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Reddit mentions of Mcoplus Extnp Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF AF-S DX FX SLR Cameras
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Mcoplus Extnp Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF AF-S DX FX SLR Cameras. Here are the top ones.
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- Compatibility: Work with Nikon AF AF-S DX FX SLR Cameras, including D5300, D5000, D3000, D3200, D5100, D5200, D3100, D7000, D7100, D4, D800, D800E, D600, D610, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D3, D3S, D700
- Function: Transform common lens into macro lens to capture the high quality images of small objects, enter the macro world.
- Auto Focus：when installed the tubes, it needs appropriate ocusing distance(1-3cm) space to auto-focus function.
- Tube diameter : ab.69mm. Tube Lengths: (1) 12mm.(2) 20mm.(3)36mm, use alone or combinations.
- Note: when use 3 tubes together, there is a little difficult to auto focus. Suggest use manual focus or Increase the lens focal lengths to avoid blurry.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 2.8 Inches |
| Length | 3.2 Inches |
| Number of items | 10 |
| Size | MCO-N-B |
| Width | 2.8 Inches |
Macro extension tubes get you into the macro world for pennies on the dollar of a real macro lens. Of course there's drawbacks but for $40 these macro tubes have done the job just fine for me with my D3200 and a 18-105 lens. I only just recently got them but they feel solid enough and work as advertised.
So far, I'm shooting inanimate macro objects in a studio environment so the only drawback of having to focus stack images isn't terrible. I could see having issues trying to get good (workable sure) macro shots with extension tubes.
Since extension tubes are just that - hollow tubes with no glass - there is not much to get confused about. The only thing to keep in mind is to get ones which allow the camera to communicate with the lens. These are very cheap ones and have the necessary contacts: https://www.amazon.com/Mcoplus-Extnp-Focus-Extension-Cameras/dp/B00ORLQJR6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=extension+tubes+nikon&qid=1556668279&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
If you buy extension tubes like these you can try out macro without investing in a brand new lens. Those lenses you listed aren't really true 'macro' either, they just focus pretty close.
There is a gap between blowing thousands and investing in a solid set up. I would strongly advise against getting cheap gear. Youre just throwing money away and going to frustrate yourself. Not to toot my own horn, but I feel like I have gotten good results with some cheap gear. Most of those pictures were taken with a crop sensor nikon, a cheap prime lens, and macro spacers.
My recommendation would be to start with a D3200 for $240, a 35mm for $140, and macro tubes $40. That only puts your total at $420, and would give you the ability to get the exact same photos I have in my aforementioned gallery. Most of the time used gear works great, and there is really no reason to spend on new at this level. Get the D3200 first and learn the camera, you can use the /r/photoclass2019 subreddit and the northrup youtube channel for free. The latter also has a book thats highly regarded but I havent used it myself. I would also suggest you look into Dom's work as my personal favorite macro shooter.
Once youve learned the camera, get the lens next, then the macro spacers.
In my experience with that lens, you can stop it down to f/8 and still get crisp shots at the macro level, which really helps save your depth of field.
I know it sucks that there is a price barrier, but I promise you will be much happier investing in good gear than wasting money on 100 different terrible phone lenses.