Set aperture on extension tube

minister · Apr 13, 2011

Hi,

I am planning to buy extension tube for macro shooting, and i know I won't be able to use auto focus (any way I can't with D5000) nor I will be able to set aperture from camera (is it right ?)

if yes, 50mm 1.8 D have a aperture ring so may be i will be able to set aperture while using it on tube , but problem start here if i unlockthe aperture ring camera start giving waring to set the aperture to lowest (if lens is attached to cam body), now i don't understand if i will put the lens on tube will this error would be coming or not,

other wise i will be stuck with F22

Please help me have any body faced it ?

bazooka · Apr 13, 2011

Depends on what tube you get I think. My set doesn't take away any functions. I only lose some light.

Super Simple · Apr 13, 2011

Hello,

Kind of off-topic, but I'm looking at the same/similar issue as Minister. Is there any way to get email replies for updates to this thread? (D5000 camera and looking for inexpensive macro solutions.)

Thanks in advance.

Big Mike · Apr 13, 2011

Is there any way to get email replies for updates to this thread?

Near the top of the thread, is a button for 'Thread Tools'. Under there, you'll find an option to 'subscribe to thread'.
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Derrel · Apr 13, 2011

minister said:
Hi,

I am planning to buy extension tube for macro shooting, and i know I won't be able to use auto focus (any way I can't with D5000) nor I will be able to set aperture from camera (is it right ?)

if yes, 50mm 1.8 D have a aperture ring so may be i will be able to set aperture while using it on tube , but problem start here if i unlockthe aperture ring camera start giving waring to set the aperture to lowest (if lens is attached to cam body), now i don't understand if i will put the lens on tube will this error would be coming or not,

other wise i will be stuck with F22

Please help me have any body faced it ?

The Kenko AF brand of extension tubes maintains autofocus with AF-D and AF-S Nikkor lenses, as well as full,complete control over aperture with AF, AF-D, AF-S, and G-series lenses: I own a set of Kenko AF tubes, and have verified all of the above. There is also a lower-cost brand, called Pro Optic I believe it is, sold through Adorama. As I understand it, those also maintain autofocus, and aperture control.