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# Preserves original lens optical quality Multiple tube combos for custom magnification All-metal durable build Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Compatible with Canon EOS EF/EF-S Cameras for Extreme Macro Photography

**Brand:** fotodiox
**Price:** A$47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 Unlock the unseen — elevate your macro game with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Compatible with Canon EOS EF/EF-S Cameras for Extreme Macro Photography by fotodiox
- **How much does it cost?** A$47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- fotodiox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fotodiox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **True Optical Integrity:** No added glass elements means zero compromise on your lens’s original image quality.
- • **Budget-Friendly Macro Upgrade:** Transform your existing lenses into macro powerhouses without breaking the bank.
- • **Precision Metal Craftsmanship:** Robust all-metal construction ensures longevity and professional-grade durability.
- • **Universal Canon Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits Canon EOS EF/EF-S cameras, from entry-level Rebels to pro-level 5D series.
- • **Customizable Macro Magnification:** Mix and match three extension tubes to achieve your perfect extreme close-up shot.

## Overview

The Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set is a versatile, all-metal accessory designed for Canon EOS EF/EF-S cameras that transforms standard lenses into high-quality macro lenses without sacrificing optical performance. Featuring three extension tubes for customizable magnification, it offers an affordable, durable, and easy-to-use solution for photographers eager to explore extreme close-up photography with professional results.

## Description

A macro extension tube is a wonderful substitution to expensive macro lenses. It maintains the original optical quality while transforming the lens into a macro lens. It is far more desired then the add-on close-up lenses, which will alter the optical quality. The extension tube will work with all Canon EOS cameras, digital or film.The camera mount coupling adapter and lens mount coupling adapter can be used independently of the extension tubes or you can add in the tubes for extreme Macro photography. Because no other optical components are added with this kit, the image preserves the original optical properties of the lens. This is an affordable and simple way to turn your existing lens into a MACRO LENS. This tube set includes a lens-coupling ring and a body-coupling ring; three extension tubes of various sizes are also included to build up to the desired magnification. Life size image can be achieved with this set up. See details specification at the table below. Specs are based on a 50mm f1.4 lens.Compatible Cameras(including, but not limited to)Canon 1d/1ds, Mark II, III, IV, X, C, 5D, 5D Mark II/III, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 60DaRebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D, 1000DThe extension ring set has no electrical contact, so you will have to set your camera in manual focusing and manual exposure, or aperture priority mode for metering.

Review: Fantastic item at an even better price! - Five Stars for what you get for such a low price. These tubes are made sturdy and look to hold up for years. For those that gave bad reviews, let me explain a few things. Macro really requires a tripod. For really close-up macro photos, you want tack sharp. For those that said these tubes do not work... it is simply you don't understand the purpose of the tubes, or you do not know how to use your camera outside of Auto, or you do not understand the concept of a focal plane. First of all, there is no way for the tubes to not to work. Their sole purpose is to move your lens further away from your camera. That is it. If your lens attaches to the tubes and your camera attaches to the other end - they WORK! If you can't get a focus, it is operator error. There are many, many instructional videos on Youtube, check them out. B&H, Tony Northrup and Scott Kelby have some really great ones. Secondly, you must understand what you are essentially doing with the tubes. They move your focus plane so a camera lens with a, for example, minimal focus of 3 feet can get much closer. But also understand, you can actually move the focus plane inside the lens itself where you will never get a focus. Those having trouble using these tubes, try using the smallest tube first, by itself. See where your item focuses at ( if using a fixed lens, move back and forth to find where it tries to come into focus). Then as you get use to the smallest tube, move up the line trying each tube. When comfortable, then start adding them together. A lot of the problems I see with these tubes, I would bet, is trying to throw all three tubes on at once and not realizing that your focus plane is probably only an inch from your lens. Also, when using these tubes and getting really close to the object you are photographing, your depth of field will become ridiculously shallow. Watch some instructional videos on 'Focus Stacking' to address this problem. I had to focus stack a nickle because when the nose was in focus, the eyes were not. This isn't the tubes malfunctioning, it is due to the depth of field. I took these tubes out of the box, "Read the instructions" for nothing more than how they attach and how to remove the lens from the adapter. Popped them on my camera as I suggested above, one at a time, and got some fantastic photos. But of course, I studied the process and science of how they work so I wouldn't blame a simple tube for me not getting a picture in focus. And lastly, the complaints on aperture is baffling to me. You would want a wider open for best detail and speed at a close range - a stopped down lens could take a few seconds which you may not have. With an open aperture you will get a very shallow depth of field though but the previously mentioned focus stacking technique takes care of that. But if a different aperture is needed then Canon cameras have a fix, as mentioned previously in other reviews. Simply set your aperture with your lens first, then hold in your depth of field button and remove your lens. Your aperture will stay at whatever you set it on. Then attach your tube(s) and put everything back on your camera. Other camera owners, if you have a similar solution, please post it for the non-Canon users. These are a fantastic item for a great price to get your foot in the door with macro photography. It certainly beats flipping your lens around backwards like I use to do in film days. But just like the first time you took your camera off of Auto... you had to practice, study and shoot to get proficient with the tool. You must do the same with these tubes. Put in the time for practicing and researching, because the result is definitely worth it! Enjoy and good shooting!
Review: Simple and very affordable way to try out Macro Photography. - I use this set of extension tubes with my canon Rebel XSi. Works great. Very very inexpensive way to play around with macro photography, and a lot better than magnification filters. They're all metal, seem very sturdy, and thread on and off very easily. I've used it with my kit 18-55mm lens, my 50mm lens, and my 75-300mm lens, and they all give great pictures. No vignetting or anything. The results you can get with this set is just amazing, I would highly recommend these to any beginner/amateur photographer who wouldn't mind adding a few extra bucks to there cart total today. And, if you're ok with having to take a few extra minutes to set up your shots (doing manual focus and some of the aperture work-arounds), I would say save your money and buy these instead of the wired ones. Most of the inexpensive wired extension tube sets are plastic, and the good ones are quite expensive.

