Nikon 50mm F1.8 with Extension Tubes?

S

SuperCNJ

Suspended / Banned
Messages
364
Edit My Images
Yes
Has anyone used the nifty fifty with extension tubes for macro work? Does it work and is it any good? Does it retain AF?
 
Yes Nifty will work with tubes fine. Kenko tubes will AF if you want to, but Nikon ones wont (no electrical connection)
 
thanks! I'm going to be cheeky and ask if you have any photos with this setup? :p I just want an idea of how well it works as a macro lens and what sort of magnification it can achieve?
 
To get to about 1:1 you'll need to stack a 36mm and 24mm tube (actually this will be a little over 1:1 I think)
 
This was taken with my nifty fifty plus extension tubes. Forget the AF whem you are working with this, much better to MF and move yourself.

2995573145_e505b9e3c3_o.jpg


Hope that helps. This was also maxed out with all the tubes attached - Not sure what magnification that gives, but it was pretty hard work.
 
Just out of curiousity, how do you calculate the magnification when combining a lens with an ET?
 
swag72 said:
This was taken with my nifty fifty plus extension tubes. Forget the AF whem you are working with this, much better to MF and move yourself.

2995573145_e505b9e3c3_o.jpg


Hope that helps. This was also maxed out with all the tubes attached - Not sure what magnification that gives, but it was pretty hard work.
Click to expand...

Thanks, I can't seem to view flickr images here, will take a look when I get home.

Just out of interest, would you say a 50mm+extension tubes would be better than getting the Raynox DCR-250 (I notice you have that as well :D)?
 
SuperCNJ said:
Just out of interest, would you say a 50mm+extension tubes would be better than getting the Raynox DCR-250 (I notice you have that as well :D)?
Click to expand...

That is really hard for me to answer - I have only really played with the extension tubes once, and I decided that I didn't really get on with them. I found pictures dark and they were generally cumbersome to use. Now that I am comfortable working in manual mode I really must give them a try again, as I think I will get more out of them with regards exposure.

The Raynox I quite enjoyed playing with, much easier than the extension tubes as it's a simple adaptor on the front of the lens.

To be honest though, I don't know how the hell I'd ever catch any moving insect with either of them as you have to be really precise in your focussing - So hats off to those who do manage it.

Both of these are good to play with, depends on what you want to photograph I think. For me, anything with legs, wings or a heart beat and forget it - I'll stick to flowers!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top