Nojy's Web Log: Fujifilm MCEX - 11 Extension Tube

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Fujifilm MCEX - 11 Extension Tube

I have just received my Fujifilm MCEX - 11 Extension Tube.

I'm no stranger to the world of macro photography having a pair of vintage Macro lenses in the shape of the Pentax M 100mm and 50mm F4.
I wanted to see how my Fuji 35mm f1.4 lens would work in conjunction with an extension tube. It makes sense if you want to travel light and only carry one lens, also auto focus is back in the game and all the EXIF data as well.

There are some third party tubes available through sellers on Ebay, I have read some comments about the "pass through contacts" damaging the lens or camera and I'm so in love with this camera and lens I didn't want to risk it. The Genuine one was "on special" so the difference in price was only about A$40.
This one is made in China, the build quality is the same as my Fujinon 35mm lens, so, excellent.
I've only had a quick go with it and I’m not disappointed, the 35mm is still as crisp as ever and everything works fine, it mounts perfectly as you would expect.
The focus range is very small with the XF 35mm. Min = 5cm Max = 10cm from the lens nose, that's it.
Just tried it with my 55mm f1.8 with M42 adapter and it works well Min = 15cm Max = 28cm.

It's not intended to replace a dedicated Macro lens, as a macro lens will focus "close" and all the way to infinity, so keep that in mind.

I think it's pretty good.

Edit: Dec 2016
I've been using the little flash unit that came with the XT1, in conjunction with the extension tube. It works really well, as this little spider demonstrates.