An extension tube sits between your lens and the camera body to alter the minimum focus distance, essentially turning any lens into a macro lens for very little money. Here’s how it works and what you need to know.
Extension tubes are a useful accessory that allows you to shorten the minimum focus distance of a lens by moving it further away from your camera’s sensor. In other words, it allows you to get closer to your subject and often create macro-like images without the need for a dedicated macro lens. If you aren’t …