Shooting Macro with Kenko Extension Tubes
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Pro Photographer Jon Adams is back! In this tutorial video Jon is going to look at a handy camera accessory that's more versatile than you think.
A set of extension tubes is a great way to start exploring close-up and macro photography, they’re much cheaper than a dedicated macro lens.
If you want a gadget that will change the way the lens behaves and open up different ways to see the world, then a set of extension tubes is definitely a worthwhile addition.
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Of the dozens of videos I've watched on this subject, this one offers the clearest, most concise explanation of how extension tubes work, and how to use them. Many thanks! I've had a set for a while, but haven't taken them out of the box yet. I'll be taking them into the garden, today!
"For 1:1, the length of the macro tube needs to equal the focal length of the lens." You would not believe how many vids I have watched and NEVER heard this fact. Finally! Thank you!
The clearest explanation of magnification yet. Thanks, I finally understand this!
Best explanation of extension tubes and their usage I've seen thus far. Especially the part when the sum of the extension tube length should equal the focal length of the lens, to ensure 1:1 magnification. Why doesn't anyone else say this?!
Wow, I've had my extension tubes for years and never knew about matching the focal length to the extension tubes size. That is really helpful as I'm about to head out to teach a class. I can now add that bit of info for everyone. Thank you for making it so clear.
Simply an excellent video; no faff, no waffle, just lots of useful information. Nice one!👌
The best tutorial for extension tubes and how the macro world works
This is the best video I've found on the kenko extension tubes. Most others don't show the progression of what pictures look like without the tubes and with the tubes. So thank you very much for this quality video!!!
Hi Miguel, I made video tests with these extension tubes, it's really impressive, you just get used to the focus and also if you can have a light.
Dude, where the hell did this guy come from?? I love this guy!, great video.
I was thinking exactly the same, thing, he is a very professional presenter.
Remember the Digital Photo mag ................................... Jon Adams, sir you are a gentleman!
Used my extension tubes after three years of purchase, and thanks to this amazing tutorial finally got to know how it should be used properly..thanks
I watched once and understood. First class video.
One of the best reviews I’ve ever watched!
Cristal clear explanation about extention tubes! Great job!
The best video on ext. tubes! 👍
thank you for an informative video - I just received my set of kenko extension tubes. I have yet to try them and I will certainly give it a go,
Great explanation. Really help me understand the uses of extension tube.
Just a video I've been looking for. This was a really big help thanks
Now that is a video to watch. Straight to the point. Thanks I got everything I need and know what my next steps are. 😀
Your explanation was perfection! Thank you!
very informative and cleared lot of doubts. one of the best videos on extension tubes
Excellent video of how extension tubes work.
Fantastic video mate. Getting extension tubes for the first time tomorrow so this video has been mega helpful!!
Excellent information, thank you!
Excellent presentation
This is an excellent intro for a newbie like me to macro photography. Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback...
Short and precise video, great information. Thank you
Very helpful!!! I just tried using 36mm Kenko extension tube with a 70-300mm zoom lens. I got some nice photos, but I can see where switching to a 50mm prime would be a lot better. I'm going to try that next!
Good info on these tubes. Thank you very much.
Great video! Thanks for posting.
By watching this single video, I can say that this channel can grow up to be a top channel. What a quality video..
Thanks for the explanation.
Nice video. The only thing you didn't really mention was the loss of (stops of) light when you add extension tubes. And the longer the tubes, the more loss of light. This then needs to be compensated for by using slower shutter speed, wider aperture or higher ISO. The first two options are not usually beneficial for outdoor macro work. Higher ISO can be a big disadvantage for the quality of the image. Potentially introducing a speedlight could solve the issue, but with the lens closer to the subject, that can come with some challenges too, especially with unwanted shadows. Lighting at an angle with soft light can work really well.
I've been told that you don't lose light with extension tubes because there is no glass in them. Are you confusing extension tubes with teleconverters?
Ive had an extension tube for some time but really not known how to get the best out of it, now I know, thanks
this video deserves more views . Great video .
Great video and so well presented.....I’m now a subscriber. Thanks
Excellent presentation! WoW! Thanks.
Very informative and concise. Thank you!
Best video about techniques if macro photography ❤️
Also, clarifies the relation between all parameters.
It is an A,B,C for Macro
use a garden cane (about 1/2"dia) hold the cane and the camera in the same hand (hold firmly)
and you can move up and down the cane and even lean at an angle to get rock solid close ups.
