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Extension tubes

Creators cited with it
3
From 3 reports.
First cited
February 2022
By Potato Jet. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for portability and value
From 2 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

  • Matt GrangerYouTube, 713K followers
    “I actually took along some extension tubes and was able to get some close-ups of bugs and stuff as I went along.”
    Watch the video at 3:20
  • Ben MarriottYouTube, 925K followers
    “But I do have these which are cheap as chips macro extension tubes which you can add to your camera lens to get it to zoom in further and focus at a shorter distance. It is not perfect. The edges do get well blurry.”
    Watch the video at 4:36
  • Potato JetYouTube, 1.1M followers
    “EF Mount”
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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest February 2026

What YouTube reviews of the Extension tubes judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Portability
  • Value
  • StabilityNot covered by enough reviews
  • Ease of useNot covered by enough reviews
  • PortabilityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Very lightweight, compact tubes that pack easily into a camera bag.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “very lightweight we're talking about somewhere between 25 and 35 grams for each one”

      VideoDustin Abbott · July 2022Watch at 4:18

    • “they're very small, they're lightweight, they pack down nice and neatly, they fit into a pocket in my camera bag”

      VideoDavid Taylor Photography, David Taylor · February 2026Watch at 14:23

      About the model family, not this exact version.

  • Build & handlingNot covered by enough reviews
  • ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Cheap, around $80, much less than buying a macro lens.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “these extension tubes only run about 80 us dollars and so not expensive at all”

      VideoDustin Abbott · July 2022Watch at 9:13

    • “extension tubes are far cheaper than macro lenses, so there's that”

      VideoDavid Taylor Photography, David Taylor · February 2026Watch at 6:52

      About the model family, not this exact version.

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