 Robyn Mackenzie |
Extension tubes for Canon EF-S lenses I have a Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT) with 18-55 and 55-200 kit lenses, plus EF-S 60mm macro lens. I'm interested in one or more extension tubes, but the Canon EF-25II and EF-12II are pretty expensive (here in Australia the EF-25II retails for AU$279, equivalent to about US$200!!) I would like to know whether there are any other (cheaper) brands of extension tube available which would be compatible with the lenses I have. Any advice gratefully accepted!
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Jon Close |
So far as I know, no one else makes an EF-S compatible extension tube (yet). Solution: (a) buy only the EF-12 II and a cheap 3rd party set. Use the EF-12 II alone and when you want more extension stack the cheaper ones behind it (another 12mm for 24mm total, a 20mm for 32mm total etc.) (b) simply buy the cheaper set and carve out a larger hole in the plastic baffle so that the EF-S lens fits into it.
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Robyn Mackenzie |
Thanks for that advice, Jon - most helpful! Any recommendations on 3rd party sets? Thanks again Robyn
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Jon Close |
Kenko is the "usual suspect." ;-) There may be some other makers that have extension tubes for Canon EOS.
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Robyn Mackenzie |
Thanks again, Jon! I'll check out the Kenko.
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
i saw some shots taken with a kenko and a 20D on another site and the pics looked great. Craig-
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Robyn Mackenzie |
Just checking back in to say that I took the advice and purchased the EF-12 II plus a set of Kenko tubes. I paid the exorbitant Australian prices - could have got them cheaper on eBay from Hong Kong, but didn't want to take the chance. So far, so good - quite tricky to use, but I'm looking forward to practising! Thanks again for the advice. :o) Robyn
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