Nikon 2042 36mm
This set transforms existing Nikon F-mount lenses for close-up work by adding 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm extension tubes between the body and lens. The hollow design maintains full electronic coupling for autofocus and auto-exposure, a key differentiator from cheaper manual-only tubes. It is best for Nikon DSLR shooters wanting to experiment with macro photography without investing in a dedicated macro lens.
Focal length 36mm
Mount Nikon F
Weight 270 g
af type manual focus only
lens type macro
32 Overall Score
Price CA$503
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 36 |
| Focal Length Max | 36 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 2042 36mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2070G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 36mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 20-70mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 488 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 2042 36mm | 13.9 | 68.3 | 70.2 | 11.8 | 18.3 | 69.8 | 33.6 | 24.4 | 37.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
| Sony FE SEL2070G Compare | 54.6 | 80.1 | 70.9 | 50.9 | 93.1 | 69.8 | 84.2 | 91.7 | 37.9 |
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