Extension Rings
Sep 2, 2013 13:41:24 #
I don't want to invest yet in an expensive macro lens. I use a Nikon d3100 and would like to add extension rings instead at a low cost. Please weigh in on what to buy and how to use. Thanks, Happy Labor Day.
Sep 2, 2013 14:42:28 #
Take a look at the Agfa AF extension ring set from Samy's Camera, they work really well at an affordable price.
Sep 2, 2013 20:00:26 #
Sep 3, 2013 07:54:54 #
mainelady wrote:
I don't want to invest yet in an expensive macro lens. I use a Nikon d3100 and would like to add extension rings instead at a low cost. Please weigh in on what to buy and how to use. Thanks, Happy Labor Day.
A good macro lens is by far better to start with than to use
extension tubes. A Nikon 105mm/f2.8 can b had quit reasonable if you watch on e-bay. I have had one for over ten years, and is still one of main lenses. Extension tubes cut down of the light, completely change the focusing capability of the lens. There is a considerable amount to be learned and understood about macro photography. If you do not have a good understanding, you will become frustrated.
Sep 3, 2013 08:53:51 #
mainelady wrote:
I don't want to invest yet in an expensive macro lens. I use a Nikon d3100 and would like to add extension rings instead at a low cost. Please weigh in on what to buy and how to use. Thanks, Happy Labor Day.
Hi mainelady, as a Nikon user myself I bought the 40mm F2.8 DX Nikkor lens and found that even though it acts like a 60mm due to the Nikon crop factor it's difficult to get the one to one ratio for macro as you must get so close that lighting becomes a problem so a longer macro lens would be better. With that thought in mind, I purchased a set of three Extension tubes from B&H photo made by Vello which maintains all auto functions and allows you to use just about any lens you like for about $79. However all extension tubes may require manual focus in order to get the sharpest detail in macro and an off camera flash helps if you get real close up. I have used all 3 extension tubes on my 55-300mm Nikkor lens and get focus at 300mm from about 5 feet away with good results so that I can get close without disturbing any living subjects.
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Sep 3, 2013 16:20:03 #
HELLO - she said inexpensive ---
Yes extension tubes are inexpensive and work fine for the beginner also a reverse lens kit, a lens to camera reversed mount that has filter threads to match up the lens backwards, works well and also is inexpensive - about the price of a set of tubes.
Yes extension tubes are inexpensive and work fine for the beginner also a reverse lens kit, a lens to camera reversed mount that has filter threads to match up the lens backwards, works well and also is inexpensive - about the price of a set of tubes.
cthahn wrote:
A good macro lens is by far better to start with than to use
extension tubes. A Nikon 105mm/f2.8 can b had quit reasonable if you watch on e-bay. I have had one for over ten years, and is still one of main lenses. Extension tubes cut down of the light, completely change the focusing capability of the lens. There is a considerable amount to be learned and understood about macro photography. If you do not have a good understanding, you will become frustrated.
extension tubes. A Nikon 105mm/f2.8 can b had quit reasonable if you watch on e-bay. I have had one for over ten years, and is still one of main lenses. Extension tubes cut down of the light, completely change the focusing capability of the lens. There is a considerable amount to be learned and understood about macro photography. If you do not have a good understanding, you will become frustrated.
Sep 3, 2013 18:31:54 #
mainelady wrote:
I don't want to invest yet in an expensive macro lens. I use a Nikon d3100 and would like to add extension rings instead at a low cost. Please weigh in on what to buy and how to use. Thanks, Happy Labor Day.
Amazon has a set of Vivitar tubes that are automatic for your Nikon.
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