/dp/B00PQ4WXKA/ref=sr_1_11?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1473621102&sr=1-11&keywords=Extension+Tube+Set

u/Whowhatwhen2 · 2 pointsr/AnalogCommunity

This is what I bought. They occasionally lose their connect with the body, but usually jiggering it a little bit, or just turning the body off and back on again, will fix the issue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR5CSV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/sideswiped · 2 pointsr/photography

>And because they are literally just tubes, you will have the same optical quality as the original lens.

Almost, I've used tubes on my 85 1.8g and it tends to go a bit soft and slightly vieled. I would never consider that combo a proper replacement for my Tamron 90mm macro, but it's a compromise I make when I want to travel light. The results aren't bad. There's just a noticeable improvement when using the macro lens. I'd still recommend the OP try tubes out if they are just testing the waters for macro photography.

u/GIS-Rockstar · 2 pointsr/photography

As long as you're trying an extension tube, and not one of those macro lens attachments that screw onto the end of your lens like a filter. The magnification one is useless on those. If you have 20-40 bucks for probably okay results then definitely give it a shot. I'd love to hear how it goes.

u/Muffware · 2 pointsr/photography

Couple of options for Nikon extension tubes;

Kenko Tubes

or

Zeikos Tubes

u/AlwaysSpinClockwise · 2 pointsr/pics
u/mis_suscripciones · 2 pointsr/MacroPorn

I don't know about OP's, but this is the set I'm very happy with: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABST1UQ/ . An important thing to consider is their CPU contacts, which allows the extensions to communicate with CPU lenses.

u/lbeefus · 2 pointsr/canon

I'm surprised I haven't seen more recommendations for macro extension tubes.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Extension-Canon-Mount/dp/B000U8Y88M

I eventually purchased the Canon 100mm macro and the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x, but before that, the extension tubes let me really play with Macro photography and get some good shots. There are a lot of limitations (aka, shallow depth of field) to Macro photography that it will behoove you to get some practice with. Especially once you go with higher magnification.

u/av1cenna · 2 pointsr/AnalogCommunity

Yeah, it's the lens. You need to be able to get close enough to the film to fill the image on your DSLR with the film. A macro lens is ideal for this... but if you want to do it on a budget, get an extension tube for your 50mm lens. An extension tube is an "adapter" that goes between the lens and the camera, and allows the lens to focus much closer. For your lens and camera, you probably need about a 25mm extension tube to get to 0.66x, which is the right amount of magnification for your camera and 35mm film. If you want genuine Canon, you can get a used Canon EF-25 (25mm) on ebay for about $42, or if you don't mind aftermarket, get a whole set of Chinese tubes for $26.

u/AccursedTheory · 2 pointsr/Nikon

The 1.8G DX Primes just have generally better performance than the kit lens at the equal length. Brighter, better auto-focus, and so on.

What are you trying to do macro work with? If you're going to do shots of things that aren't moving, (Dollar bills, coins, so on), then the 18-55mm kit lens with a set of 35 dollar macro tubes works pretty well (Just be sure to get tubes that have auto-focus tabs). If you want to shoot more difficult things, then whats your budget, and what are you trying to do?

u/Bobbite · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

I recently got the A6000 with a 16-50mm lens and got some extension tubes to try my hands at Macro photography.

I have set the camera to Macro under SCN, using the 10mm extension tube, then changed the focus to take pictures. I shoot in ARW and then tried using Darktable to make the pictures look better.
I didn't have a lot of luck with good pictures so far, there is a lot of noise around the subject and there is maybe only one bit of the subject that is good.

Here's an example of an edited picture.


I am a total beginner when it comes to photography and read up quite a bit about macro photography, but I am just unsure about what settings to use or how to use the camera in general for macros.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Any more details I should add please ask.

u/Insertgenericname · 1 pointr/photography

I have Zeikos extension tubes for Nikon (they have canon too) they run about $60 ($50 for canon don't know why it's cheaper).

It works really well. I've heard of some extension tubes getting stuck on lenses but I have never had this problem with them. You can stack them for greater magnification.

Nikon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IVZVDO/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331756538&sr=8-1
Canon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IVXPMS/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1331756538&sr=8-2

u/GrowDoctorGuides · 1 pointr/microgrowery

I have a sony a6000 with 50mm prime lens. You could get the macro version but this makes for a killer all-around lens with beautiful bokeh. I used 26mm extension rings to get it to focus at close range

Lighting is very important too. The best shots are not taken directly under your grow light

u/scottklarr · 1 pointr/photography

I bought a set of Kenko Macro Tubes the other day and they are fun to play with. They aren't the cheapest tubes but they have electrical contact pass thru so you can have auto focus and aperture control. Here's the first test shot I did with it.

u/Logical_Phallusy · 1 pointr/photography

Hello friend, my main recommendation is to not invest in a Nikon 40mm macro. I have had great results with extension tubes, which would work fine with your 70-200 f/2.8. These are crappy pictures and not very great, but are examples of extension tubes with a standard 55-200mm f/4-5.6 lens. Here are the tubes that I use which work perfectly with my shitty beginner lens.

u/Fuiste · 1 pointr/photography

Well there's the native Sony one right in your price range.

