Top Result: Cheap Extension Tubes

Match Score

99%

Pros

In my testing, these very cheap extension tubes produced better results than the name brand ones
Very inexpensive
Sharp
Reliable lens communication

Cons

As with all extension tubes, focus is done mostly by moving in and out

Note From Jim

A while ago I bought 5 macro lenses and several sets of extension tubes to determine which one I should recommend here. You can't beat a dedicated macro lens for autofocus and ease of use, but you can get an inexpensive set of extension tubes for just $50 that will produce sharp photos. I think most photographers should buy extension tubes FIRST before a macro lens. Then, if you decide to get a dedicated macro lens later, you can still use the extension tubes with it for extreme macros. Extension tubes are a small, lensless piece that goes between the body of the camera and a regular lens (50mm is great) to make the lens focus much closer.