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Hasselblad X Extension Tube (9mm)

Hasselblad X Extension Tube (9mm)

B&H # HAXET9 MFR # CP.HB.00000915.01
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Increases Magnification
  • Maintains AF and Auto Exposure Functions
  • For X-Series Cameras and XCD Lenses
$29900
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Vello EXT-SFED2 Auto Focus Extension Tubes for Sony E-Mount Lenses

Vello EXT-SFED2 Auto Focus Extension Tubes for Sony E-Mount Lenses

B&H # VEEXTSFED2 MFR # EXT-SFED2
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Maintains Autofocus & Auto Exposure
  • Durable Metal Mounts
$8250
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Vello Auto Extension Tubes for Nikon Z-Mount Lenses

B&H # VEEXTNZ MFR # EXT-NZ
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Maintains Autofocus & Auto-Exposure
  • Durable Metal Mounts
$7995
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Vello Auto Extension Tubes for Canon RF-Mount Lenses

B&H # VEEXTCRF MFR # EXT-CRF
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Maintains Autofocus & Auto-Exposure
  • Durable Metal Mounts
$7995
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Meike MK-RF-AF1 13mm and 18mm Extension Tubes for Canon RF

B&H # MEMKRFAF1 MFR # MK-RF-AF1
Key Features
  • For Canon RF-Mount Cameras and Lenses
  • 13mm and 18mm Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Copper Contacts Maintain AF and AE
$3999
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Vello Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon F

B&H # VEEXTND MFR # EXT-ND
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Full Autofocus Compatibility
  • 12, 20, and 36mm Tubes
$7995
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Vello Auto Extension Tube Set for Canon EF/EF-S Mounts and Lenses

B&H # VEEXTCD MFR # EXT-CD
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Full Autofocus Compatibility
  • 13, 21, and 31mm Tubes
$7995
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Viltrox Automatic Extension Tube Set for Sony E

B&H # VIDGNEX MFR # DG-NEX
Key Features
  • For Sony E Lenses and Cameras
  • 10mm & 16mm Extension Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Autoexposure Functionality
$3299
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FotodioX 48mm Pro Automatic Macro Extension Tube for Hasselblad X-Mount

B&H # FOMACRTXCD48 MFR # MACROTUBE-AUTO-XCD48
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance
  • Supports Electronic Communication
  • Enables Autofocus and Auto Exposure
  • Enables Lens Stabilization Features
$11995
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Viltrox Automatic Extension Tube Set for Nikon Z

B&H # VIDGZ MFR # DG-Z
Key Features
  • For Nikon Z Lenses and Cameras
  • 12mm & 24mm Extension Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Autoexposure Functionality
$5400
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Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens

B&H # KEAETSND MFR # A-EXTUBEDG-N
Key Features
  • Enables Closer Focusing/Macro Capability
  • 12mm, 20mm, 36mm Tubes
  • Works Individually or Combined
  • Retains Auto Focus Capability
$12990
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Meike MK-Z-AF1 11mm and 18mm Extension Tubes for Nikon Z

B&H # MEMKZAF1A MFR # MK-Z-AF1-A
Key Features
  • For Nikon Z-Mount Cameras and Lenses
  • 11mm and 18mm Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Copper Contacts Maintain AF and AE
$3999
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Vello Deluxe Auto Focus Extension Tube Set for FUJIFILM X-Mount, Version II

B&H # VEEXTFXD2 MFR # EXT-FXD2
Key Features
  • For FUJIFILM X-Mount Cameras & Lenses
  • Reduces Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Provides Macro Capability
  • Retains Autofocus/Auto Exposure
$7995
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FUJIFILM MCEX-16 16mm Extension Tube for Fujifilm X-Mount

B&H # FUMCEX16 MFR # 16451744
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Auto Exposure Functionality
  • Sturdy Metal Mount
  • For Fujifilm X-Mount Lenses and Cameras
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$9900
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FUJIFILM MCEX-45G WR Macro Extension Tube

B&H # FUMCEX45G MFR # 16576893
Key Features
  • For FUJIFILM G-Mount Lenses/GFX Cameras
  • 45mm-Long Tube
  • Increases Maximum Magnification
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
$32900
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Viltrox Automatic Extension Tube Set for Canon EF

B&H # VIDGC MFR # DG-C
Key Features
  • For Canon EF Lenses and Cameras
  • 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm Extension Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Auto-Exposure Functionality
$3499
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Viltrox Automatic Extension Tube Set for Leica L

B&H # VIDGL MFR # DG-L
Key Features
  • For Leica L Lenses and Cameras
  • 12mm & 24mm Extension Tubes
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Autoexposure Functionality
$3900
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FUJIFILM MCEX-11 11mm Extension Tube for Fujifilm X-Mount

B&H # FUMCEX11 MFR # 16451720
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Auto Exposure Functionality
  • Sturdy Metal Mount
  • For Fujifilm X-Mount Lenses and Cameras
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$9325
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Viltrox Extension Tube for for FUJIFILM G-Mount (18mm)

