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Adapters for Nikon Lenses
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I’m trying to find out what Extension Tubes/Macro Rings/Teleconverters are available for Nikon Lenses on APS-C cameras (D50, D70, D200 etc), without much success. Nikon don’t seem to make Macro Adapters but I found a reference to a BR-2A reversing fing adapter that gives macro capability, but no auto exposure/focus capabities.
Sigma seem to do 1.4x and 2z Adapters and only one of Nikons 3 converters seems to give allow any sort of communication between the lens and the body.
Anybody know of a website that gives comprehensive, up-to-date info about this or is anyone here using such adapters?
Dave
Hi Dave-
Have you seen these ones?
A reversing ring will give great magnification,
but you can’t beat a long focal length to get you away from your subject-
and also improve bokeh-Using a reversing ring,
you’ll be so close to the subject that you’re always shooting in your own shadow.Not that they don’t have their place,
I recently bought one- and they’re very cheap-j
Thanks for that link, J. They seem like an elegant solution. Do you have this Kenko set? I was wondering what the quality is like, it seems it should be good as this design seems to have no glass in it at all in it. It seems to act just like a collar, increasing the focal length. Is that right? Is the macro quality good?
Sorry about all the questions. I’m driven demented trying to get some Macro capability into my gear before a major Macro project due to begin in September,
Dave
No Dave, I don’t have these-
I have some tubes for Olympus,
but haven’t used them in ages-As you mentioned, there isn’t any glass,
just the electrical contacts to operate af-
I’m not sure if there’s a mechanical connection for older lenses-If you want the best quality you’ll need a lens corrected for high magnification-
a macro or micro lens-These are corrected for close focus,
but might still need tubes or bellows for really close subjects-I just bought a macro lens-
a 300mm Micro Nikkor-
But its for large format-
1:1 magnification means a subject that’s 5″x4″ (not very impressive for those who like to shoot small things)
and bellows extension of 600mm-
thankfully its reputed to be good at smaller magnifications too,
though I haven’t had a chance to run much film past it yet-As you mentioned, tubes simply extend the lens,
and don’t add extra lens elements-
any loss in quality will be as a result of using the lens beyond the magnification range its been designed for-
though its possible to pick up some older mf Micro Nikkors at reasonable money-
and the glass is spectacular-TTL metering is probably more important than auto focus (depending on your eyesight)
as bellows extension needs needs the application of the inverse square law-
as you rack the lens out it effectively acts like a longer focal length,
and the aperture scales no longer apply-At 1:1, exposure must be quadrupled, as you know-
j
Hi Dave, There are four clear options for Macro:
A dedicated Macro lens ( I Like a 90 or 100mm) – Best, but dearest option.
Extension tubes – Fitted between your Body & Lens – hence the name! Usually in a set of three different lengths which can be used individually or combined. Current models retain Focus and Exposure connections to camera. Very Good Quality & Value.
Close up filters. A form of magnifying filter. Again these can be bought in sets of three or more strengths or Hoya do them singally also. Good value but quality not as good as Extension tubes.
Reversing rings: You buy one with a thread to match your filter size and your camera Mount, The Adaptor is fitted to your camera body and your lens is screwed via it’s fitler thread to the outer side of the mount. These are hard to source, but are cheap and give good quality results, but you loose Auto Focus & Exposure.
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