Extension Tubes – Everything You Need to Know!

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[malmedia]

One thing I experimented with before was putting two cheap 2X teleconverters in the mix. It was interesting because depending on which end of the extension tubes you put the teleconverters, you could either increase magnification or increase your working distance. Granted, there would be a noticeable loss in quality since you are putting relatively cheap glass in the mix, not to mention the loss in f/Stops, but it was a fun experiment.

[miklospinter]

You can use the DoF preview button to keep the aperture on the lens.
Most DSLRs have a button to preview the depth of field. Pushing that button will move the aperture blades to the value you have set. When you hold this button and remove the lens, the aperture blades will remain in position. I use this method when I want to reverse my lens.

[PurpleStormProductions]

The most useful information I got in this video by far is to NOT use my 135mm f2 lens and instead use my 28mm with extension tubes for 1:1 magnification and beyond. Glad that it’s also still super sharp. I cannot wait to start shooting macro right away.

[mrlegobrick]

Awesome explanation, thank you. Looking to get some for my stop motion shots, but was lost in the wide variety online and if they were even what I need!
This cleared everything up!

[sundarAKintelart]

Nice explanation.
The working distance and loss of light because of using these extensions tubes could have been talked about too. Thanks.

[geraldh.]

Thanks a lot for this video, particularly for your tip to use self adhesive velvet in order to eliminate reflexions inside extension tubes. I will try it, I expect it will improve image quality quite a lot.

[bashamstra]

Hi Micael, I am a convert. Started with the foldable diffuser and now ordered AK. You are a big inspirator, keep it up!

[IonutAlexandruApolozan]

Hi Micael. Awesome video and a lot of info presented. A few notes from my limited experience with macro tubes. I've used pancake-style 50mm lenses (OM/Nikon vintage) reversed to decrease the focal distance needed for the magnification. In addition, I've used bellows (vintage Nikon, cheap from the second-hand market) to get the distance and avoid the glare inside the tube. And last but not least, in the reversal ring for the 50mm lens, I've put a cardboard visor that only let about 30% of the light in the center of the lens through. This way I was able to reduce the flaring and diffraction significantly, as the bulk of the stray reflected light stayed on the outer rim of the front element. Great job and will continue to watch your content!

[hamsterproductionsofficial]

Thank you for this excellent and informative video! 📸

[dummatube]

If the extension is huge and you are using a lens corrected for infinity you should use a reversing ring so that the distance of the rear element of the lens to the subject is similar to the original lens to sensor distance. You will get better optical performance!

[Donncada]

Thank you for this fun and interesting video. Thank you for the tip about the mat sticky velvet.

[DrChip]

As always Micael, excellent video, clearly explained, and easy to watch and learn. Thank you so much as I just bought my first extension tubes and had no idea how they really worked. And now I do!

[alleycatjack]

Great video. Thank you for the velvet tip, that is a great idea.

[dylanrander]

Nobody explained this as well as you did. Thanks!

[KingLama]

Many thanks, excellent and informative.

[edieduard]

Asa de precise si de detaliate explicatii păt tuburile de extensie nu am gasit nicaieri, explicatii simple si clare pe intelesul fiecarui pasionat de fotografia macro, multumesc mult pt aceasta prezentare si daca nu te superi as intreba daca nu se poare folosi o carioca marker in loc de catifea contra reflexiilor ?

[viestursriters]

Micael speaks like Finnish, the video is good!

[jareknykiel]

Another very informative video from You. Thanks!

[CheikoSairin]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. I learned new knowledge from your video. Big LIKE!!