Another option is to get a set of macro tubes for your kit lens. They'll be a lot fiddlier and AF might be problematic, but the price is hard to argue with and I've seen some great pictures out of nothing but a kit lens and some cheap tubes.

u/DeliciousGorilla · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

Left is with the extension tubes (both).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010D2S5D8/

u/-scuzzlebutt- · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Buy a set of extensions for macro photography? They are like $15 and let you focus at closer ranges.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0QZLNJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/colohan · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

They are small rings you put between the lens and the body. They move the focal distance of the lens closer to the camera so you can focus on stuff closer (and hence make it look bigger). The disadvantage over a "macro lens" as far as I understand it is you get a somewhat shallower focus range (so you may need to move the camera in and out to get the right zone), and when you have the rings installed you can't focus on things far away.

The ones I use with my A7iii are these.

u/rambleon84 · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks for the reply. I've seen tubes with the electrical pass throughs like this one for $50 and more expensive ones, $169)

Just a huge price difference there. The later would motivated me to buy a non powered one and look for a cheap manual macro lens. The first one is cheap enough to take a risk on if you think my 16mm would work with it.

u/CountachLP400S · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

I have the original extension tubes by canon. I don’t know what country you are from but don’t be afraid to buy them used. here’s a used one from Amazon

Edit: forgot to click reply, my bad.

u/mitchrodee · 1 pointr/photography

You don't really need autofocus when shooting macro stuff, so I suggest a macro lens. A set of extension tubes is fun to have, too. I use a 55mm f/2.8 micro-Nikkor and Vivitar tubes.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/1442/Micro-NIKKOR-55mm-f%252F2.8.html

http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-VIV-EXT-N-Extension-Tubes-Nikon/dp/B00570TM5W

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/photocritique

D90

50mm f1.8

Aperture Priority mode, 1/200 sec, f/8, ISO 200

Zeikos Extension Tubes ($66)

Joby Gorillatorch for lighting ($30)

Shot it on a pure white envelope for easy background removal, outside in the shade for extra light. Used the gorillatorch to get some angled light so you could see the features a little better. I took these shots just to get the coin identified by a collector. I forgot which extension tube I used for this shot.

u/Badekar · 1 pointr/photography

The first link (extension tubes) seems to be non-coupled (no contact between lens and body) meaning you can't properly control the aperture setting and your metering will be out of whack. Electronically coupled extension tubes will cost a lot more.

The second link (diopter filters) will degrade image quality, especially near the edges. However, you will retain autofocus, autoexposure and aperture control.

Disregard the third link.

u/kickstand · 1 pointr/photography

Yeah, macro is one of the areas where a crop body might be argued to be an advantage.

Since you already have the fine 100 macro, I would suggest you look into extension tubes. It's not clear to me that the 65 macro would let you do anything you cannot already do.

u/joesacher · 1 pointr/Nikon

Extension tubes. These move the lens further away from the sensor and move your range of focus.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Xit-XTETN-Focus-Extension-Cameras/dp/B00AEEDRFM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473335499&sr=8-2&keywords=extension+tubes+nikon

It is a very cheap way to see if you want to spend the money on a dedicated macro lens.

u/WorldlyTraveller · 1 pointr/photography

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Extension-cameras-Nikkor/dp/B00ABST1UQ


Are extension tubes like this worth getting? I'd like to dabble with Macro photography but not really looking at getting new lenses at the moment. For around £40 I wouldn't mind trying these out.

u/get10net · 1 pointr/Butterflies

If I focus anywhere past the center focal point, then I like you said, the clarity sucks with my lens.

Wow, I never knew about Kenko tubes! I know my lens isn't anywhere near as good as the $1,000+ ones so I found this Kenko tube on amazon: [would you recommend?](https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Extension-Tubes-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000JG88JU/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2? s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494113957&sr=1-2-fkmr2&keywords=nikon+kenko+tube) If I focus anywhere past the center focal point, the clarity sucks with my lens. Thank you for the kenko tube suggestion. It's something that is of great interest to me as I like taking macro photos.

