Which extension tubes do you use?

[Helix_2648]

Hi together,

I would like to collect some experiences from you about extension tubes.

Which one do you use and what about your experiences with it in terms of quality or accuracy. Are your tubes

 

[Greg]

interesting question, today i use My olympus 60mm 2.8, i stopped using raynox 250 on it but maybe try extension tubes ... Looking forward ^^

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

hallo, salut
I've using Mmlite external tubs.. - 10+16mm ..
I bought them from friend to try.. intresting shoots i can do with.. , useful,small - i can have always with me.. But a bit haard to using, need lot if practic , and tripods could be useful with too and good lighting
i think, is there diffrends between external tubs and quality of images?

 

[Greg]

I saw external tube with AF arround 30€ but I don't know what can be the result of picture with and without tubes

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

I saw external tube with AF arround 30€ but I don't know what can be the result of picture with and without tubes

with external tubs you can go much closer objects..
but i think pictures quality is better withought..

 

[Greg]

sure, always better without ^^ But i wanna see what is the result , for exemple, you take a picture with your olympus 60 mm without, and another with tube, and share pictures

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

sure, always better without ^^ But i wanna see what is the result , for exemple, you take a picture with your olympus 60 mm without, and another with tube, and share pictures

i can find examples , with my eye isn't easy do anything today..

 

[Helix_2648]

I read a lot of reviews about cheap extension tubes and I'm afraid to buy crap as it seems to be that some suppliers delivers really bad quality. Staring from non working electrical connections to inadequate fitting accuracy.

The image quality cannot becomes worse because of extension tubes as long as the accuracy is ok because an extension tube has no optical elements like lenses.

 

[Chavezshutter]

Have i got a story about extensions tube for you and a warning to others. I dropped my first lens ever due to a faulty extension tube about 2 weeks ago, it was my Sony 90mm macro lens, one of my favourite lens, i was pretty upset and down about it so I havent said much or posted since I am now learning to shoot with a Canon macro lens instead.

My extension tubes were Kenko (Japanese made) which have a good reputation and are not cheap but nonetheless failed. A spring which raises a locking pin failed and when I twisted my camera from landscape to portrait mode my lens released from the extension tube and hit concrete. It did not break ( i managed to put my foot beneath the falling camera) but it needs repairs which I cant do during lockdown.



Locking pin fail, the spring should force this pin up like this...


The extension tube were 15 months old.

Moral of the story is check your equipment often, even decent brand stuff fails and could cost you.