Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG (12, 20 & 36mm Tubes) for Nikon Digital and Film Cameras

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

I have recently purchased the extension tubes for my Nikon D90. I have started practice using them on the Nikon 85mm macro and the Nikon 70-300mm lens and so far so good. Auto-focus works. There is definately a learning curve... for me, getting used to distances that will focus,impact to f-stop results, however liking the increased bokeh effect. I want to use these for butterfly photos in the spring. The tubes seem to be constructed ok for the light weight lenses I used them with but I think I will need to use extra care with my heavier 70-200 f2.8 lens.

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Though I've only used them a few times, these extension tubes are worth their weight in gold. They let you turn almost any lens (in my case a nikon 70-300vr) into a Macro lens. This lets you get incredibly close to the subject for great magnification. On top of that, they allowed me to keep full function of the focus and VR !

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With a long enough lens, this set of tubes is a reliable but cost-effective way to dip into the exciting world of macro photography. I've used it with my Nikon 80-200/2.8D lens, and the results were superb. Especially for the price, they're well worth having in your camera bag.

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Very good and usefull for the purpose they are build. Nice quality

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I bought the extension tubes to use with my macro lens. They certainly do the job I require ie getting a greater magnification than possible with the lens alone. Sometimes I feel like I'm shooting down the insects throat I feel so close. You do lose some light when using them and at first I found focus and exposure difficult, but this has improved with practice.

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I can't offer full marks. The first set I got worked perfectly for a while and then all of a sudden I couldn't maintain electrical conductivity between the camera and the lenses. I wrote Kenko but got no response. Eventually I figured out that the contacts on one of the tubes had failed. I wrote kenko again asking if I could acquire that single tube to replace the one that doesn't work. I never got a response. In the end I bought a second set, I could use the extra extension anyway.

When they work they work flawlessly and are everything you could want but it seems to me that you can't rely on them. I don't know if I had a factory defect or whether that one tube simply wore out. What is clear though, if you get into trouble you won't get any help from Kenko.

You're probably better off buying the Nikon tubes except they're not as versatile. So I'm sticking with the kenko as being the best compromise between price and quality. Certainly the second set has worked flawlessly.

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I have been using this Kenko extension tube set to photograph everything inside and outside my house. It truly opens up a whole new world in photography. You look at things differently. With these tubes on my kit lens, I have already had great results. Yes they are only plastic but they do the trick. Its all Manual focus with these on and you must get quite close (about 2-3 inches) before you can even see anything in the lens. But then, see the magic happen!

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The setup works very well with 70-200 vrII and 50 mm1.8 D. There is around 1 to 2 stop loss of light. Autofocus does not work with 70-200, but with using manual focus you can get very sharp pictures.

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The tubes work great on both my 50mm fixed lens and my 90mm macro; opens up a new world...and it's great that they work with auto focus.

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A not-wallet-burning way to get into macro photography!

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

These extension tubes are very useful for mounting between the camera body and existing lens to allow for close-up photography. The lengths provide for varying magnification. The shortest extension tube, 12mm, is not short enough to allow focussing over 12 feet with my lenses. If you want to maintain more of the original lens focusing range a smaller 8mm is available. Quality is okay but electrical contacts can be felt to engage when mounting the extension tube on my Nikon Camera. The interface allows all of the auto functions to work, however, because of the compressed focusing range the two longer extension tubes will defeat the ability of the lens focusing system to react at the in-focus point. For the most part the zoom function of a zoom lens will allow focusing. For fixed focus lenses the camera must be moved to focus and a focus rack is the best tool for this.

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I use the extension tubes on a Nikon 300 coupled with various AF Nikon lenses (24-70mm 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8, and an older18-70mm 3.5) mostly to photograph coins, flowers, insects and an occasional still bird.

The camera retains full auto focus and exposure while producing edge to edge sharpness when a single tube is used. The camera functions in a similar manner with multiple tubes attached but quickly loses its sharpness. Results using multiple tubes is less pleasing due to reduction in depth of field and softness.

One unexpected aspect of using the set was the abnormal tightness of fit when coupled with camera and lenses used regularly for 2-5 years. Perhaps this will improve with use.

If you keep in mind this set is not a prime lens but rather a reasonably priced tool to focus closer on periodically photographed small stationary objects, you'll enjoy using it.

I have not been paid nor was I coerced to render these comments, nor was this set given to me.

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

Very useful for macro work. Takes getting use to if you haven't used extension tubes before. It will open up a whole new world in photography.

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They do what they are supposed to and lock securely in place

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The Kenko extention tubes are the best to get, without losing any of the automated features of your lens. I use these extention tubes with a D90 and 105mm macro lens. It is amazing how much closer you can get to focussing on a subject. I will recommend this product to anyone who want to take their macro photography to the next level, or for someone looking for a cheaper way to convert their normal lens into a macro lens.

The only con I can list is that these tubes do have a bit of a flimsy/cheap feel to them, and I would take great care before attaching a heavy lens to all 3 tubes.

I also purchased the 'General Brand' medium lens pouch that was recommended with this product on B&H's website. I found this lens pouch a bit too big for these tubes, so will try to get a smaller pouch.

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

These extension tubes worked amazingly well, but they didnt do what I needed them to do. The construction/build is great. The D300s was able to meter properly and focus was no problem. My only complaint was that there wasnt enough of an explanation in the ad copy to explain how much closer you need to be to your subject in order to focus. Makes sense now. Great tool if you are doing ultra-close-up work.

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

These extension tubes are a great alternative to a dedicated macro lens. Extends the use of your existing telephoto or tele-zoom lenses. The tubes are very well made, solid work with both AF-D and AF-S Nikon lenses. Note that Nikon's tubes do NOT work with AF-D lenses!

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i use for macro photography and 1:1 reproduction

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I have started macro photography and this is a good introduction to this world. Easy to attach and works well with the TTL metering. Just a bit of trial and error on very near focusing but only a slight learning curve. Could use a case but the box works okay.

Comments about Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Lens:

it is one of the best macro adapters, for the price you can never go wrong with the output it produce.

the construction is good, and very handy.