Extension tubes for Sony a6300 (Inexpensive Macro): Has anyone used extension tubes for the Sony a6300, I've been researching online looking at extension tubes by Meike in the $20...

je13quincy

Has anyone used extension tubes for the Sony a6300, I've been researching online looking at extension tubes by Meike in the $20 range to Viltrox in the $30 range to Vello in the $80 ranges, some are all plastic while others are a combo of plastic and metal. Some have the electrical connections which makes them compatible with the camera's functions which is important to me. The ones I've been looking at come with a 10mm and 16mm ring. I've read that some of these don't fit together and wiggle so if anyone has used these please give me your reviews. Thanks

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I don't shoot Sony but hopefully, some one will come along to answer your question. The highest regarded tubes seem to be those made by Kenko, although they are also the most expensive, they do have the contacts you desire. Personally, I don't use tubes as I own about 9 different "true" macro lenses, and I only use tubes to shorten the focus range of some of my Tele lenses. I do have a single 25mm AF tube but the others I have are older MF versions. None are plastic. Whatever you do, don't go the cheapest route as I've heard horror stories about some of those plastic ones.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Of course you will want the ones with electrical connections. It is not bad that the cylindrical part is plastic but the faces that make contact with each other should be metal. It can be ok if there is some wiggle. My Neewer tubes do that.
Be sure that having just the 10 and 16mm set of rings will give you the magnification that you need. Many come in sets of 3 with considerably more extension. Of course a set of 3 will cost more.

je13quincy

Thanks to all who've replied, I'll look into your suggestions.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

je13quincy wrote:

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I use the basic non-contact tubes. Shooting that close, I set exposure and focus myself. If I was doing lots of macro, I might buy the more expensive automatic tubes. I've ussed them on Nikon DSLRs, but I have't used them on my A6000.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

I'm happy with my Neewer Metal AF Auto-focus Macro Extension Tube Set 10mm&16mm for Sony NEX E-mount Camera. Autofocus works. I also use focus peaking.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Mark Sturtevant wrote:

Of course you will want the ones with electrical connections. It is not bad that the cylindrical part is plastic but the faces that make contact with each other should be metal. It can be ok if there is some wiggle. My Neewer tubes do that.
Be sure that having just the 10 and 16mm set of rings will give you the magnification that you need. Many come in sets of 3 with considerably more extension. Of course a set of 3 will cost more.

Just "played" with my Neewer NW-S-AF3A 10 & 16mm tubes. Critical parts are metal. Autofocus speed is the same as without the tubes. There is no in-out movement that could affect focusing. There is a fraction of a mm of rotational play between the lens and a tube and between the 10mm & 16mm tubes. There is no play between either tube and Sony A6300 camera. This small play is not noticeable and does not affect focus or any operation. Unless you need longer tube(s), I think the Neewer tubes are a best buy. Your total tube length needs depend on your lens and subject.

je13quincy

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know about any "Play" between tubes and lens.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

I use the Sony e-mount extention tubes with the electrical connections and they are good.

je13quincy

I looked at the Sony website but couldn't find extension tubes, but saw Sony tubes for sale on eBay ? Where can I find them ?

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Found "DG Extension Tube Set" for Sony e-mount on ebay. Just received them yesterday. Look similar or same as the Meike and Neewer, just re-badged. They have the electrical connections on them. Set of 2 tubes, 1-10mm, 1-16mm.
Paid $14.06 from China with free shipping.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I use an old Minolta macro MC lens with a $9 adapter. I prefer to shoot macro manual focus anyway. This set up may be cheaper than extension tubes and may give better results. If you really want to do macro..... Get a macro bellows and a bellows designed lens. Many of the old "film" macro lenses were designed that way. Now they are dirt cheap on the used market.

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