Comment on Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, fits Canon EOS 1d,1ds,Mark II, III, IV, 5D,… by elogical.
A nice buy, works just how it should!,
At this price, why not give macro a try? Do a little research first since it’s not exactly and plug and play accessory for the camera, but they really aren’t tough to use and can get exactly the same result as the name brand tubes costing 10 to 20 times more. The main thing to keep in mind is that you lose autofocus as and you lose aperture control, otherwise it’s just adding air space so there’s not really much difference when you step up in cost. If you need to set you aperture, use the DOF trick. Just set your aperture and then press the DOF preview button. Then keep holding it down while you release the lens and it stays set. As far as focus, manual isn’t as bad as you’d think for non-moving subjects.
As far as the product itself, it’s pretty nice for the price. Doesn’t have the finely machined feel of an expensive lens or filter, but it’s not cheap junk either. The threads all turn smoothly with no resistance, and the lens and camera mounts fit tightly.
And as a final note, don’t even think about trying to use this without off camera lighting. Even in daylight, the pics will likely turn out underexposed when focused in this closely unless you have some extra lighting to hold up to the subject. The on camera flash is useless when you’re focused on something half an inch away from your lens as well.
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