Cheap AF extension tubes

[wiganwez]

hi all i was mooching on ebay and found these cheapish extension tubes that have full functionality (af etc) heres the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Econo-AF-Macr...684?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item255c3a7064

i was wondering if anyone had purchased these in the past and weather you belive they are any good. thanks

 

[chopchop]

I'm after a set of these as well, I'd be interested to hear if they're any good. Can the lens aperture be controlled with them?

 

[petersmart]

If they work as they say and maintain all functionality I'd say they're a reasonable buy.

However they don't look as solid as my Kenko DG AF set which has metal fittings at both ends.

This I feel is especially important at the end which connects to the camera.

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[Sam-D]

I have had a Canon fit set of these for some time now and they work a treat. Arrived in a just couple of days as well.
And yes Steve they are fully auto.

So they gets the thumbs up from me.
Sam-D

 

[chopchop]

Thanks for the confirmation Sam, these look to be a good buy then.

 

[Sam-D]

If they work as they say and maintain all functionality I'd say they're a reasonable buy.

However they don't look as solid as my Kenko DG AF set which has metal fittings at both ends.

This I feel is especially important at the end which connects to the camera.

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Apart from the electronic contacts, petersmart is right about them not having metal fittings. However, this does have the advantage of not having any fine metal dust that can come from cheap tubes with metal mounts. (Not that I am saying Kenko ones are cheap). I have used my set a fair bit and there is no sign of wear or slackness on the non metal mounts.
For 40 quid they really are a good buy.

Sam-D

 

[Llamaman]

(Not that I am saying Kenco[/] ones are cheap).

Yeah, you have to coffee up a fair amount for those . (sorry, couldn't resist!)

Anyone know of a comparison between extension tubes and, say, a Raynox?
Am looking for a cheap way to play with macro but have been warned off the cheap screw-in 'close-up' (+ diopter) filters. These or the Raynox clip-on look promising.

 

[wiganwez]

think i will buy a set next week and see what results i get, i will sort out some feedback for buyers in the future. i believe they could be the best cheap way of doing macro photography.