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The Zeikos ZE-CVAFN Auto Focus Macro Extension Tubes are perfect for taking photos of flowers, bugs, coins, and any other close-up objects that you want. 3 tubes are provided (13mm, 21mm & 31mm). They can be used individually or in combination to obtain the desired effect. they are compatible with Nikon DSLR's or Film cameras.
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94 of 95 people found the following review helpful
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These package of 3 extension tubes worked great from the first time I put one on. I tried the 36mm first. AF no problem on my Nikon 105 mm 2.8D. I then stacked the 20mm on top of the 36mm Wow what a close up. Then I added the 12mm and oh boy! Super close ups all metering & Af worked just fine. I am using them on my Nikon D 90
You need to be at F32 at least because you have so little depth of field with the extension tubes stacked. But that is what I wanted. You can't beat this price for a set of 3 tubes. The Nikon ones are manual only. The Kenko are a bit better quality but cost 2-1/2 times the price. So if you're like me & want to play around with ultra macro (I mean photographing the hairs on a sugar ant), then this setup works just fine. I feel I got my money's worth. I purchased a 12mm Kenko and that did not have the reach I wanted. I returned the Kenko because the Kenko tube was more $ than all three of the Zeikos ZE-CVAFN Auto Focus Macro Extension Tubes. If you're a hobbyist, or amature, then these tubes work extremely well.
You need to be at F32 at least because you have so little depth of field with the extension tubes stacked. But that is what I wanted. You can't beat this price for a set of 3 tubes. The Nikon ones are manual only. The Kenko are a bit better quality but cost 2-1/2 times the price. So if you're like me & want to play around with ultra macro (I mean photographing the hairs on a sugar ant), then this setup works just fine. I feel I got my money's worth. I purchased a 12mm Kenko and that did not have the reach I wanted. I returned the Kenko because the Kenko tube was more $ than all three of the Zeikos ZE-CVAFN Auto Focus Macro Extension Tubes. If you're a hobbyist, or amature, then these tubes work extremely well.
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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I read the reviews for the Zeikos (and other economy) extension tube sets which were mostly favourable, but some people reported problems with the tubes being so tight they would not disengage or so loose the mount bent under the weight of the lens. I therefore first checked the assembly by attaching the tubes to themselves in various orders and had no problems. I then progressed to the camera (Nikon D3000) and lens (AF-S 55-200 mm 1:4-5.6 VR) and again had no problems disengaging or with bending - but the lens and camera are also made of light weght plastic. Exchanging tubes was a little more fiddly compared to the lens but not by much (3 second job instead of 2).
My main reason for buying these rings is to photograph butterflies where the 12 mm ring alone brings the closest focus distance of the above lens down from 3 ft to 1 ft when on the 200 mm FL setting. Auto focus worked fine. Even with all 3 tubes attached, autofocus generally worked especially if the subject was fairly two-dimensional but obviously the focus had to be within range, which is very limited for short focal length settings of the zoom (checked by switching to manual focus). For close-ups where object and image size are close, it would be sensible to use manual focus anyway and set it roughly 1/3 into the desired depth of field by moving the camera. So overall I am very satisfied with the product.
My main reason for buying these rings is to photograph butterflies where the 12 mm ring alone brings the closest focus distance of the above lens down from 3 ft to 1 ft when on the 200 mm FL setting. Auto focus worked fine. Even with all 3 tubes attached, autofocus generally worked especially if the subject was fairly two-dimensional but obviously the focus had to be within range, which is very limited for short focal length settings of the zoom (checked by switching to manual focus). For close-ups where object and image size are close, it would be sensible to use manual focus anyway and set it roughly 1/3 into the desired depth of field by moving the camera. So overall I am very satisfied with the product.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Toby A. Gant
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Let me say after reading other reviews online about this product, my expectations were low. Being that I'm on a budget and that I do very little macro photography I thought I would give them a shot for the price. First the negative. The plastic used for this product is not of "Nikon quality." (Not even close.) The contacts where the lens attaches also appear to be of a low quality. With that said, I feel that it is a great product for the price I paid for them. I have complete faith that they will support my Nikkor 105mm VR Micro lens. So much so, I'll sling it over my shoulder on the tripod just as I always have. (And that means something. I really love that glass.) I've had no connectivity issues as others have described. They simply work. There is no visible weatherproofing and I would not walk around on a rainy day with the tubes attached. With all that said. I think this is a great product for the price. If you want a high-grade weatherproofed product, I'd look somewhere else.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Does not work
No Nikon lens I own and I own quite few will auto focus with these tubes attached. Tubes do not lock onto camera body and are not well constructed. Do not buy them.
Published 1 day ago by Gary Lindenbaum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I love taking macro shots with these. I can use one or all three at once. All of my pictures look great.
Published 11 days ago by Warren Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the extension tubes for nikon
Tried them on all my lens, and they work great. Just getting in macro photography and do an awesome job for the price.
Published 11 days ago by reader addicted
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value and easy to use
I had read some articles on photography using extension tubes and went to Amazon to check them out. I got the tubes in a matter of only a few days and the price was great. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Dave Sutherland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Accessory
I was looking at various macro accessories and happened upon these extension tubes. I wanted an alternative to actually using a Macro specific lens, so I could just take out one... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars
new capabilities for low cost
As other reviewers have noted, the plastic feels a little cheap and movement can be stiff mounting and un-mounting these extension tubes, but they add the ability to focus... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Michael E. Crow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Focus on extreme close ups
This tubes allow you to focus very close. I used them on my Nikon D600 with a Nikor f/1.4 50 mm prime lense. With 3 extension tubes you can go as close as you wish. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Richard R. Potter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality product.
The tubes all works well with my Nikon camera and lenses in full automatic mode. Great for real quality closeups.
Published 1 month ago by Gene E. Balch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for wedding photography macro work, AF works with both AF-D and...
I'm a professional wedding photographer who uses the D800, D600 and D3 Nikon bodies. I also use pretty basic lenses - 50mm 1.4 AFD and the 85mm 1.8 AFS most of the time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Benchernif
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great item
i liked the items :) the shipping was fast and the packaging is good. will deal again with supplier for sure. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joseph
