extension tubes

[slayer7124]

i was looking to get some extension tubes for my D80 since i dont have enough money right now for a good zoom/macro lens. i came across these on B+H photo

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Tube_Set.html

it seems kenko is the brand for nikon. i havent really come across another manufacturer. i've also read that people have used these. any suggestions? thanks

[mjs1973]

I have a set of the Kenko (Canon mount) tubes, and they are great. They take some getting use to, but once you figure them out, they open up a whole new world. One thing to keep in mind is that you will want to focus manually.

Be sure to check out this thread to find out more about using tubes.

[slayer7124]

thanks mjs. i've already been to that thread, trust me, haha.

[Frog]

I bought some kenkos on ebay a while back and haven't even tried them yet...guess I better dig them out

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

i have them kenko tubes for my D50 - they work great with all the lenses ---- get really close with the 50mm / with the longer lenses can use the zoom to focus .... gets really touchy with the focus - make sure you use a tripod at the closer ranges ....

[slayer7124]

thank you guys. maybe i will invest into a set of kenkos myself.

[Greg McCary]

I have some tubes for my Olympus and even though they are for the camera you can forget AF. I have to set the camera in manual. In other words, non-Nikon tubes may work just as good if the Nikon ones are like the Olys. They take getting use to.