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(More customer reviews)I ordered these extension tubes to try them out and see if I would like macro-photography enough to invest more money in a dedicated lens. Since extension tubes are nothing but empty tubes containing no optics whatsoever, I first asked myself why should I pay more for a name brand set? Then I decided to give these a shot.
The above product description isn't complete and there were no reviews, so I was gambling when I ordered these. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived. For such a affordable set, the tubes are solid metal and appear well built. The threading clean and clear of metal slivers, so each piece screws/unscrews onto each other smoothly without getting stuck (I also rubbed the threading a bit with a tiny amount of mineral oil). This set comes with 5 pieces - 9mm, 16mm, 30mm tube sections, an SLR body adapter, and a lens adapter. The 3 tubes can be combined in 7 different combinations of extensions (9mm, 16mm, 25mm, 30mm, 39mm, 46mm, 55mm).
After testing them out and comparing them with extension tubes I've borrowed from friends, I really can't notice any overt difference. I've added some pictures I've taken with just the 30mm tube and with all 3 combined (55mm) attached to my Nikon D7000 and a Nikon 50mm 1.4d lens. As with most extension tubes, the corners are a bit soft, but those can easily be cropped out -- just make sure you compose your shot knowing the corners will need to be cut out.
You should note these tubes are manual and do not send any information between the lens and body, so auto-focus WILL NOT work and if your lens doesn't have a manual aperture dial (like the 1.4d), you're stuck taking pictures wide open. This leads to two major problems: softer pictures and really shallow depth of field.
I do have a few gripes about the tubes.
1. The tubes aren't labeled with the sizes. There is a 1, 2, and 3, but no 9mm, 16mm, or 30mm anywhere. Not a huge issue since you can tell by looking at them which is which, but it's odd that they took the time to label them 1, 2, 3 and not just put the sizes on there.
2. There is no satisfying click when lens is attached all the way, so the only way to tell if it's in there properly is to try to remove the lens without pushing down the release button on the lens adapter.
3. The threading isn't aligned perfectly, so depending on which sections you use, the AF/M switch and VR switch on your lens may be on the top, bottom, left or right and not just on the left as it always is when you attach the lens directly to the camera.
Overall though, considering the price and quality of construction, I can't complain. I fully recommend these tubes to anyone who wants to get a feel for the world of macro-photography.
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Mounting Extension Tube in between the camera body and lens will create more distance between the lens and film plane. By moving the lens further away from the film or digital camera sensor, the lens is forced to focus much closer than normal. The greater the length of the extension tube, the closer the lens can focus.Use this set with your normal lens and you will get the quality, which is as good as the original lens and the size, sharpness and versatility is perfect for the macro and close-up pictures.This Macro Extension Tube set does not have electrical contacts and does not preserve the automatic diaphragm. You need to use manual focus and manual exposure while shooting.The newer cameras and digital SLR's will automatically go to the manual metering mode once you have the tube set on.
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