Nikon 2042 36mm
This set transforms existing Nikon F-mount lenses for close-up work by adding 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm extension tubes between the body and lens. The hollow design maintains full electronic coupling for autofocus and auto-exposure, a key differentiator from cheaper manual-only tubes. It is best for Nikon DSLR shooters wanting to experiment with macro photography without investing in a dedicated macro lens.
Focal length 36mm
Mount Nikon F
Weight 270 g
af type manual focus only
lens type macro
30 Overall Score
Price £129
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 36 |
| Focal Length Max | 36 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 2042 36mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 36mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/9 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 590 | 107 | 298 | 515 | 130 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 2042 36mm | 13.3 | 64.5 | 71.8 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 33.6 | 29.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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