Aputure

Aputure AC-MC Macro Extension Tube Canon EF

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Achieve Stunning Macro Photography with Precision and CompatibilityThe Aputure AC-MC Macro Extension Tube Set is the perfect solution for turning your Canon lenses into macro lenses. Designed for compatibility with all EF and EF-S Canon lenses, this set supports TTL metering and autofocus for acc...

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Overview

Achieve Stunning Macro Photography with Precision and Compatibility

The Aputure AC-MC Macro Extension Tube Set is the perfect solution for turning your Canon lenses into macro lenses. Designed for compatibility with all EF and EF-S Canon lenses, this set supports TTL metering and autofocus for accurate and seamless operation. With three tubes of varying lengths, you can create seven different magnification possibilities, opening up a world of creative macro photography.

  • Compatibility: Canon EF and EF-S lenses
  • Support: TTL metering and Autofocus
  • Tube Lengths: 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm
  • Construction: Solid copper construction
  • Features: Built-in gilded electric pins, aluminum alloy sealing

Key Features

Aputure Macro Extension Tube Set is the Perfect Macro Solution for your Canon Lenses.

Supports Accurate TTL and AF Performance

Compatible with all EF and EF-S Canon lenses

Features a Super Elegant, Light, Portable, Professional and Compact Design

Consists of 12 mm, 20mm and 36mm tubes, which can be used individually or in combination for seven different possibilities

Specifications

Brand
Aputure
Product Type
Macro Extension Tube Set
Compatibility
Canon EF and EF-S Lenses
Tube Sizes
12mm, 20mm, 36mm
Combinations
Seven different possibilities
Features
Supports Accurate TTL and AF Performance

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a perfect macro solution for Canon Lenses, enabling close-up photography with existing equipment.
  • Supports accurate TTL (Through-The-Lens) and AF (Autofocus) performance, ensuring correct exposure and sharp focus even at macro distances.
  • Universally compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, providing broad usability across a wide range of Canon camera users.
  • Features a super elegant, light, portable, professional, and compact design, making it easy to carry and integrate into a camera kit.
  • Consists of 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm tubes, offering seven different combination possibilities for varied magnification levels.
  • Allows photographers to achieve greater magnification without purchasing a dedicated macro lens, offering a cost-effective alternative.

👎 Cons

  • Using extension tubes can reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor, potentially requiring longer exposure times or higher ISO settings.
  • Autofocus performance, while supported, might be slower or less reliable in some extreme macro situations compared to standard photography.
  • The specific impact on image quality (e.g., sharpness, aberrations) when combining multiple tubes or with certain lenses is not detailed.
  • The set does not include a dedicated case or pouch for organized storage and protection of the individual tubes.
  • While it makes any EF/EF-S lens a macro lens, it does not provide the same optical quality as a dedicated macro lens for critical applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

This macro extension tube set is designed to be compatible with all EF and EF-S Canon lenses, offering broad versatility for Canon users.
The set includes 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm tubes, which can be used individually or in various combinations to provide seven different possibilities for macro photography.
Yes, the Aputure Macro Extension Tube Set is designed to support accurate TTL (Through The Lens) and AF (Autofocus) performance.
The primary benefit is providing a perfect macro solution for Canon lenses, enabling closer focusing distances without changing the optical quality of the lens.