Sway the camera very gently back or forward to get a good focus, rather than twiddling the lens.
I got the idea from Lord V.
Clear, to the point. Thank you 👍
Good video, I learned something new!
Very informative. Great video man 👍🏼
what a great video , thank you im a newbie so every bit of help matters , and this did help
Good clear speech and explanation thumbs up Sir
I was doing macro with extension tubes on my 40mm lens. Now I simply use a low cost Laowa 90mm f2.8 macro lens instead. More flexible in every way.
Good explanation. Thanks.
There is more to consider...some cameras will have errors when nit using the extensions with contacts. The aperture blinks with 2 dashes (Nikon). Definitely buy the tubes with contacts, but even then, dont rely on autofocus because they use cheap contacts which suffer voltage drop. So the more you stack, the less responsive you autofucus is. My vote is dedicated macro with a raynox 2x, and maybe add 1 extension.
Fantastic info, thx
Thanks for this great review. I have a question: with that brand of extension tubes, does auto-focus and f-stop works ?
Thank you...
Hi, excellent video! I have a 12-60mm zoom lens. When using extension tubes with the zoom lens set to say 60mm am I correct in saying that I can use an extension close to this value despite the wide angle of the lens being 12mm? Hope that makes sense! Thanks.
Instant sub sir :) nice video
Light !!!!!!! More tubes .. less light !!!!!
thank you
This is good explanation for extension tubesb that I nowhere found, but I am a little bit confused now. I have and 4/3 50mm f2 which Olympus sell at that time as a macro lens but it was marked on the lens as 1:2. With that lens I bogth at that time dedicated EX-25 extension tube. What should I have behind that 4/3 50mm macro lens (1:2) to get 1:1 macro magnification having in mind x2 Olympus crop sensor factor?
I think that this was a good explanation of extension tubes, except that Jon did not mention that you have to add the extension that is built into the lens to get the magnification of the lens with the extension tubes. If you have your lens focused at infinity, without extension tubes and then you change the focus to the minimum focus distance of the lens, then the lens will move out, which is similar to adding an extension tube, but it is built into the lens. So for example, if the magnification of your 50mm lens is 0.2 at the minimum focusing distance, then it is like you have a 10mm extension inside of the lens. So in this case if you add a 50mm extension to your 50mm lens, then the total extension when you have the lens focused at its minimum distance will be 10mm + 50mm = 60mm, and your magnification will be 60mm / 50mm = 1.2 magnification.
So basically what I am saying is that you have to add the magnification built into the lens to the magnification you get from adding the extension tubes.
Only just came across you.. good video but here is my question. I have a 4/3rd camera with a 12-60 lens (24-120 on normal camera) do I match the extension tube(s) to the 4/3rd size or use the “normal”size?
Your comment would be greatly appreciated
Thks
I am very interesting for this answer too to understand this. I have that 12-60mm lens too, but I have and 4/3 50mm f2 which Olympus sell as a macro lens but it was marked (on lens) as 1:2. With that lens I both at that time dedicated EX-25 extension tube. What should I have behind 4/3 50mm macro lens (1:2) to get 1:1 macro magnification havingn in mind x2 Olympus crop sensor factor?
thankyou
Hi, i own a D7200 with 50mm AF-D, 35 G AF-S DX, 16-80 G AF-S DX. Is it possible use Meike tubes with my lenses (they are cheaper than Kenko)? I'd like to try some macro shots witouth buyng an expensive lens. Another question: is it possible change aperture with G series lens? TNX
Great Video!
What Camera are you holding?
We believe the camera being used is a Nikon D200
any advice,using lens hood or without....
Would it work with my z6 + ftz adapter?
Thank for this fantastic video. Can anyone tell me if the Kenko extension tubes will fit a Nikon D60? Also ... I have read about Kenko for Canon - do they make different types for the different cameras? Or is it one type fits all? I am looking at buying a second hand set online and can't work out if it is going to fit! I want to use it with my macro lens ... AF-SMicro Nikkor - 60mm. Thanks!
Kenko do manufacture Tubes for Nikon cameras so you'll have to ensure that it says for Nikon or (NAF) on the box before you buy them.
do you have more videos ?
Where you get this music from? Kickboxer? ;)
I used a 55-200 telephoto lens with an extension tube, the menu focus ring became non functional, but the zoom ring behaved as menu focus ring, I was lost, why was that? Did I do something wrong? Thanks.
