RF extension tubes

Cybot996 · Oct 27, 2022

What RF extension tubes are recommended by posters here?

Chris Summers · Oct 27, 2022

I got a set off of Amazon made by MOVO. Usually you get a set of 3 but I could only find a set of 2 for the RF mount. Might be due to the optical design with the rear element. Anyway my set has a 20mm and a 35mm. Made of aluminum but seem pretty well made and quite lightweight. The lens mount is solid, I've seen some for EF mounts that had a lot of play.

Paul Iddon · Oct 27, 2022

Chris Summers said:
I got a set off of Amazon made by MOVO. Usually you get a set of 3 but I could only find a set of 2 for the RF mount. Might be due to the optical design with the rear element. Anyway my set has a 20mm and a 35mm. Made of aluminum but seem pretty well made and quite lightweight. The lens mount is solid, I've seen some for EF mounts that had a lot of play.

Do you have a link Chris (I'm in the UK but we should be able to get them over here).

Paul.

Kwazy · Oct 27, 2022

I have ones branded Meike (can't find the RF version now though), but if you just search for "RF extension tubes" all kinds show up. Anything that has good reviews and isn't the cheapest should be fine.

I highly recommend the Raynox DCR-250 close-up attachment though. I use it in combination with the 100mm macro lens, but it will work with other lenses as well. Most macro photographers prefer that to the tubes. I've had some time to play with both, and I lean towards the attachment as well. Tubes can be advantageous allowing a larger working distance, but I think they produce very soft images when focused to closest point. Close-up attachment allows greater magnification at the closest distance while keeping the picture sharp.

The tubes are cheap enough to get them just to try them and see what works for you though.

JayAy · Oct 27, 2022

I have the Meike Automatic Extension Tube Set MK-RF-AF1 which is a two piece set at 13mm and 18mm. Here's an amazon.co.uk link MK-RF-AF1

Paul Iddon · Oct 27, 2022

There are these at different lengths too: From Amazon UK

Cybot996 · Oct 28, 2022

Thanks all. Eventually went for a JJC 11/16mm tubes from Amazon. I’ve used JJC products before and for aftermarket they’re pretty good.

Grahamk · Oct 28, 2022

To Julian & Toby in particular - any observations on how well the extension tubes fit would be helpful. Thanks.

Chris Summers · Oct 30, 2022

Paul Iddon said:
Do you have a link Chris (I'm in the UK but we should be able to get them over here).

Paul.

Sorry, just saw this post.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T1CY6BS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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