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I recently bought a set of the kenko extension tubes AF to use with my canon Macro 100mm f2.8
I found that they are so difficult to use when i attach all three tubes. The focusing distance reduces dramatically i.e. i have to be much closer to the subject than when i am using the 100mm on its own.
When i was shooting with the lens on its own i was already struggling as the bugs/insects would fly away as soon as they saw me. Now the tubes demand that i am even closer to them so it makes it even more difficult.
I thought that if i use the full set (i.e. all 3 tubes) i will be getting the maximum magnification but it looks like maybe i am doing this wrong. How do you guys use the extension tubes, do you always use the full set or do you use one or two of the tubes? In what situation do you use all 3?
I found that they are so difficult to use when i attach all three tubes. The focusing distance reduces dramatically i.e. i have to be much closer to the subject than when i am using the 100mm on its own.
When i was shooting with the lens on its own i was already struggling as the bugs/insects would fly away as soon as they saw me. Now the tubes demand that i am even closer to them so it makes it even more difficult.
I thought that if i use the full set (i.e. all 3 tubes) i will be getting the maximum magnification but it looks like maybe i am doing this wrong. How do you guys use the extension tubes, do you always use the full set or do you use one or two of the tubes? In what situation do you use all 3?