Macro extension tubes?

[pupp]

Have a nice 105mm macro lens to go on my Nikon DSLR bodies, which is fine and dandy for 1:1 work, but fancy trying some bigger than life-size stuff too... those cheapo 'manual' macro tube sets that litter ebay seem to be possibles but I'm wondering if there are alternatives that preserve the data link between lens and camera so as to keep some/all of the functionality? Anyone point me in the right direction please...

[te51cle]

I tried the Jessops version with my Canon but in the shop there was a problem retaining auto functions with multiple tubes. I went for the Kenko option. I think the Kenko ones used to be branded Teleplus. Speed-Graphic is a good place for macro gear too, they can also do you a set of Novoflex bellows - at a price !

[funkynige]

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[V6GTO]

100mm Macro plus 65mm of Jessop's extention tubes. Retains all functionality.



Martin.

[Gemm]

I use Kenko too and I'm very happy with them. (these eggs are about 1mm tall)

Edited by Gemm on Tuesday 11th July 20:20

[poah]

I've got jessops and they work fine

[Platinum]

Do they do ones for the d50 at Jessops, as I can only see ones for Canon cameras?

[Gemm]

funkynige said:

What's the difference (in terms of the final image) between an extension tube and a close up filter?

I would say image quality is slightly affected by close-up filters as you are adding another glass (unless you are going for more expensive options such as Canon D500 or D250), whereas there's no loss in image quality with extension tubes.

[te51cle]

Platinum said:

Do they do ones for the d50 at Jessops, as I can only see ones for Canon cameras?

Yep, both manufacturers make them for all major brands of cameras - Canon, Nikon, Pentax and KonicaMinolta/Sony.

[imperialism2024]

I get along quite well with my Promaster extension tubes. I don't know if they're available outside the US, though...

[pupp]

Cheers guys, that's helpful

[graham@reading]

V6GTO said:

100mm Macro plus 65mm of Jessop's extention tubes. Retains all functionality.



Martin.

[/Insert Obligatory Simpsons Insect Overlord quote]

That's fantastic. If not a little scary. I might have to investigate some extension tubes to use with my 105 Sigma. How close did you have to get for that?

[poah]

100-400 with extention rings



sigma 30mm with 13mm extention ring





have tried 500D and extention rings on my 100-400 and I prefer the rings

[V6GTO]

Just got a tape measure out to check...three and one half inches from the front element.

Martin.

[graham@reading]

And it didn't try to eat you?

(alright sting you)

Impressive.

[imperialism2024]

graham@reading said:

And it didn't try to eat you?

(alright sting you)

Well, it does look quite large...