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Jun 10, 2016
Exceeded my expectations.
1 of 1 found this helpful Hi everybody,
Received my Movo AF lens extension tube set for my Nikon D7100 in the mail today. Like a kid with candy running around taking pics, it seemed like yesterday I just ordered it. I had purchased this for my AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII DX VR lens originally in mind. However it has been proved useful on all my lenses. Well here is our results from our unbiased review:
I was baffled with all the different types of tubes out there. Did I want to go cheap? Or did I want expensive? Although I had a budget to keep and allot of uncertainties. The lenses I have for my Nikon D7100 are: the AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII DX VR, the AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED DX VR, and the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 with the Ultrasonic Silent Drive.
Upon inspection and taking it out of the well packaged box, the quality and material is good, no defects, blemishes or scratches that I can see. The extension tubes feels very good and the weight being made of metal and plastic construction felt very light although of good quality. What I like is the release pin is pretty much snag-less, a feature that sold me as well as the visual aesthetics do to allot of hiking in the woods.
Mounting the individual tubes was a breeze, clicks right in. The release lever pulls back slightly and releases it from the lens cleanly and snug. Remember to take your time and turn off your camera before attempting exchanges (the charge on the terminals attract dust) as well as aligning the dots so you don't damage the pins. Duh right? You would be surprised.
So here I am taking photos with my 18-55mm Nikor and I was just amazed on how well each of subjects I selected turned out. The focus area is short so you have to adjust your distance depending on the tube or combination you use, although if you are using a variable lens you have a little more play. They contain no glass so the images stay sharp. and I haven't seen any light loss. However with the Nikon D7100 hand held auto focus was a little disturbing but functioned. So I shot in manual with great success. I have not attempted to use a tripod to see if the AF function works better, just not that patient and I want to be mobile.
I played with all three tubes in different combinations with all three of my lenses. I have to say without a doubt that I have been missing out and I just opened an exciting door of macro photography that is far less expensive than the cheapest dedicated macro lenses and I can use my existing lenses to boot.. Ooh Rah!
The Movo extension tubes works great with the Nikon lenses in auto focus but failed to perform in AF with my 150-600mm Tamron lens, however this is not a design flaw with Movo's's product.. Was I disappointed with Tamron, a little but I mainly shoot in manual so it wasn't a deal breaker to send that lens back, however I would of loved to have that capability. So I called Tamron. I spoke with a representative at Tamron over the matter and to my surprise their lenses do not communicate electronically with any 1.4x nor 2x AF converters. Nor do they work with any extension tubes (Macro tubes). A little disappointing since that lens is $1200 bucks, although the shots I take are exceptional with that particular lens, and the tubes work great with all my Nikon lenses.
Would I recommend this product? Absolutely. Versatility and adapting in my book goes further than my pocketbook.
Now for the depressing part... Don't panic if the tube seems to weld together and won't come off. After reading horror stories on my research of other individuals that bought extension tubes that now swear them off and paid extreme amounts to fix the issue they ran across, I have found a easy solution and it will make you go "oh that was easy". Please don't try to force it off. The set of pins that lock the unit may have bound and won't allow you to release it when you pull back on the release lever. Easy fix. Grab you a cloth large enough to cover the tube "after you found the placement where you will use this tool" and get you a set of channel locks and use it to gently pry back the release pin. Keep in mind not to damage the contact pins. Accomplishing this is easier than you think and it will come off with ease and won't damage the unit if you pay attention. Dirt and dust buildup is a main culprit so check them prior to mounting, and no shaking it won't help. Well I hope this review helps....
Stephan and Tina.
Jun 10, 2016
Has Problems
4 of 4 found this helpful It is an OK camera grip. I was pleased to find that it was light,which I liked. The build quality seemed fairly good, I didn't see any defects in the product. The camera battery fits snug in its cradle and was easy to install. The camera battery cradle locks easy and feels secure. After testing the AA battery cradle it did not work.
Installing the grip to the body of my camera "A D7100" I can see light in between the grip and the body of the camera although the grip secures nicely and snug to the camera. The gap is very small and isn't very noticeable unless you inspect closely. Doesn't feel loose at all, very solid. The look of the grip on the camera is appealing, I like the look. From what I can tell it matches the texture of the Nikon body.
