Advice on a new lens

[another view]

Extension tubes with Nikon get kind of wierd... As I remember only their shortest (11mm?) allows any kind of automation because it can pass electronic info from the lens to the body (the longer ones don't have contacts). I think Tokina/Hoya has a set that will do this though - that might be the one to get. A set of theirs will be about half of your budget.

I've only used tubes with a Bronica MF system, and that's been awhile - anyone else?

[skyline315]

Something like this perhaps?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=82881&is=REG

Found this on KEH:

http://www.keh.com/shop/SHOWPRODUCT....urpic=0&dpsp=0

[another view]

Something like this perhaps?

Yup. Well, at least the B&H link. With the one at KEH you're not sure exactly what you're getting and the price isn't much lower.

[skyline315]

Cool...I may go this route, but I'd still like to know a little more. I'm curious about how close I'll be able to get to a 1:1 perspective with these tubes...also, which of my lenses would be better suited for this kind of photography?

Kenko an ok brand? Idon't know a lot about them...

[Chunk]

Cool...I may go this route, but I'd still like to know a little more. I'm curious about how close I'll be able to get to a 1:1 perspective with these tubes...also, which of my lenses would be better suited for this kind of photography?

Kenko an ok brand? Idon't know a lot about them...

There are reviews in the teleconverter section of the review site.They are just hollow tubes that pass along the AF controls so there isn't an issue of glass quality. Here's a site with some comparison shots of different combinations.
http://www.toledo-bend.com/gallery/i...equest=ExtTube

[skyline315]

I went ahead and ordered the set from b&h. Now, the wait begins

[paulnj]

I own these in NIKON. they worked great for me last time I used them!

Just understand the limitations of extension tubes. Your range of focus DECREASES more and more with each MM of extension. Moving your tripod is sometimes needed to get FOCUSED .