## Features

- Will not alter optical quality
- All Metal Construction
- Multiple combinations available for multiple macro effects

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003Y60DZO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8 in Lens Extension Tubes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,916) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2010 |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | EF-MCR |
| Manufacturer | Fotodiox |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fotodiox
- **Camera Lens Description:** 50 millimetres
- **Compatible Mountings:** Camera
- **Focal Length Description:** 50 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** interchangeable

## Images

![Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Compatible with Canon EOS EF/EF-S Cameras for Extreme Macro Photography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617Cs-ykDML.jpg)
![Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Compatible with Canon EOS EF/EF-S Cameras for Extreme Macro Photography - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YXINmgdjL.jpg)
![Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Compatible with Canon EOS EF/EF-S Cameras for Extreme Macro Photography - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HQDPfdlHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use it on canon 5d mark ii?**
A: Yes, but most of us bought it because we can't afford a 5D Mark II.  You'd probably be happier with the $250-$300 active extensions, which allow focus and aperture changes with it attached.  (this cheap metal tube does not)

**Q: What will happen to the picture quality if the "inner glass" is removed? Also, whats the difference between this one and the other ones on the market??**
A: After much testing with Canon FD 300mm prime and Tamron 500 reflex. 2 inner lenses destroys the sharpness. Removing both you lose infinity on Canon but not reflex lenses. Keep the thick inner lens remove the thin one. Perfect. Except now MFD is a little greater. Not important. Sharpness! Remove both for all common reflex lenses still keep infinity.

**Q: Does this mount directly to the body?  I have a macro lens that I just bought but it is one the screws on to an adapter.  Will this work?**
A: It doesn't fit directly onto the body of the Canon EOS M. YOu will need the mount adapter EF EOS M. I bought this with the 0.43x wide angle macro lens 58mm that screws onto the front of my lens.  It dose not fit the wide angle macro lens that I bought with it.  The wide angle macro lens fits onto the front of my Canon EFS 55-250mm lens. I bought it so I would have the option since it is cheap enough and it gives different results. But since it is manual and it doesn't communicate with my camera, the EOS M sends out a message that a lens is not attached to the camera. However, if you can get it to work with your camera, you can get real close with your zoom lens.

**Q: Will this extension fit on my Canon Rebel t3i?**
A: Miss: Alyssa C.  My one and only experience has been with the Canon Rebel T3.  However, on 30Jan2014 I bought a wide angle lens for my T3. The lens was for a T3i.  It fitted just right.  It works great in photography involving flowers.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic item at an even better price!
*by T***R on March 30, 2015*