The shutter works with auto focus pressed half way and takes the shot when fully pressed. I have read that the shutter button on the vertical grip is an issue while shooting in landscape due to your palm brushing against it although I have huge hands and this isn't a problem. The design kinda blocks your hand from pressing it however I am sure it is possible if you try hard enough.
The dials are a little ruff and not as smooth as the ones on my Nikon although they function, but it does take a little to get use to. Iso, Shutter speed, F stops works great with the front and rear dials, as well as the AE-L and AF-L functions. The navigation button works well but I don't think I will use it. Other than the dials being a little tight and ruff this is a good product. As far as durability goes, I don't know. I am hard on things so this will be a good test for it.
* Update- Recently I visited the St. Louis Zoo and attached my 150-600mm Tamron lens to the D7100. I decided to attach the shoulder strap to the battery grip and immediately started to feel movement. I would not recommend carrying the camera with the grip attachment with a heavier lens. Fortunately my 150-600mm glass has a slip ring for tripod mounts. So far so good on this grip. I have shot allot of stills and it works flawlessly except for sporting a heavy lens. I have found more light emitting through the grip and the paint in rubbing off. 2 months I owned it.
Stephan and Tina
May 31, 2016
Very functional unit
Good afternoon everybody,
Received my Kenko 2x Teleplus MC7 today. Excited cause I just ordered it days ago. I had purchased this for my AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII DX VR, the AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED DX VR, and the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 with the Ultrasonic Silent Drive. . Well here is our results from our unbiased review:
Upon inspection and taking it out of the well packaged box, the build quality and material is excellent, no defects, blemishes or scratches that I can see. The release pin for the converter is nicely built and seems to be designed for a snag-less operation when hiking in the woods. Mounts to my Nikon D7100 snug. Clicks in the camera body smoothly and removes off the body and lens the same. Remember to take your time and turn off your camera before attempting exchanges (the charge on the terminals attract dust) as well as aligning the dots so you don't damage the pins. Duh right? You would be surprised. *Note if the 2x Teleplus does not lock into place on the camera body, there are videos on Youtube that cover this anomaly and is very correctable and not a design flaw with this product but with your camera's programing, although I have never ran into this problem I have ran into videos online that cover this issue.. It has a little weight but expected due to the glass and components that it is constructed within. Although the weight isn't bad. The rubber grip is nice. Gives it a good appearance as well as function. It comes with a nice pouch for storage.
The Kenko 2x Teleplus works great with the Nikon lenses in auto focus but failed to perform in AF with my 150-600mm Tamron lens, however this is not a design flaw with Kenko's product.. Was I disappointed with Tamron, a little but I mainly shoot in manual so it wasn't a deal breaker to send that lens back, however I would of loved to have that capability. So I called Tamron.
I spoke with a representative at Tamron over the matter and to my surprise their lenses do not communicate electronically with any 1.4x nor 2x AF converters. Nor do they work with any extension tubes (Macro tubes). A little disappointing since that lens is $1200 bucks, although the shots I take at 1200mm are very decent with that particular lens, and works great with all my Nikon lenses. Any flaws I correct in post production in Lightroom or Photoshop, which is mainly due to camera shake and improper breathing. I have not seen any optic issues what so ever. The quality is good.
I would recommend you use a tripod for crisper pictures in the larger focal lenses. Handheld I wasn't able to achieve the crisp shots as to mounted "I was shooting at 300mm-1200mm". Some Pictures were soft hand held, Is it user error? Probably. Sometimes I don't breath or track properly. I am pleased with the photos I get with it attached to my Nikon D7100.
Would I recommend this product? I didn't return it now did I :-) Having the 2x converter in my bag for wildlife photography has proven useful and yes I would recommend the Teleplus 2x MC7. Our focal reach is great without the added cost of the higher dollar lens without sacrificing a whole lot of light.
Remember you will loose light and F stops, so set your camera accordingly for the light you have and you will generate photos that are appealing. Each camera has there limits and it is up to the photographer to adjust and adapt. Hope the evaluation helps.
Stephan and Tina