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Fotga Extension tubes for Fuji-X- mini review

Started Sep 11, 2013 | Discussions thread
Rene Delbar
Rene Delbar Regular Member • Posts: 333
Re: Fotga Extension tubes for Fuji-X- mini review

Sadly enough, I have one more ** fail ** report to add...

On my set (tested with X-Pro1 and X-E1 bodies, and 18, 35, 60 and 18-55 lenses):

  • I could not get any lens to mount onto the 16mm ring (mount locks up well before normal position)
  • I could mount a lens on the 10mm ring, but it will not operate (camera does not start up properly, focus motor runs crazy)

I did attempt to fasten and/or loosening the screws (as suggested elsewhere), with a little but not enough improvement on the 16mm ring, and no luck at all with the 10mm ring.

The eBay shop was understanding and quick to offer mediating with the manufacturer, but that whole process would be cumbersome, and the inevitable shipping fees back and forth would come close to the product's price, so I swallowed my bill (and my pride).

Conclusion: don't try the Fotga rings at home!

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