I've used the 25mm tube with the 116 and a 300 f4.5. I was bored and wanted
to do long macros. Too much vibraion (as expected), but hey, it was fun.
Foxy
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> Whether the 65-116 or a set of extension tubes are used depends on how
much
> extension is required. That depends on both lens focal length and desired
> magnification (on film!). That depends on the lenses on hand and desired
> subject distance. The tube "set" has a much shorter extension range than
> the shortest length that can be set on the telescoping tube.
>
>
> Although the OM tube set is designed for continuous magnification coverage
> with a 50mm lens with 7mm, 14mm and 25mm tubes, it can be used with any of
> the OM Zuiko rectilinear prime lenses, out to the 200/4. Lens weight and
> the moment arm forces on the tube flanges make me reluctant to use
> longer/heavier lenses with them. I haven't handled the 180/2.8 or 180/2
> and would be reluctant to use them with the tubes if their size/weight
> approach that of the 300/4.5 Zuiko.
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