Extension tubes for AFS

[zamanakhan]

i've made the decision to purchase a 105vr micro but i was wondering if i want more than 1:1 reproduction, are tehre any tubes that will let me use this lens? i know the kenko let u meter and possibly af (not important at this range) but can u control the aperature?
The most important thing is being able to control aperature and meter.

 

[Derrel]

Yes, the Kenko AF extension tubes preserve AF-S focusing on fast lenses like the 105, and also allow aperture control. I have the Kenko AF tubes. They work quite well. I have used them on many AF-S lenses, like the 300 f/4 AF-S, 70-200 2.8 VR,Sigma 180/3.5 HSM, 300/2.8,as well as on Ai-S style and AF-D lenses...they are 100 percent Nikon compatible, in every way.

 

[zamanakhan]

Thnx, iam just wondering would it be a better idea for me to get a sigma 70-200 2.8 instead of the 105? i was thinking of the 105 cause it would give me good portraits along with macro here and there, now iam back to second guessing myself, perhaps get a different lens if the extension tubes work well.

 

[Derrel]

A 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom and a 105mm macro lens are widely different tools. Honestly, I think the smarter thing to buy first is the 70-200 zoom lens for its tremendous versatility.
Then, add a macro lens after you have the zoom.

 

[zamanakhan]

back to square one now i was thinking of using the prime as a 70-200 replacement for the time being. I dont feel too estatic about using a sigma lens on a nikon system and would rather stick with nikon as in the future (long long time from now lol) i would prob opt for a nikon neways.

Also the kenko tubes do not AF with AFS lenses but it doesnt state newhere if they work with G lenses or not. I am gonna look into this further and possibly get the 70-200 2.8 with the tubes. If not i think the 105 vr is the lens iam gonna be goin for.

 

[Derrel]

The Kenko AF lenses work with G-series lenses: I have confirmed this myself. They give aperture control and autofocus with G-series lenses. They also work with AF-S lenses with aperture rings. They work with old-style AF-D screwdriver-focusing lenses. They are 100 percent Nikon-compatible. According to my own use and testing. Currently, the Kenko AF style extrension tubes are the absolute best solution for Nikon users who want a digital SLR-capable set of automatic-diaphragm, automatic focusing, full light metering extension tubes.

 

[zamanakhan]

AEXTUBEDGN Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Nikon AF Mount.

are these the same one as urs?

the only thing worrying me is the fact that on the site it says they dont af with afs which for somereason makes me think that it doesnt work with G either. If these are the same as urs than i might order the set.