Comments on: About macro extension tubes – P365 Nov03

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:27:22 +0000

I just have to say, I posted a comment almost 2 years ago (May 19th, 2008) with a link to a photo I took using these extension tubes and while I don’t get much traffic to my flickr page, almost everyday I get a referral through your site on the photo. That’s pretty cool!

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:58:27 +0000

The last days i could not sleep because my lens was stucked… until i found this tread (google).

Thanks so much !

Bye from Belgium,

Ian

By: wife swapping

wife swapping — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:22:56 +0000

Looks like I’ll become your frequent reader from this Saturday. This staff gets me.

By: Neil Creek

Neil Creek — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:22:31 +0000

Once when my threaded macro tubes became overtightened, I managed to get them apart using a tool my wife uses for beading. She has a pair of plyers with teflon pads. I was able to put a good amount of force through the plyers to unscrew the thread without damaging the tubes themselves.

By: Neil Creek

Neil Creek — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:18:38 +0000

Nice work, and great images you captured with your homebrew tube. Well done :)

By: S-NOCTURNUS

S-NOCTURNUS — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:06:52 +0000

I’ve made a DIY extension tube and installed it with the EF 18-55mm IS kit lens..You can check the detail of how I made it and the results here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/snocturnus/3948020419/

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:46:28 +0000

Mine has got stuck too… Grr, I think I have to go to the repair centre now. Expensive and annoying! Any thoughts on how to avoid/fix this?

By: Ewa

Ewa — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:15:43 +0000

great web site. very helpful. I’ve been thinking about the macro extension tube for a long time… I’ve always dreamed about macro photography… Right now I use my wide angle lens to get some macro… but it’s not enought :/
I think, the macrto extension tube is a great way to start!

By: Newlearner

Newlearner — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:09:26 +0000

Hi Tim,

So far, I only used extension tube with my 50mm/f1.8. What I did is set lens manually at biggest aperture,and then installed tube set. It looks work on unmoving subject but not work very well with moving subject.I still want to learn how to use it in different way on other lens.

Regards,
Devin

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:55:22 +0000

Hi – nice article. I just got these today and was looking for some sort of instruction / hints / tips webiste. What do the 3 rigns do etc what lens is best to use with them etc.

Do you have any further info on this?

I have e the same kit as you have and I have 18-55 kit lens, 50mm prime and 200mm zoom. really looking for some help in getting the best out of this amazing cheap piece of kit.

thanks