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Fuji macro extension tubes - MCEX-11 or MCEX-16?

Started Jul 1, 2016 | Discussions thread
nixda Veteran Member • Posts: 5,515
Re: Fuji macro extension tubes - MCEX-11 or MCEX-16?

Vikdaddy wrote:

Thanks for all the tips guys. It seems that people have erred towards the mcex-11, I wonder why not the mcex-16?

The MCEX-16 provides higher magnification and shallower DoF than the MCEX-11. It is quite tricky to focus without special gear. If we take the 35mm F2 as an example, the DoF would be 1mm at MFD and F2!

Not having much experience with macro, I personally decided to start out with the MCEX-11. That looks daunting enough to me.

There is also another, very important aspect you haven't mentioned yet, I think: what is it that you want to take pictures of, and what is it you expect?

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Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 +1 more
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