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Mousebaby
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Well, when I tried to use the macro lens without the tube on the D40 it wouldn't allow the lens to move. I will check again to make sure I am not thinking of my point and shoot.
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Well, when I tried to use the macro lens without the tube on the D40 it wouldn't allow the lens to move. I will check again to make sure I am not thinking of my point and shoot.
jbr13
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Yeah, point and shoots need an ext. tube to get the filter out farther. THis allows the point and shoot to zoom in and out and not hit the filter. You can also add telephoto extenders and macro adapters to point and shoots this way.
SLR's you just screw the correct size filter to the front of the lens or as Deadeye said, some have an internal slot to drop them in.
SLR's you just screw the correct size filter to the front of the lens or as Deadeye said, some have an internal slot to drop them in.
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Mousebaby
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Yep it was the point and shoot. 
LusbyMom
You're a LOON :)
MrX
High Octane
LusbyMom
You're a LOON :)
Okay I am looking on Ebay.. came across this 52mm closeup lens kit +1+2+4+10 for Nikon D40 D50 D40X - eBay (item 150308546919 end time Nov-13-08 14:19:31 PST)
They can't be any good can they?
They can't be any good can they?
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Mousebaby
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I got cheap ones and they leave halo's around the stuff that I take pictures of so make sure you get good ones.
Dead Eye
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Extension tubes work better than closeup filters. IMO~ try a 12mm or so for starters.
You can get closer with any lens and larger image. They make a great combination with a 50mm non zoom.
LusbyMom
You're a LOON :)
I had never looked at ebay for camera stuff before.. found all kinds of cheap stuff. But I figure if it's that cheap it can't be that good. I found a fisheye lens for $39.99. It is something you add to the lens you already have.
MrX
High Octane
I have a set of 52mm close up filters, they work okay IMO. Never tried extension tube, so I cant speak for their results. You can try my filters if you want, they too came from eBAY.
desertrat
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GWguy
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I loved the extension tube on my Nikonos. One of these days I'll get those slides converted to digital....
GWguy
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What about exposure?
Make sure the belt on your robe is securely fastened and it shouldn't be a problem. YW.
Dead Eye
T.P.F.er
What about exposure?
The In camera meter will not be able to tell what stop the lens is set to. So you will have to correct the reading.
desertrat
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The one I'm looking at getting is not just an empty tube.
Kenko | 12mm UniplusTube DG Extension Tube | UNITUBE12DGC | B&H
Click on the "features". You are right about auto focus, though.
Dead Eye
T.P.F.er
Yes the better ones have the electronics to communicate with the lens, I prefer cheep ones because they get the job done without much expense .
Will it support ETTL ~ that would be sweet.
