Does autofocus work with extension tubes?

Does autofocus work with extension tubes?

The second type of extension tube is one with electrical contacts that maintains communication between the lens and camera body. The camera controls the aperture settings, and you can use any automatic exposure mode and also autofocus (although it is often easier to focus manually when you’re working close-up).

Can you use extension tubes with a macro lens?

You can even utilize extension tubes on a macro lens, bringing its magnification ratio above 1:1 and capturing images that fill the frame with the intricate details of an extreme close-up.

Why won’t my extension tubes focus?

The farther the distance, the closer the lens can be to the subject and the more magnified the subject will be. In fact, the lens has to be closer to the subject than normal in order to focus. Thus, the first reason why your extension tubes may not be focusing correctly is that you are too far away.

Do extension tubes work with zoom lenses?

Depending on the preferences of individual photographers, extension tubes can be used with either zoom lenses or prime lenses. Since extension tubes shorten the minimum focusing distance of lenses used with them, they do provide a magnification effect. This can make imperfections in lens optical quality more apparent.

How does Kenko auto focus extension tubes work?

Kenko’s Auto Focus extension tubes are designed with all the circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure with most Nikon lenses given there is enough light (at f/5.6 or brighter) to activate the cameras AF system properly. Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Is the Kenko auto extension tube set DG compatible with Nikon lenses?

When using the camera’s TTL metering system, no exposure compensation will be required (exposure compensation is required for handheld meters). The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG is compatible with Nikon DSLR cameras and F mount lenses and is optimized to work with Autofocus lenses.

What kind of extension tubes do Nikon cameras use?

Kenko also makes a UNITUBE 12 mm or 25 mm which can be purchased individually. Kenko’s Auto Focus extension tubes are designed with all the circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure with most Nikon lenses given there is enough light to activate the cameras AF system properly.

What’s the difference between canon and Kenko extension tubes?

While a Canon EF 25 II extension tube is about $150 USD on Amazon, the Kenko DG Auto set (the 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm) is priced at just over $100 USD. Given that the tubes contain no glass, they have no optical difference and are very similar in construction. The largest difference between the two brands online is the release levers.