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

Started Jul 1, 2016 | Discussions thread
a_c_skinner Forum Pro • Posts: 13,047
Re: Fuji macro extension tubes - MCEX-11 or MCEX-16?

Having read all this thread I think you'll be best off using the 55-200 zoom.  That will give you enough working distance and also a more pleasing perspective of background.  This is related to angle of view not DoF.  This lens reviews well on extension tubes provided it is stopped down a bit, but DoF makes that essential anyhow.

Shorter lenses will be difficult to use as you will end up very close to your subjects.

Zooms are a bit odd on extension tubes, but much more versatile.

For a big lens aiming for longer focal lengths the Fuji 16mm tube.  Cheap ones may be less solid and you'll need longer extension for the longer focal length.

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