B&H # VIDGGFX18MM MFR # DG-GFX 18MM
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Auto Exposure Functionality
  • For FUJIFILM G-Mount Lenses/GFX Cameras
  • Stackable for Increased Magnification
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$10800
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Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Canon EOS Lenses

B&H # KEAETSCD MFR # A-EXTUBEDG-C
Key Features
  • Enables Closer Focusing
  • 12mm, 20mm, 36mm Tubes
  • Works Individually or Combined
  • Provides Macro Capability
$12890
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FUJIFILM MCEX-18G WR Macro Extension Tube

B&H # FUMCEX18G MFR # 16576881
Key Features
  • For FUJIFILM G-Mount Lenses/GFX Cameras
  • 18mm-Long Tube
  • Increases Maximum Magnification
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
$32900
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FotodioX Macro Extension Tube Set for Sony Alpha E-Mount Cameras: for Extreme Close-Up Photography

B&H # FOMACROTUBSN MFR # MACRO-TUBE-SNYE
Key Features
  • Combine Tubes for Reproduction Ratios
  • No Optical Insert for Better Quality
  • Focus Closer
  • Includes Camera and Lens Mounts
$1495
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Vello EXT-MFTD2 Auto Extension Tube Set for Micro 4/3 Mounts and Lenses

B&H # VEEXTMFTD2 MFR # EXT-MFTD2
Key Features
  • For Close-Up or Macro Photography
  • Includes 10mm and 16mm Tubes
  • Reduces Minimum Focusing Distance
  • Use Individually or Combined
$7995
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$9995
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Viltrox Extension Tube for for FUJIFILM G-Mount (45mm)

B&H # VIDGGFX45MM MFR # DG-GFX 45MM
Key Features
  • Shortens Minimum Focus Distance of Lens
  • Autofocus & Auto Exposure Functionality
  • For FUJIFILM G-Mount Lenses/GFX Cameras
  • Stackable for Increased Magnification
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$10800
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Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set for Micro Four Thirds Lenses

B&H # KEAETM43 MFR # A-EXTUBEDG-M43
Key Features
  • Two Extension Tubes
  • Compatible with Micro Four Thirds Lenses
  • Use Individually or Combined
  • Macro Conversion
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$11890
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$16995
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Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set for Canon RF Lenses

B&H # KEAEXTBDGCRF MFR # A-EXTUBEDG-CRF
Key Features
  • Two Extension Tubes
  • Compatible with Canon RF Lenses
  • Use Individually or Combined
  • Macro Conversion
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$21990
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Choosing Camera Extension Tubes for Macrophotography

Camera extension tubes allow you to take close-up photos of tiny objects by increasing the effective magnification of your lens. These tubes, sometimes called extension rings, are available in various thicknesses, and together with the lens focal length and its close focusing distance, determine the degree of enlargement. They're suitable for use with macro lenses, as well as with any lenses with moderate focal length.

 

How Camera Extension Tubes Work

When you focus, you move a lens group backward and forward until the rays of light are perfectly in focus on the camera sensor. As you move closer to your subject, the focusing lens moves farther away from the camera's sensor, which is why close focus lenses often extend from the camera as you focus. Based on lens design, there's a natural limit to how close you can focus. This is where an extension tube comes in, because it moves the lens farther from the camera. The longer the extension tube, the closer you can focus and the greater the magnification, limited only by how close you can get the lens to your subject.


Maintaining Camera Functions with Lens Extension Tubes

Digital cameras use electronic signals to control lens functions such as focus, aperture, and image stabilization. For this reason, most types of extension rings contain matching contacts that transfer signals from the lens to the camera. There's a wide choice ranging from OEM Canon extension tubes to numerous third-party tube suppliers. It's important to check that bayonet couplings are a good fit, as any looseness affects camera-to-lens communication. Sets are available for most camera mounts, including Sony, Pentax, and Nikon extension tubes.


Magnification with Macro Extension Tubes

The degree of magnification depends on lens focal length and the size of the extension tube. With macro lenses, it's often possible to achieve 2.5 times full life size, and 1.5 times magnification is practical with standard lenses. For various reasons, most photographers find lenses between 30mm and 100mm work best, but there are no hard-and-fast rules. In practice, the low magnification of ultra wide-angle lenses together with their physical size limits the amount of magnification possible, while the length and lack of rigidity of extension tubes limits the magnification possible with long lenses. A way to overcome the limitation with telephoto lenses is to consider using camera macro accessories like bellows mounted on slider rails.


Alternatives to Extension Tubes

Apart from extension rings, there are several other ways to do macrophotography without a dedicated macro lens. One idea is mounting close-up lens filters to your camera lens. These magnify the image and are particularly effective with long lenses. Another method is to use lens reversing rings to turn your lens around. This works well if you have an older lens with manual controls that allow you to adjust the aperture. A third solution is to use SLR camera macro couplers to join two lenses together. Similar in concept to using a reversing ring, this method allows you to determine the magnification, and to use the primary lens to adjust your focus and aperture.

 

 

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