Can I use extension tube with Macro Lens
Jan 20, 2014 21:00:20 #
Nikon D5000, Nikon Macro 60 mm lens. Can I use an extention tube with a macro lens?
Than you for advice.
Than you for advice.
Aquatic Frog (Mr. Froggie to me)
Close up
The eye of the frog
Jan 20, 2014 21:07:33 #
Yes. However, not all tubes are created equally, some do not maintain AF function. Which ones do you have?
Jan 20, 2014 21:19:18 #
I do not have any extension tubes, but would buy with AF function. I wanted to know if it would benefit a macro lens or is it for regular lens only.
Thank you
Thank you
Jan 20, 2014 21:29:04 #
Tubes are used for both types of lens. The benefit is increased magnification.
Hypno wrote:
I do not have any extension tubes, but would buy with AF function. I wanted to know if it would benefit a macro lens or is it for regular lens only.
Thank you
Thank you
Jan 20, 2014 22:06:50 #
Jan 20, 2014 23:04:55 #
Without a doubt. Seems to be quite the influx of used Canon sets on eBay lately. Typically going for half the price of new. I recently got a set in very good shape for $75.
mawyatt wrote:
Kenko is a good one to consider.
Jan 20, 2014 23:31:14 #
For extremely small items, such as insect eggs, I use (up to) 68-mm of Auto-Extension tubes on my Nikkor 105-mm macro lens. This provides up to 2:1 magnification (2x life-size).
Jan 21, 2014 08:30:01 #
Thanks you all for the info. I am convinced I need two things, better technique and a set of extension tubes. Will buy the tubes and practice.
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