Author Topic: Nikon Extension Tube with Full AFS Contacts (Read 31504 times)

Erik Lund · « **Reply #60 on:** January 14, 2017, 11:10:35 »

For large rear element, macro work and long lenses you do need it.

PedroS · « **Reply #61 on:** January 14, 2017, 11:25:16 »

Quote from: Erik Lund on January 14, 2017, 11:10:35

For large rear element, macro work and long lenses you do need it.

Yes Sir.
Schedule the surgery for tomorrow

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #62 on:** January 20, 2017, 20:31:25 »

Here are some fast Sushi @ high ISO & bad light just testing. The focussing range is very small, so I move back and forth to focus as I often do with macros.

Cannot wait to step outside and try several different lenses in good light!!!

Erik Lund · « **Reply #63 on:** January 25, 2017, 13:37:27 »

I have heard a rumour that Nikon will release two new extension tubes with contacts this year as part of the 100 year anniversary,,,

Hugh_3170 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 25, 2017, 13:52:55 »

Erik, I really hope that this rumour is true. If so, these new tubes will be most welcome indeed, even if they are over 20 years too late!

Quote from: Erik Lund on January 25, 2017, 13:37:27

I have heard a rumour that Nikon will release two new extension tubes with contacts this year as part of the 100 year anniversary,,,

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #65 on:** January 25, 2017, 15:46:59 »

Quote from: Erik Lund on January 25, 2017, 13:37:27

I have heard a rumour that Nikon will release two new extension tubes with contacts this year as part of the 100 year anniversary,,,

This would be very great. I could use a PK-11-size with full contacts!

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #66 on:** June 09, 2017, 07:36:01 »

After some tests the 14E & the 300PF seem to be a dream combo. The 300PF seems to hold onto its high resolution quite well. I am not sure if I prefer the D600 or the D500 with that combo, but as the D500 AF is not being slowed down, chasing insects seems to be quite an option with this combo after some practice. Here are some examples I took with the D500:

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #67 on:** June 09, 2017, 07:41:54 »

And here are some with the D600:

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #68 on:** June 09, 2017, 07:45:33 »

Quite less useful ist the combo of 14E and the Neo-Noct, because there is only a very small range of possible focus. I am more or less fixed to one single subject distance. Also the remaining resolution with extension is not as high as it is with the 300PF. Nice thing is that the lens character provides the option of dreamy flower scapes: