Playing with the 105 again
May 12, 2013 17:50:34 #
ok, thanks, would I be able to use an auto tube on this lens, I know it would still be manual, but I have the other auto lens that I could use the tube on as well.
May 12, 2013 19:05:23 #
woodsliv wrote:
Yes, auto-extension tubes should work with this older lens, and the physical connection would be superior to cheap tubes.Would I be able to use an auto tube on this lens? I know it would still be manual, but I have the other auto lens that I could use the tube on as well.
May 12, 2013 20:00:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
thanks Doug, I think what I need to do is get some auto tubesYes, auto-extension tubes should work with this older lens, and the physical connection would be superior to cheap tubes.
May 12, 2013 20:11:39 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I had to take my lens into my shop - Dremel grinder and drill to get the cheap ($12) extension tube adapter off my lens. Yes it was a delicate operation - now I will try my tubes on in a Camera Store before buying. The reverse lens adapter works fine same as my threaded rings have.Recently, UHH users of cheap (Chinese) manual extension tubes have discussed inability to easily remove tubes from lens. I have no personal experience with manual tubes.
May 12, 2013 21:27:35 #
Harvey wrote:
I guess I will stay away from the cheap stuff, thanksI had to take my lens into my shop - Dremel grinder and drill to get the cheap ($12) extension tube adapter off my lens. Yes it was a delicate operation - now I will try my tubes on in a Camera Store before buying The reverse lens adapter works fine same as my threaded rings have.
May 13, 2013 06:25:10 #
fstop22 wrote:
The Prime AI 105 your speaking of (which I have) still use and love was at one time the preferred portrait lens from Nikon and for some may still be. Great glass.You mentioned buying an older 105 nikon. You might want to make sure it's a true macro. I got excited when my friend told me he had an old one laying around I could have. Turned out nikon also made a prime 105 lens also. Could not close focus with it.
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