Can anyone provide comparison between these and using macro extension tubes?
753357
Extension tubes are best used with a short fixed lens they go between the camera and the lens giving greater distance from the sensor thus greater magification, they don't work well with longer lenses or telephoto lenses. You also need to have a camera that has the ability to allow you to change lenses. Macro filters work best with longer lenses and telephoto lenses as the longer lenses length intensifies their magnification its best to get fairly good macro lenses I have these and they work well but macro lenses can effect IQ hope this helps you decide
293590
Yes, you may add multiple extensions - however, you should follow the instructions precisely (i.e. tape each connection point; gorilla tape works very well) and be mindful of how much torque you use. I didn't encounter any issues running the extensions through approximately 20' of air duct. I was a bit concerned initially, thinking something so 'flimsy' could actually work - it rocked though and is a solid apparatus. Also note - I normally don't take the time to write or respond to reviews due to my lack of interest in 'advertising/promoting' a product for someone else - but this one was worth sharing the info. Cheers and let me know if there are other questions or concerns.
1552305
no, this one worked fine. I also have gotten that with the cheap extensions. This one is not cheap.
2057928
I do not know. Their seem to be a lot of extensions out their and from reading about them, that is not their purpose. I would not expect it to work or would I try it, but I maybe wrong. Good luck, Glenn.
537570
Both, there is a switch that allows you to choose. It also has a macro function which I am just starting to play with.
162172
There is a macro setting under the "scene" option. It looks like you can get to within an inch or so.
1998603
If used correctly you can use it for extension too:) My extensions lasted me a whole month!!!
1244446
The 60 works very well for this type of picture. Bugs and flowers do better with a 105 - 200 but people do better with the shorter macros.
890954
I don't think you can get close enough in macro mode for this adapter to be an issue. I've not had any problems in shooting things in close, yet.
841347
Yes. Macros are modified via the software (or use of the M1-3 and MR keys) and saved to the internal memory.
1450079
No, I don't believe this is an extension tube. I think it's meant to be used in conjunction with a reversing ring. You attach it to the reversed camera lens (a cheap trick for macro photography) so that you are able to keep the aperture wide open. Generally, when you have reversed your lens, there is no longer any electronic connection, therefore you cannot control the aperture so it defaults to the greatest depth of field. This product allows you to bypass this dilemma by allowing you to manually open the aperture up completely to achieve a shallow depth of field, as well as get in lost of light (very useful for macro photography). No, I don't believe this is an extension tube. I think it's meant to be used in conjunction with a reversing ring. You attach it to the reversed camera lens (a cheap trick for macro photography) so that you are able to keep the aperture wide open. Generally, when you have reversed your lens, there is no longer any electronic connection, therefore you cannot control the aperture so it defaults to the greatest depth of field. This product allows you to bypass this dilemma by allowing you to manually open the aperture up completely to achieve a shallow depth of field, as well as get in lost of... » Read More No, I don't believe this is an extension tube. I think it's meant to be used in conjunction with a reversing ring. You attach it to the reversed camera lens (a cheap trick for macro photography) so that you are able to keep the aperture wide open. Generally, when you have reversed your lens, there is no longer any electronic connection, therefore you cannot control the aperture so it defaults to the greatest depth of field. This product allows you to bypass this dilemma by allowing you to manually open the aperture up completely to achieve a shallow depth of field, as well as get in lost of light (very useful for macro photography). « Show Less
1782142
Sorry I really can't answer that, I have never used an extension tube to make the comparison, also my use the with close-up lens is been limited by this harsh winter. Hoping to really test it this spring with the new blooms.
1450082
This is not an extension tube. This item requires a connecting ring in order to use a 18/55mm lens in a reverse position for macro photography. it is good to have it because it allows you to open or close the objective diaphragm.
1096898
I don't think it would be very practical to try it on the 100-400. The ring size is going to be a problem since it was sized for the 100mm macro and the 100-400 is much larger. Why not go with a 100 or 180 (or even a 50)? Extension tubes are okay, and will allow you to focus much closer to the subject but none that I've ever tried matched a good macro lens.
476588
Hello Vince, to be honest with you either tube will work, but I would personally go with a smaller tube because they are just easier to install on the fly...
859062
the link to those tubes does not work any more. Still trying to find out what size tubes to use
778258
Can someone let me know what kind of tool and extension is needed for this please? I am stuck!