Best lens for macro using extension tubes is 17-85mm and the 50mm 1.8.
For telephoto lens > 85mm, extension tubes won't work well so it is better to use macro filters or better still reverse mount the lens.
For my Canon EF-S 55-255 I use the "Movo AF Reverse Mount Macro Lens Converter for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras". You can even so auto focus with this reverse mount converter.
extended tube is compatible for Canon M50 M2
I recently purchased a Sony a74 mirrorless camera which has the Sony E-Mount, and I noticed that the Kenko Extension Kit for the Sony E-Mount only has 10mm and 16mm tubes which gives you a total extension of 26mm, which is not much extension.
Why not buy two or more sets and connect them together?
26+26=52
26+26+26=78
@@set3777 You could do that, but if you buy the Kenko Extension Kit it can get expensive. The Kenko Extension Kit is $129.90 at B&H photo today on June 17, 2022. I think that the Kenko Extension Kit is the best quality extension kit for the Sony E mount, but it is also the most expensive. All the extension kits I saw at B&H photo for the Sony E mount that had the electrical contacts only had 10mm and 16mm tubes. Most modern lenses that have autofocus need the electrical contacts to control focus and aperture. You can get lower cost extension tubes, but the quality may not be as good as the Kenko extension tubes. Extension tubes are pretty simple, they are hollow tubes with no optics, and some have electrical contacts, so inexpensive might be OK, but you will have to decide what to get.
I saw the FotodioX Macro Extension Tube Set for Sony Alpha E-Mount Cameras that had 28mm, 14mm and 7mm tubes for only $15 at B&H photo, but they did not have the electrical contacts, so they will not be able to control many modern lens, and they got several bad reviews, so I do not know if I would trust them. You can use manual lenses with extension tubes that do not have contacts, because manual lenses do not need electronics to control them. You could use modern autofocus lens with extension tubes that do not have electrical contacts, but it is much easier to use extension tubes that have electrical contacts.
I would prefer to have longer extension tubes instead of having a lot of short extension tubes. If you have a lot of extension tubes then you will have more problems with the lens sagging especially if you have a heavy lens. You also add a new set of electrical contacts for each extension tube to add so you have more chances for less reliable electrical connections. Also more tubes cost more money.
I bought a 10mm and 16mm extension tube set. I have a wide angle 24mm lens, so I can use that lens with the 10mm and 16mm tubes to get a magnification greater than one.
I also bought a Laowa 100mm F2.8 manual macro lens that has a magnification of two for $499. It's a good lens, but it is an old design, and this week on June 13, 2022 Laowa announced a new 90mm macro lens that is better than the 100mm macro lens I bought for the same price. If I knew Laowa was coming out with the new 90mm macro lens, I would have waited and bought the new 90mm lens instead of the 100mm lens. There are several UA-cam videos about the new 90mm Laowa macro lens if you are interested.
With 85mm what will provide me excellent Macro with Extension tubes
I am using extension tubes manual ones and I am in darkness very hard to focus ,and the result is black photo ,help what am I doing wrong
Please also advise how much f no. is reduced. 2, or 3 or 4 or more. Otherwise, nobody makes a macro lens.
Hello - There isn't a simple way of working it out due to the number of variables, like focal length of lens and whether you're using a single or multiple tubes. If you Google search, there are posts which should help.
playback at .25 is awesome...
Are these kenko EXtension tubes compatible with my nikon Z5 sir?
We do have a set which is compatible with Nikon Z series cameras, please click on the following link www.holdan.co.uk/Kenko/teleplus-dg-extension-tube-set-nikon-z
@@HoldanImaging tks you so much indeed
Sounds like Simon pegg
I thought he was Sean Lock's brother?
Is it can use with my Nikon d90?
Yes, you can use it with your D90.
@@HoldanImaging Thank you. Sadly, it is out of stock in my country.
You have a rubber lens hood on but never extend it? Seems rather silly.
I can Photoshop tweak them but extremely mousey and I lose all colours
What ISO did you have the camera set to?
@@HoldanImaging ??now there's a thought thank you
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but my lense is 18 to 55
so?
Bazinga
Or just buy a macro lens.
Extension Tubes are an affordable alternative to buying an expensive macro lens...
@@HoldanImaging But just get a macro lens... It's easier.
I have a macro lens (Sigma 105mm) and still use the tubes with it