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Oct 27, 2015 14:53 |  #1

With obviously a tiny budget... so I came across this: http://www.aliexpress.​com …01527_3,searchw​eb201560_9 (external link)

Pure garbage or actually a good product? Have to admit, the price really got me, and the 24 orders with 100% positive response. But I have a 40D, so not even sure it'll work..




  
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Oct 27, 2015 15:04 |  #2

Regular extension tubes with a fancy name. Extension tubes are inexpensive and are used regularly in macro.




  
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Oct 27, 2015 15:05 |  #3

A set of quality aftermarket ext tubes will cost $80.00 to $100.00. Tons of this China junk on e-bay
for less than your deal. Look for something used on e-bay in a little higher end.




  
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Oct 30, 2015 18:57 |  #4

A word of warning: I bought a set of cheap extension tubes to find out if I liked them. The lock on the tubes was very flimsy and unlocked very easily, almost dropping the lens, and also felt loose even with the lock on. Do yourself a favor and buy good quality tubes. (Vello and Fotodiox have good reputations). I happened across a used Canon set for a good price on Kijiji.


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Nov 06, 2015 09:00 as a reply to  @ greyswan's post |  #5

Thank you very much for the feedback!




  
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Nov 06, 2015 09:09 |  #6

Vello is way better, don't waste your money on the cheap ones because you will be buying twice :)


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