One thing that keeps going through my mind as I shoot butterflies and other hasty creatures is, "You miss every shot you don't take." I keep fearing that if I don't hurry and focus, I'd miss another really great frame. I suppose I'd just need to practice more, but your right. I can't give up quality. :)

u/pkmxtw · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

Is there a reason why you want reverse rings instead of extension tubes? Extension tubes

  • usually come in different lengths so you can combine them to get different magnification ratios.
  • are not dependent on the filter thread diameter, so you can just buy an E-mount one and have it work on all of your (native or adapted) lenses.
  • can optionally come with electronic pass-though, which allow you to have aperture control, AF, OSS, etc with native lenses. The first one is especially important because E-mount lenses close their aperture down when powered down.

    I have this set of fotga extension tube for E-mount. It comes with 10mm + 16mm so you get 3 combinations (10, 16, 10+16) of magnification, all the electronic goodness, and it is not terribly expensive either. I've also seen those without electronic pass-through that are even cheaper ($10~15) and go up to 50mm combined.
u/crimsonskunk · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

I'm guessing you mean a lens made for a 35mm film camera? You would just call that a vintage lens or a legacy lens. Calling it a 35mm lens is confusing because there are also lenses at the 35mm focal length like this

I think vintage lenses would work well for what you want to use them for. Here is a good list of good ones to choose from.

You can get a set of extension tubes like this as a cheap way to take macro shots. They will work with any lens but auto focus might be affected.

It might be an unpopular opinion around here, but you might also be better off getting a compact dslr...you could get quite a bit more for your price limit of $800...

u/muffdivebar · 1 pointr/photography

Ah, okay... so it seems like cheap tubes like this one don't have wiring built in, while pricier ones like this one do.

It seems like it would be so simple to just have the electrical connections, the cheaper ones could do it...

Oh wait, here's a cheap one with the stuff built in.

u/crowandcoyote · 1 pointr/a6000

I use some Neewer or Meike or something from Amazon. These are metal. They'll work with whatever lens you want, but make sure the focal length is greater than the extension tube focal length.

The raynox should work, as the extension tubes fit between the lens and the body.

MEIKE MK-S-AF3A Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring (10mm+16mm )for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount FE-Mount A7 NEX Camera A7 A7M2 NEX3 NEX5 NEX6 NEX7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6300 A6500 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRXL7Q1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2FZ9BbEEAM1Y6

u/hnk007 · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Something I never see mentioned often is cheap macro tubes like this. I swear these are the most unknown cheap piece of camera gear that is actually good. I got a set similar to these ones a couple of years ago and they've been great. They allow you to use your own lenses, and since they go behind the lens there isn't a ton of quality loss vs a cheap piece of glass that just screws onto the front. They even have a passthrough for the electronics so autofocus still works.

Here's some examples using those tubes shot through Canon L glass.

u/OmniaMors · 1 pointr/macro

There is a gap between blowing thousands and investing in a solid set up. I would strongly advise against getting cheap gear. Youre just throwing money away and going to frustrate yourself. Not to toot my own horn, but I feel like I have gotten good results with some cheap gear. Most of those pictures were taken with a crop sensor nikon, a cheap prime lens, and macro spacers.

My recommendation would be to start with a D3200 for $240, a 35mm for $140, and macro tubes $40. That only puts your total at $420, and would give you the ability to get the exact same photos I have in my aforementioned gallery. Most of the time used gear works great, and there is really no reason to spend on new at this level. Get the D3200 first and learn the camera, you can use the /r/photoclass2019 subreddit and the northrup youtube channel for free. The latter also has a book thats highly regarded but I havent used it myself. I would also suggest you look into Dom's work as my personal favorite macro shooter.

Once youve learned the camera, get the lens next, then the macro spacers.

In my experience with that lens, you can stop it down to f/8 and still get crisp shots at the macro level, which really helps save your depth of field.

I know it sucks that there is a price barrier, but I promise you will be much happier investing in good gear than wasting money on 100 different terrible phone lenses.

u/I_MELT_STEEL_BEAMS · 1 pointr/france

Soft, pas super net. Tu peux faire de la macro avec n'importe quel objo en utilisant des bagues-allonge qui ne coûtent pas cher (j'ai les mêmes, ça conserve l'AF et tout).

u/thisyesthis · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

First, read this (http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-extension-tubes-closeup.htm) then buy the Neewer metal extension tubes (Neewer Metal AF Auto-focus Macro Extension Tube Set 10mm&16mm for Sony NEX E-mount Camera NEX 3/3N/5/5N/5R/A6000/A6300 and Full Frame A7 A7S/A7SII A7R/A7RII A7II https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010D2S5D8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lmiuyb6SPAAED) or the Marumi Achromatic DHG close up filter accordingly. I have both. I have even used both at the same time just for kicks. Note to self: buy focusing rail.

u/clusterfrak · 1 pointr/itookapicture

right here. They are really great for the price usually I use the 12mm or 20mm one on my 55-250mm lens.