Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon 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
lens type macro
33 Overall Score
Price $120
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 36 |
| Focal Length Max | 36 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon 36mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 36mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 297 | 135 | 540 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | - | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon 36mm | 54.8 | 69.8 | 26.6 | 7.9 | 15.1 | 71.5 | 34 | 26.5 | 35.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.3 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 75.1 | 90.5 | 36.3 | 69.6 | 77 | 83.6 | 73.8 | 94.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.4 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75.1 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 96.1 | 77.8 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.8 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.3 | 93.4 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
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