Which extension tubes for Nikon d5000

[Kwacker]

I'm looking for a christmas present for myself from the wife.

So I thought I'd get some camera accessories. what tubes should I/she get?

or can you think of any other accessories at a reasonable price?

Many thanks

Kwacker

[Simpo Two]

Why not chip in and get a macro lens?

[Gemm]

I have a set of Kenko and they work great.

[LongQ]

Simpo Two said:

Why not chip in and get a macro lens?

Kwacker's wife will probably be much more impressed by the cost effectiveness of his extensions compared to some glass that just makes small things look larger.

It's a female shopping thing. Applies to most things except shoes and handbags and, sometimes, expensive clothes.

[amnesia182]

Another vote for Kenko tubes... not the cheapest, but easily the best !

[Simpo Two]

As I recall from my time on Nikonians, Kenko tubes support the auto functions between body and lens whilst others don't - even Nikon I believe (but stand to be corrected).


Of course you can shoot manual with a section of Pringles tube and impress the wife even more with your economy

(or just flip the standard lens round - many ways to skin this cat)

[Gemm]

I don't know about Nikon but Kenko tubes for Canon do indeed support all the auto functions including AF. But some people do say Canon tubes have superior air inside the tube compared with 3rd party tubes. I guess it's the same with Nikon.

[Rich K]

I took these with Cheapo tubes from Amazon
attached to my old Olympus ........ dont know the workings of a D5000,
but just ordered some for my D7000

leaves cash for other camera toys, filters etc

They dont have any electronic connection with the camera
I use the camera in manual mode
The lack of control for the aperture means it is always on maximum
It does limit the DoF even more .... but I still get shots that I enjoy
and share, for me thats what it's all about

Morning dew on Dandelion spores

Edited by Rich K on Monday 21st November 16:22

[thetapeworm]

I'm another D5000 user keen to get closer to things so I've been lurking and following with interest - one question I have though; which lens would be best to use with the extension tubes?

I have the Nikon 55-200 and 18-55 kit options and the 35mm 1:1.8G - am I likely to be OK with one of these or have I screwed up and now need to spend more money?

[Rich K]

I use the 14 - 48 zoom on the olympus, it a 4/3 lens (thats about 25 - 90 in 35mm terms)

the zoom function still works and helps to focus if camera is on a tripod / fixed mount,
other than that moving to and from the subject adjusts focus.
To get the most suitable magnification I use guess work with different combinations of tube sizes

I'm still very much a beginner in this type of photography
that why the cheapo tubes are great ........
you can find out if you want to invest further or just use them occasionally
I'm tempted to upgrade after seeing pictures in the "macro" thread
but dont think my abilities are ready yet