Nikon Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for 36mm
This set transforms existing Nikon F-mount lenses for close-up work with three tubes (12mm, 20mm, and 36mm) while retaining electronic communication for metering and autofocus. Its all-metal build quality and included mount caps provide durability and protection that budget alternatives often lack. This is best for Nikon DSLR owners wanting to experiment with macro photography without investing in a dedicated macro lens.
Focal length 36mm
Mount Nikon AF
lens type macro
33 Overall Score
Price CA$192
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 36 |
| Focal Length Max | 36 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon AF |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for 36mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 36mm | 18-300mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 22 |
| Mount | Nikon AF | Fuji X | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 92 | 515 | 116 | 369 | 210 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | STM | Stepping motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for 36mm | 54.9 | 70.3 | 27.2 | 8.2 | 15.9 | 71.8 | 34.1 | 26.4 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.9 | 15.8 | 89.8 | 81.2 | 73.1 | 24.5 | 93.3 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
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May 10, 2026 CA$192
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