Macro extension tubes??

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Anyone use macro extension tubes or the macro lenses

Which be better cause I know the tubes are much cheaper option.
 
I use both! Have the Nikkor Micro 105mm f2.8 plus Nikon tubes. The lens is pretty good on its own but adding the tubes lets you focus that much closer. I can fill my frame with a bee!
 
I have had 2 macro lenses and loved them both, As the focal length of my macro lenses were very close to my prime lenses and also slower compared to them i got rid with the idea of getting some extension tubes. They are on order as we speak.

If i had the space and the money, sure i would get another macro lens, it didnt make economical sense to have such a limited use lens in my camera bag instead of a faster prime more in line with my range of focal lengths.
 
I sometimes add a Kenko extension tube behind my 105mm Micro Nikkor if I want a bit more magnification. Kenko are the only auto tubes available for Nikon. Nikon's own are manual only; it's astonishing that they've never been updated in the decades since AF lenses were introduced. In fact they're the longest running 'waiting for' on Thom Hogan's site by a huge factor.

The only caveat is that I remember Kenko tubes vignetting on my film cameras so I'd like to hear from anyone using them successfully on full-frame digital, any make, as I'm using DX cameras.

Jonathan
 
will let you know if there is such vignetting on the 5DII however i think i maybe using it on my 50D more.
 
The difference between a macro lens and a standard lens is that the macro is designed to give excellent results when used in close-up. The standard lens will work with extension tubes but it is outside the design parameters. The other advantage of a true macro lens is that they usually allow up to 1:1 magnification without the addition of any extras.

Don't overlook supplementary close-up lenses. They fit like a filter on the front of the lens. Buy a good set of achromatic ones and they will give you excellent images with your standard lens. A bonus of supplementary lenses is that unlike extension tubes, they do not reduce the brightness of the image.
 
ive ordered some and i have gone for metal construction as aposed to plastic like the ones in your link.
Basically as long as they have got the elctrical contacts to sort out the aperture and AF confirm (if you need it) you will be fine.
 
did you order the Kenko ones or have you found an alternative make that uses the metal construction?
 
not kenko ones, got them today, they look exactly the same as yours. the casing is plastic and not metal as i thought. It keeps the weight down i guess. the mounts, bayonets etc are all metal. Not sure if yours in the link are just coated metal as mine are stainless steel by the looks of it.

Only had a little play at the moment with my 3 primes, not sure which i would use with the tubes. However im not looking for 1:1, just looking to have a ring handy in the bag if i go out for a walk etc...
 
Links would be great guys, something else for the mrs to complain about me spending money on!
 
the one i got was here!
 
I used to have a 105mm Sigma and sold it, wasnt getting the use. Decided recently wanted to get into macro again, I have now started using a technique known as reverse macro. check it out, really easy and can cost £0.
 
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