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 MX$9,047
Snapshot
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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 36mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 28-200mm | 10-20mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/10 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 290 | 544 | 107 | 413 | 570 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| 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 | 12.7 | 62.9 | 72.9 | 13.9 | 21.2 | 64.6 | 33.6 | 29.5 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.4 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.6 | 95.4 | 77.1 | 99.5 |
| Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 48.4 | 54.7 | 87.1 | 95.5 | 48.1 | 72 | 74.8 | 97 |
Price
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