Fujifilm just announced here Macro Extension Tubes MCEX-11 and MCEX-16, X-Mount Lens-exclusive accessories that expand the world of macro shooting. Download PDF here.
PRESS RELEASE
FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce that two new dedicated X-Mount system Macro Extension Tubes; the MCEX-11 and MCEX-16, will be available from the middle of December 2014.
Macro extension tubes are inserted between the lens and the camera body and increase the distance between the lens elements and the sensor enabling users to focus on subjects much closer to the camera.
1) Two types (11mm, 16mm) will be available.
You can choose from the two types of tubes depending on the level of magnification you require.
2) Electronic contacts allow you to shoot with AF and AE using the tube.
Electronic connections automatically pass information between Fujinon X-Mount lenses and Fujifilm X-series camera bodies so you can still use autofocus and control the aperture while using the tubes.
3) Designed exclusively for the XF lenses and X-series cameras
The mount rings of both tubes are made of high-grade solid metal and are precisely manufactured to suit the XF lenses and the X-series interchangeable cameras perfectly.
4) Maximum Magnification of the Macro Extension Tube
The table below details the Working Distance (distance from the top of the lens barrel to the subject) and the Shortest Shooting Distance (distance from the image sensor to the subject) of each of the current Fujinon X Mount lenses with and without the tubes attached. Some tubes do not work with some lenses. These are indicated below by the grey boxes.
The shooting distance and shooting magnification change according to the position of the focusing lens group. The table shows reference values for when the focusing lens group is in the position to shoot the closest object.
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So, one of those extension tubes on the 60 mm… will that give me 1:1 magnification?
0.75 almost but no cigar. working distance is naturally reduced.
Dayum.
The 14mm is 1:1 though right?
i think only 0.88 with the tube11 and a 3mm working distance??? dunno how dat is gonna work.
it does get you closer than the current 0.5 though
fuji really needs a proper 1:1 before all these add-ons. dat forthcoming 90mm would be the perfect chance for Fuji to make it respectable.
If you think about the crop factor – .75x turns into 1.14x – but basically a 50% increase from what you have.without it is what you’re looking at.
Crop factor has no impact on reproduction ratio.
1:1, i.e., original size on the sensor is always 1:1, i.e., original size on the sensor – irrespective of the sensor’s size. The sensor’s size just determines how much of the motiv is covered by the sensor at a certain reproduction ratio, not how large the motiv is on the sensor.
You are absolutely right, but working with a 0.75 on an APS-C isn’t going to feel much different than a 1:1 on an FF / like how a 23mm on an APS-C “feels” like a 35mm on an FF. It’s different, DOF is different, and there are tons of factors abound, but well. However, getting all the way to 1:1 on an APS-C doesn’t seem quite as important as getting 1:1 on a larger sensor. Fine if you want it or need it of course. You can always slap a 1:1 configuration with an adapter on.
There’s always the option of reversing old manual lenses for going way beyond 1:1 depending on what you’re trying to do.
Why is 1:1 so important to people, besides being a nice round number?
I used to own the Nikon 60mm f2.8 macro lens and it was a 1:1 magnification. It just gets you closer, and it’s a true macro lens. The Fuji 60 is nice, but it’s just not the same. I wouldn’t even call it a macro lens. 🙁
This is pretty promising – thinking it might be time to ditch my Novaflex adapter and my Nikon macro lenses. Doesn’t say how many f-stops you’ll lose but with a 1.4 or 1.2… Awesome option to travel light though, the Nikkor 105mm is a brilliant lens but it’s a beast.
yes some f-stop loss specs woulda helped
Wonder if it is possible to combine the tubes for increased magnification? Probably not, but …
I don’t see why not. Automatic Extension Tubes from the 80s can do it, but the image quality really suffers beyond 16mm.
Fujifilm NA just replied to my combo question on their Facebook page – it is possible to combine them.
Great announcement!! Unfortunately, Fujifilm will give them a pretty hefty price tag.
Looks like $100 each … cheaper than a Novaflex adapter and you get AE and AF if you need them.
This is some great news. I’d like to test one of those extension tubes with one of my Manual Focus M42 lenses.
There’s no benefit to using these with MF lenses, get yourself some cheap m42 extension tubes instead.
Better yet, get a Soviet-made PZF bellows.
Thanks fuji you do what photographers need
This is great! Any idea on the price?
Around $100 according to Yodabashi pre-order stock price
http://www.yodobashi.com/ec/category/index.html?cate=&word=MCEX&ginput=MCEX-16
Interesting enough.. But I would rather have a new macro lens featuring a 1:1 magnification, to the likes of Nikon’s 60mm f/2.8. Do you guys think there is any plans of that?
90mm would be the perfect candidate, but it seems that it will be strictly a big and heavy portrait lens. And extension tubes are a great tool for occasional macro shooter, I would rather carry that in my kit bag then a whole extra dedicated macro lens.
The guy from FujiVsFuji.com claims that the 90mm will have macro capabilities and quotes a Canadian Fuji rep as the source. I just hope he’s right 😉
It would seem that suddenly 18mm pancake with 16mm macro tube is a great macro combo with 1.01 magnification… or am I missing something?
If you are shooting static objects and dont mind including a wide view of the background as well, then sure it does the job, but wouldn’t say great.
In order to get 1:1 you have to get reeeally close to the subject (18mm) Doesn’t sound feasible to me
u need to go too close. plus there might be a high chance of distortion on dat 18
I was a bit impatient and bought old
vivitar 90mm with 1:1 adapter for £160.
Sharpness is amazing. The only shortcoming
is a bit of fringing and it is heavy. Otherwise I love it!
Definitely going to buy one of these for my 35mm 1.4
Is that means Fuji has no plan to release another macro lens?
Good-good. Now, how about teleconverters?
Any thoughts on how well these will work with the Zeiss Touit lenses? The 32mm in particular.
Would anyone here use the 56mm f/1.2 with these extension tubes?
Neewer already has a set of these out – they are great builds – and under $40… Check Amazon – Photodix has the same