Set of three auto extension tubes for great close ups with Minolta manual focus SLR cameras

• Auto extension tube set
• 1:1 macro on 50mm lens
• 14mm, 21mm & 28mm
• Use singly or together
• Auto diaphragm system
• Full aperture metering
• Solid, metal construction
• For Minolta SR, SRT, X
• For Minolta XG and XD
• Not for Minolta AF SLRs

This is a set of auto extension tubes which fit between your SLR camera and lens for extra close focusing (macro) shots, up to 1:1 (life size) or even better. They retain the automatic diaphragm and full aperture metering features of your Minolta SR, SRT, X, XG or XD manual focus 35mm camera and SR, MC or MD lens combination (but not program or shutter priority modes), and are in good condition with rear cap.

Three tubes are supplied - 14mm, 21mm and 28mm - and all can be used singly or together in any combination up to 63mm. The longer the extension used, the closer you'll get. With a 50mm standard lens, the full set will get you to greater than 1:1 (actually 1.26x life size). This is better than most dedicated macro lenses, filling the frame with a subject as small as 19x29mm (0.8x1.1 inches), and is ideal for photographing many small objects such as coins, stamps, insects, etc. Even greater magnification is available with some wide angle lenses. Longer lenses offer lower magnification, but more comfortable working distances.

The tubes retain the fully automatic diaphragm and full aperture metering of the original camera and lens combination (where appropriate), so are fast and easy to use, with no extra manual procedures required. Compatible with manual and aperture priority auto exposure modes, but not program or shutter priority where available. TTL metering systems (including TTL flash) will take care of the required exposure correction automatically.

These independent tubes (no make is indicated) are very solidly made in Japan, with metal barrels and lens mounts, and a high standard of fit and finish. They will not disgrace your camera outfit.

An excellent close up set for Minolta manual focus users!

Condition: Excellent+++ (8.5/10)
The tubes are in fully working order, with all linkages working correctly. Cosmetically they look good with a discreet black finish and clean paintwork. There is only the usual evidence that they've been used, including scratches around the bayonet mounts, some paint scrapes here and there, etc. Overall, they're in nice shape! Pictures in this listing show the actual item offered for sale.

Includes generic rear cap

Compatibility
These tubes fit Minolta manual focus SLR cameras including the SR-1, SR-2, SR-3, SR-7, SRM and other SR models, SRT100, SRT100B (SRT200), SRT101, SRT101b (SRT201), SRT303 (SRT102), SRT303b (SRT202) and other SR-T models, XE-1 (XE, XE-7), XE-5 (XE-b), XG-1, XG2 (XG7, XGE), XG-A (X-7), XG-M (X-70), XG9, X-300 (X-370), X-300s (X-370N), X-500 (X-570), X-600, X-700, X-9, XD5, XD7 (XD, XD11) and other X, XG and XD models, plus the professional XM (X-1, XK) and XK Motor. They also fit the Centon DF-300, plus some recent Chinese Soligor and Seagull cameras, which use the Minolta mount. Suitable lenses include Minolta manual focus SR, MC, MD and Celtic types, and independent lenses in these fittings. Auto diaphragm and full-aperture metering, compatible with aperture priority auto and manual exposure on suitable models. Not suitable for program or shutter priority auto exposure modes.

MD lenses and accessories do NOT fit the Minolta AF, Maxxum, Dynax or Alpha autofocus, Konica Minolta or Sony digital cameras, Vectis APS models, or any other makes. Adapters are available (not included) to use MC and MD lenses and accessories on Minolta AF and some Sony Alpha, Canon EOS, Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NX and Sony NEX digital cameras, with manual focusing, stopped down metering in manual and aperture priority auto exposure modes only. They accept Minolta manual focus lenses only as above, not AF or digital ones.