Extension Tubes

[a.briggs]

Just looking for any information / advice regarding the use of extension tubes for closeup/macro work. I have used a set of bellows in the past on film cameras with some degree of success and am interested in applying the same techniques on the D70.

many thanx
Allan

[sirhc55]

Just looking for any information / advice regarding the use of extension tubes for closeup/macro work. I have used a set of bellows in the past on film cameras with some degree of success and am interested in applying the same techniques on the D70.

many thanx
Allan

Welcome Andy to the forum

I have used bellows myself on film and now with the D70 I am using a 105mm macro. Have not used extension tubes but believe the Kenko auto tubes are the way to go if you want this feature

Chris

[jimsy]

Has anyone had experiences with the Kenko auto tubes?

I own the 105mm lense too, and I am wondering if picture quality or the performance of the lense is degraded at all? Or perhaps any other issues we should be weary about using extension tubes?

Cheers,
Jim.

[Nicole]

I have the Kenko extension tube set and used it on my trip in the last 2 weeks. The Kenkos are the way to go as you will retain AF. There is no glass in the tubes so loss of quality is not an issue. You will lose light. I used them with my 60mm macro to get up extra close so can't comment on it's use with normal lenses although i can give it a go if you're interested.

I've found this website useful. Here is one of the articles.

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/closeup-extension-tubes-bellows.html?search=extension+tubes&bool=and

There are others if you do a search.

[jimsy]

Thanks for that Nicole. Had a quick squiz at the link and done some searching around. Looks like I'll be shopping for one of these asap =p

No need to give it a go. Thanks for offering tho. I'll probably visit the local camera shop and see if they have any for me to try

-jim.

[Matt. K]

Extension tubes are an excellent way to go for professional quality macro work. They are simple and not very expensive.

[pippin88]

Extension tubes are an excellent way to go for professional quality macro work. They are simple and not very expensive.

Any tips on where to actually get them?

[petal666]

Extension tubes are an excellent way to go for professional quality macro work. They are simple and not very expensive.

Any tips on where to actually get them?

I have some Kenko tubes for Canon you can have but you may need to mod them a bit

[Jenno]

Try here

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 37285&rd=1

Ray

[a.briggs]

Found the Kenko tubes at Photo Continiental for $198. I will be placing an order later this week. Will post pics when available.

[sirhc55]

Found the Kenko tubes at Photo Continiental for $198. I will be placing an order later this week. Will post pics when available.

Photo Continental! Is that an Aussie company?

Chris

[the foto fanatic]

Up here in BrisVegas - been around since Noah wore short pants - absolutely reliable, although not as cheap as Vanbar, who are also very good.

http://www.photocontinental.com.au/index1.htm

http://www.vanbar.com.au/

[sirhc55]

Thanks cricketfan and a.briggs the price from PC is certainly a very good price - B&H want $209 AUS plus postage and I won’t even talk about the Glanz from Vanbar.

Vanbar want $1500 for the Sigma 12-24mm - for that price you can get the Nikon 12-24mm from Birdie and have change in your pocket

Chris