Five Stars for what you get for such a low price. These tubes are made sturdy and look to hold up for years. For those that gave bad reviews, let me explain a few things. Macro really requires a tripod. For really close-up macro photos, you want tack sharp. For those that said these tubes do not work... it is simply you don't understand the purpose of the tubes, or you do not know how to use your camera outside of Auto, or you do not understand the concept of a focal plane. First of all, there is no way for the tubes to not to work. Their sole purpose is to move your lens further away from your camera. That is it. If your lens attaches to the tubes and your camera attaches to the other end - they WORK! If you can't get a focus, it is operator error. There are many, many instructional videos on Youtube, check them out. B&H, Tony Northrup and Scott Kelby have some really great ones. Secondly, you must understand what you are essentially doing with the tubes. They move your focus plane so a camera lens with a, for example, minimal focus of 3 feet can get much closer. But also understand, you can actually move the focus plane inside the lens itself where you will never get a focus. Those having trouble using these tubes, try using the smallest tube first, by itself. See where your item focuses at ( if using a fixed lens, move back and forth to find where it tries to come into focus). Then as you get use to the smallest tube, move up the line trying each tube. When comfortable, then start adding them together. A lot of the problems I see with these tubes, I would bet, is trying to throw all three tubes on at once and not realizing that your focus plane is probably only an inch from your lens. Also, when using these tubes and getting really close to the object you are photographing, your depth of field will become ridiculously shallow. Watch some instructional videos on 'Focus Stacking' to address this problem. I had to focus stack a nickle because when the nose was in focus, the eyes were not. This isn't the tubes malfunctioning, it is due to the depth of field. I took these tubes out of the box, "Read the instructions" for nothing more than how they attach and how to remove the lens from the adapter. Popped them on my camera as I suggested above, one at a time, and got some fantastic photos. But of course, I studied the process and science of how they work so I wouldn't blame a simple tube for me not getting a picture in focus. And lastly, the complaints on aperture is baffling to me. You would want a wider open for best detail and speed at a close range - a stopped down lens could take a few seconds which you may not have. With an open aperture you will get a very shallow depth of field though but the previously mentioned focus stacking technique takes care of that. But if a different aperture is needed then Canon cameras have a fix, as mentioned previously in other reviews. Simply set your aperture with your lens first, then hold in your depth of field button and remove your lens. Your aperture will stay at whatever you set it on. Then attach your tube(s) and put everything back on your camera. Other camera owners, if you have a similar solution, please post it for the non-Canon users. These are a fantastic item for a great price to get your foot in the door with macro photography. It certainly beats flipping your lens around backwards like I use to do in film days. But just like the first time you took your camera off of Auto... you had to practice, study and shoot to get proficient with the tool. You must do the same with these tubes. Put in the time for practicing and researching, because the result is definitely worth it! Enjoy and good shooting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and very affordable way to try out Macro Photography.
*by P***S on January 5, 2011*

I use this set of extension tubes with my canon Rebel XSi. Works great. Very very inexpensive way to play around with macro photography, and a lot better than magnification filters. They're all metal, seem very sturdy, and thread on and off very easily. I've used it with my kit 18-55mm lens, my 50mm lens, and my 75-300mm lens, and they all give great pictures. No vignetting or anything. The results you can get with this set is just amazing, I would highly recommend these to any beginner/amateur photographer who wouldn't mind adding a few extra bucks to there cart total today. And, if you're ok with having to take a few extra minutes to set up your shots (doing manual focus and some of the aperture work-arounds), I would say save your money and buy these instead of the wired ones. Most of the inexpensive wired extension tube sets are plastic, and the good ones are quite expensive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great - All Metal Construction
*by P***Y on May 16, 2012*

As a professional photographer I often shoot 1:1 macro photos of products such as jewelry for my clients. In my spare time though I like to get creative and push the limits of my gear. I bought this set of extension tubes a few months ago as I have always wanted to try a set. The OEM Canon brand of extension tubes go for hundreds of dollars and since I didn't need them for professional use, I wasn't able to justify the cost of buying the Canon version since this would just be to "play" around with. I looked at several different "cheap" versions but what attracted me the most was that these were all metal construction. There is no way I am placing a heavy and expensive Canon 100mm macro lens on something made of plastic. These rings are made of metal and feature a male and female camera and lens connection. The inner extension rings simply thread into the male and female camera and lens connection to build your extension tube stack. You can pick what distance you want my adding or removing a tube from the stack, however, I have always used all the rings stacked together. The rings worrk with any Canon camera that accepts a EF or EF-S lens mount. These tubes **DO NOT** have electronics in them. This means that you have no control over auto-focus and aperture. In my case this is not an issue at all. First, when shooting serious macro, you never use auto-focus. Second, while you have no control over the aperture automatically, there is a trick you can do to get your lens to stop down to the aperture you want: 1) Set the camera to Av mode and choose the aperture you want to use. 2) Press the DoF Preview Button and hold it down while pressing the lens release lock. 3) Take off the lens a look at the back of it. You should see the blades closed. 4) Mount the lens to the extension tubes and then the extension tubes to the camera. You can now shoot. The only downside I see is that the threads on the tubes seem to be a bit fragile and if one was to constantly take the stack apart, he or she might end up stripping the threads at some point. In my case I haven't had any problems because I don't take the stack apart. At this price though, I would be likely to buy a second set and stack that set to whatever distance I wanted or needed. Overall I'm happy with my purchase. For about 95% less then the original Canon extension tubes, these are fun to play with! Also since there is no glass or optics, there is no reason to purchase something more expensive. That being said, if I was using extension tubes in my professional, commercial work, I would be opting for Canon's version only because their version has the electronics built in.

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