Nikon 14mm AI Extension Tube PK-12
The Nikon PK-12 Auto Extension Tube provides 14mm of extension, and can be used with any Nikon SLR lenses longer than 50mm, or with a reversed 50mm lens (using a reverse adapter).
Extension tubes are designed to enable a lens to focus closer than its normal set minimum focusing distance. Getting closer has the effect of magnifying your subject (making it appear larger in the viewfinder and in your pictures). They are exceptionally useful for macro photography, enabling you to convert almost any lens into a macro lens at a fraction of the cost while maintaining its original optical quality.
The extension tubes have no optics. They are mounted in between the camera body and lens to create more distance between the lens and film plane. By moving the lens father away from the film or CCD sensor in the camera, the lens is forced to focus much closer than normal. The greater the length of the extension tube, the closer the lens can focus.
Provides perfect coupling and retains both AI aperture and meter coupling. Does not support AF operation.
| Tube Length | 0.55" (14mm) |
| Weight | 2.6 oz (75 g) |
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Ratings Distribution
57%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (6)
- Easy to use (3)
Cons
- Not functional (3)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (5)
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- Enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Wish it were automatic
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
I bought this to use with a manual Tilt-Shift lens for macro work. The sturdy metal construction makes me more confident when I use multiple tubes and a heavy lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
I did my research before I purchased this tube and nowhere did I see that it won't work with the new digital cameras. So I bought all three of the Nikon extension tubes and none of them work. I have a Nikon D90 and D7000 digital camera and none of them work with either camera. I went to the Nikon website and asked if they were planning to make extension tubes that would work with digital cameras and they responded with "we cannot disclose product information that is not already on the Nikon website."
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
Well made but useless if you own a D-90
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Won't work w al lenses
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
Solid Ext tube, but won't work with any lens that does not have an external aperture ring. Nikon's extension tubes have no electronic connections, so any camera to lens communication is lost.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
I bought this to use with my AF Micro Nikkor 60mm. It pretty much double the magnification. Nikon quality makes it worth the B&H price. NOTE: Must be used with a lens that has a manual aperature ring.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
Nikon needs to step up to the plate and up-date their extension tubes for the DSLR's. Kinko's extension tubes, aside from the plastic construction, out rank/perform Nikon tubes in performance.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Improves Product Function
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube:
I recently purchased a Nikon PB-6 Bellows to improve my capabilities for macro photography. I had my light table set up and had gotten some cut, but unmounted stones from a friend to photograph and was ready to roll. I opened my new PB-6, installed a lens and went to attach to my camera (D-300). It wouldn't fit because of the hand grip!I promptly ordered the PK-12 Extension Tube and was on my way when it arrived several days later.
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- Price: $6.95
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- 1-Year Warranty
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