Macro from a few steps back. Put the extension tube behind the 40-150mm and you're in close-up range without being on top of your subject. A bee, a dragonfly, a spider mid-web — you fill the frame from a comfortable distance, no shadow falling across the shot, nothing spooked into flying off. Autofocus still works through the tube if you want it.
Zoom to frame, not your feet. The 40-150mm lets you pull the composition tighter or wider on the spot — which matters when the subject is over water, past a fence, or somewhere you just can't step closer to.
Steady at full stretch. Magnification multiplies every bit of hand shake, and so does shooting at 150mm. The body's built-in stabilization is what makes a handheld close-up at this reach come out sharp instead of soft.
Three levels of close. The tube is two rings — 10mm, 16mm, or both stacked — so you choose how far into macro you go. Take them off and the 40-150mm is back to a normal telephoto for anything that isn't tiny.
Sample shots from the lens included in this kit.
Close Encounters Kit
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
Generic Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Micro Four Thirds
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Lens
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera (opens in a new tab)
A professional-grade Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera built for photographers who need pro-level performance in a body they can actually carry all day.
Imagine this: you're the only one covering the event, but the org wants both — an aftermovie for social media and clean photos for the yearbook, shot back to back with no time to swap cameras. That's exactly what this camera is built for: pro-grade 4K video and serious still-photo performance from the same body, so you're not choosing between the moment and the motion.
20.4MP Sensor and TruePic IX Processor. The E-M1 Mark III pairs its Four Thirds sensor with Olympus's TruePic IX processor — the same engine used in the flagship E-M1X — for fast, accurate face and eye detection. Native ISO runs 200-25600, giving it real flexibility from bright daylight through dim indoor venues.
5-Axis In-Body Stabilization. Built-in sensor-shift stabilization compensates for up to 7 stops of camera shake on its own — up to 7.5 stops when paired with a compatible Sync IS lens — making sharp handheld shots possible well below the shutter speeds a tripod would normally demand.
121-Point Cross-Type Autofocus. Every autofocus point on the E-M1 Mark III is cross-type and covers the full frame, so fast-moving subjects stay locked in whether they're centered or near the edge. Continuous shooting hits up to 60fps with the electronic shutter or 15fps mechanically.
4K Video and Silent Shooting. DCI/UHD 4K recording tops out at 60fps, and the fully silent electronic shutter makes the camera useful in settings — recitals, ceremonies, quiet interviews — where a mechanical shutter's click would be a problem.
Weather-Sealed Body Design. A magnesium-alloy shell sealed against dust, splashes, and freezing temperatures means the camera can handle real outdoor conditions, not just fair-weather shooting. The 3-inch fully articulating touchscreen and 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder cover both handheld and tripod-mounted shooting comfortably.
Storage and Battery. Dual UHS-II SD card slots let you shoot to both simultaneously for backup, or split stills and video across them. The BLH-1 battery is rated for roughly 420 shots per charge — plan on a spare for a full day out.
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Generic Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Micro Four Thirds (opens in a new tab)
A pair of extension tubes that turns any Micro Four Thirds lens into a close-up macro lens — thread it between the camera body and lens, and the same glass that used to focus no closer than arm's length can now fill the frame with something the size of a coin.
Perfect for: documenting the fine detail on a coin or stamp collection, a weekend spent photographing insects and flowers in the backyard, or any shot where the subject is simply too small for a lens to focus on by itself.
Full Electronic Contact Pass-Through. Autofocus, aperture control, and EXIF data all keep working normally through the tube — unlike a manual "dumb" extension tube, there's no switching to manual focus or losing exposure information.
Two Tubes, Three Magnifications. The 10mm and 16mm tubes work individually or stacked together, so the same set gives three different levels of magnification depending on how close the shot needs to get.
No Glass, No Image Degradation. An extension tube is just empty space between the lens and sensor — it contains no optical elements, so it doesn't introduce the softness or color shift a cheap add-on lens might.
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Real-World Review (Amateur Photographer, 5/5)
Extension Tubes Tested
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Lens (opens in a new tab)
An affordable telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras, built for photographers who want to reach across a court or field without the size, weight, or price tag of a pro-grade lens.
Imagine this: the sidelines of a barangay three-on-three game, well back from the actual court - this is the lens that closes that distance, pulling in a tight shot of the actual play instead of a wide shot of the whole crowd.
80-300mm-Equivalent Telephoto Reach. Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor turns this 40-150mm zoom into an 80-300mm field of view, enough reach to pull in distant action from the sideline or bleachers.
Fast, Near-Silent MSC Autofocus. A Movie & Stills Compatible autofocus system keeps focus quick and quiet, tuned specifically to track moving subjects without the hunting or noise of an older autofocus motor.
Exceptionally Light for Its Reach. At just 190g, it barely changes how a small Micro Four Thirds body handles - most telephoto zooms this long weigh two or three times as much.
Non-Rotating Filter Thread. The front element doesn't rotate while focusing, so a polarizing filter can be dialed in once and stays correctly aligned as the lens autofocuses.
0.16x Close-Focusing Magnification. Focuses down to 0.9m even at the long end of the zoom, enough for genuinely useful close-up detail shots without switching to a dedicated macro lens.
7-Blade Circular Diaphragm. Seven rounded aperture blades keep out-of-focus backgrounds soft and circular, helping isolate a subject even without a particularly wide aperture.
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Manual
See Real Photos Shot With This Lens
Sharpness and Sports/Wildlife Test
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