Extension tubes - PhotoCamel

icuttl · 2 Weeks Ago

Has anyone had any experience with the Kenko Auto extension tubes for Nikon lenses? I would like to try some macro photography, but don't want to spend a lot of money for a dedicated macro lens.

verdesardog · 2 Weeks Ago

They work fine, I've been using them for years. They are a little sloppy, mine used to work fine in auto focus mode but now that I'm using a big heavy lens they need to be focused manually. Auto focus was kind of nice for the extreme close ups have a very limited DOF but I have gotten used to shooting in manual.

icuttl · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by verdesardog

They work fine, I've been using them for years. They are a little sloppy, mine used to work fine in auto focus mode but now that I'm using a big heavy lens they need to be focused manually. Auto focus was kind of nice for the extreme close ups have a very limited DOF but I have gotten used to shooting in manual.

Thanks for the info!

moxi1 · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi all,

I can second the quality of the Kenko rings.
However a macro lens would be easier to handle. With extension rings you have a limited focusing range, that might sometimes be a bit bothersome if you have your rig on a tripod.

Cheers Moxi1

icuttl · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks for your response!

physicsguy · 2 Weeks Ago

I have the Kenko automatic tubes as well and they worked just fine for me back when it was my D50 and a 50mm f1.8 lens. I rarely use them now because they were such a hassle for me. I never got the right combination for the size image I could see in my mind. It took so long to take more than one image of a subject. I finally broke down and bought a macro lens (Tokina, with which I am more than pleased). I still use the tubes now and then for special purposes or even with the macro lens to get > 1:1.

rawpaw18 · 1 Week Ago

I use them often, I really enjoy them on my 50mm and my 70-200vr.
I have never had a dedicated macro lens so I have no comparison.
Biggest challenge I have is controlling DOF, it is shallow depending on
your combination you are using. My flickr account has a few examples
to look at, keep in mind still realtive newb here.
It has been the best $170 I spent just for the enjoyment of photograpy.

icuttl · 1 Week Ago

Thanks David and Rich for your replies. I think I'll give the extension tubes a try. I'm not ready to spend the amount of money a dedicated macro lens would cost at this time.

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icuttl Vicuna Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 142 CamelKarma: 195 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Extension tubes Has anyone had any experience with the Kenko Auto extension tubes for Nikon lenses? I would like to try some macro photography, but don't want to spend a lot of money for a dedicated macro lens. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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verdesardog F1 Camel Location: Arizona Posts: 3,055 CamelKarma: 12104 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes They work fine, I've been using them for years. They are a little sloppy, mine used to work fine in auto focus mode but now that I'm using a big heavy lens they need to be focused manually. Auto focus was kind of nice for the extreme close ups have a very limited DOF but I have gotten used to shooting in manual.
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moxi1 Vicuna Location: Australia Posts: 88 CamelKarma: 876 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes Hi all, I can second the quality of the Kenko rings. However a macro lens would be easier to handle. With extension rings you have a limited focusing range, that might sometimes be a bit bothersome if you have your rig on a tripod. Cheers Moxi1

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icuttl Vicuna Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 142 CamelKarma: 195 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes Thanks for your response!
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physicsguy Vicuna Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 149 CamelKarma: 391 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes I have the Kenko automatic tubes as well and they worked just fine for me back when it was my D50 and a 50mm f1.8 lens. I rarely use them now because they were such a hassle for me. I never got the right combination for the size image I could see in my mind. It took so long to take more than one image of a subject. I finally broke down and bought a macro lens (Tokina, with which I am more than pleased). I still use the tubes now and then for special purposes or even with the macro lens to get > 1:1.
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rawpaw18 Vicuna Location: Marylands Eastern Shore, USA Posts: 99 CamelKarma: 673 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes I use them often, I really enjoy them on my 50mm and my 70-200vr. I have never had a dedicated macro lens so I have no comparison. Biggest challenge I have is controlling DOF, it is shallow depending on your combination you are using. My flickr account has a few examples to look at, keep in mind still realtive newb here. It has been the best $170 I spent just for the enjoyment of photograpy.
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icuttl Vicuna Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 142 CamelKarma: 195 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Extension tubes Thanks David and Rich for your replies. I think I'll give the extension tubes a try. I'm not ready to spend the amount of money a dedicated macro lens would cost at this time. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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