Extension Tubes - Full Disclosure

[poker]

After reading this thread for months, I finally bought a set of Kenko tubes. I really enjoy what I see at such a close distance but I haven't been able to take a photo I'd like to share.

I only have time to play around at night and I end up using artificial light. I find lighting up something for macro work challenging. No wonder they've created macro ring flashes.

I might get a macro rail from Ebay for $35 unless I figure out a DIY method. I'll keep experimenting with lighting my subjects.

[Loupey]

Hey, poker, yeah the close subject-to-lens distance can be a bit challenging to light. You probably already know this, but a single on-camera strobe can do beautiful work if bounced properly. Most of my "example" images I post here on PR are just quick, single strobe shots with the flashed typically pointing back and up over my head.

[Loupey]

Hi, folks, I thought I might mention something I hadn't even thought of before:

In playing with some equipment that I just bought my son, I found out that my tubes won't mount on his 18-55mm EF-S lens. My tubes (I think they are made by Kenko) have a baffle which hits the longer rear mount of the EF-S. I've mounted my tubes on every EF lens I've owned and never had an issue.

Something to think about. Make sure you get the proper tubes to match the format you use.

(EF lens on the left, EF-S lens on the right)

[poker]

Hey, poker, yeah the close subject-to-lens distance can be a bit challenging to light....

I have a light tent cube in the mail from an Ebay purchase. I hope to get it tomorrow so I can play with it this weekend. I can't wait for my first satisfying macro shot. I would due it in the day time but I've been so busy.

Regarding EF-S and the Kenko tubes, I did see some fine print regarding it's incompatibility with EF-S lenses. I forgot which vendor states it.

[Rivman]

Great comparison shots Loupey - good info., thanks for sharing !
According to reviews on B&H's web site, the newer style Kenko EOS set will work without problems on EF-S lens, while the Canon EF12 II, and EF25 II are EF-S specific, if you can afford them. :thumbsup: