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Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Nikon AF Mount (12, 20 & 36mm Tubes)

SKU: KNAETSDNKAF MFR: AEXTUBEDGN
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Key Features

  • Unleash macro photography potential with this Kenko extension tube set for Nikon AF mount!
  • Achieve perfect TTL/EE metering & diaphragm coupling with these Kenko DG auto tubes.
  • Get closer! This Nikon mount extension tube set offers 12mm, 20mm, & 36mm lengths.
  • Durable build: Each Kenko extension tube maintains superb image quality and clarity.
  • Lightweight design: Enhance magnification without adding bulk to your Nikon camera setup.
  • Capture stunning detail: Perfect for macro shots of insects, flowers, and tiny objects!
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Gilbert A : Will kit work with a DF Nikon?
SHAMIM A : will it work with a d3300?Robie E : Yes, works well with my D3300THOMAS F : Yes, my wife has a D3300 and it works great on it.PAUL B : Nikon supports the electrical connection with extension tubes that have them on an F Mount Body. I have used them before. It means focus and exposure automatic settings should work. My own experience with tubes says you still need to be prepared. I would say only shoot RAW files. The Kenko tubes are about as good as it gets for what they are.ROB W : I bought it for my daughter and she used it on her D7100 without and issue.DIMITRIOS G : It will work with any F mount Nikon camera. The D3300 has an F mount opening so it should work fine. It will not work with the Z series Nikon Mirrorless cameras.
Anita S : Will they work with my D3500 and af-micro 40? Or the af-p18-55? ThxGINGER H : I used it with a D7000 and D80 and AF Micro Nikkor 105mm lens. Other than that I don't have any experience. The product works well. We are pretty hard on it using it in the field and after 4 months of everyday use in the tropics they start to loosen and don't send a signal to the camera, but we twist it slightly to get it to fire. I hope that helps!Bruce K : It absolutely should. They pass through the electrical "computer" contacts. Make sure to try all 6 orders of all 3 tubes at once. I didn't do that until after warranty expired. I must now apply torque on the lens to maintain contact when using 3 tubes. (Not done very often.)DONALD M B : Sorry, I don't know. You might want to check with the manufacturer.

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Review Summary

2025-02-19T11:26:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for macro work!

Great help to my macro work with my Nikon Z6 II (with F to Z lens adapter). I only wish the box had more charts and guides to see how large the image would be when the extension tubes are applied. The chart I got was for a 50mm lens. I would like to use these tubes to create images larger than 1:1 (which I can get with my Sigma 105mm macro lens. But I would like to know specifically how much larger I can go with the tubes. I'd like to have 2:1 or even 5:1!

Joel B.

2024-05-23T08:08:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great alternative to buying new lenses.

Great for what I needed them for.

Nicole S.

2023-03-17T07:04:42

Rated 5 out of 5

As perfect as can be

Perfect fit- the best. My previous (cheap) set locked my lens to it and it took me several days to detach it. This one is smooth as silk.

WILLIAM S.

2023-03-07T09:20:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Well built and excellent performance

Big improvement with its metal construction over the DSLR version that is mostly plastic. Very solid support for the mounted lens. Zero issues with it in use with the Z9 camera.

Bruce S.

2022-09-21T16:31:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Improve you macro

These are for the RF lens. They is still the best macro extension tubes, but they are stiffer than my previous Kenko set for my ES lens. They do the job and they do it well.

SHARON S.

2022-09-20T05:10:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great alternative to a dedicated macro lens

I wanted to check out macro before having the expense of a dedicated macro lens. These are perfect with my Canon 50mm lens and work so well that I don't think I'll even bother with the macro. I shoot jewelry so my subjects don't move. I was told AF would not work with these, but it does. Not a feature I'd use often, but nice to know it does work.

Dianne J.

2022-09-18T10:02:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Really fun, a little wiggly.

Really decent for the price. Autofocus worked for the g-master 16-35 I was using. The only improvement I can think of is that there is a tiny bit of wiggle at the connection to the lenses. I?d be a lot happier if it was a nice, snug fit.

Hunter G.

2022-03-02T13:02:46

Rated 5 out of 5

great extension rings

I love using these on my mushrooms. great for those "little" things great products

DEBORAH S.

2022-02-18T12:51:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Extention tubes

Have used previously with Canon but now shoot Nikon. They really work well.

PATTI W.

2022-01-11T02:08:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Everything was, as expected.

HENRY B.

2022-01-07T07:37:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I bought this as a birthday present for my son. He is very happy with it and it?s greatly expanded his ability & range of photographs. It was huge success!

LARRY H.

2021-07-29T11:16:19

Rated 4 out of 5

Extension tube for Nikon

Tight fit to Nikon body.

Robert H.

2021-05-31T04:52:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Inexpensive, and they work

They work. Since no glass, there's no degradation in image quality. Manual focus, but I like the control of manual focus.

Richard E.

2021-03-30T08:09:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Extention tubes.

This a good product, I?ve used it several times, it works with my Canon R and does a good job

DONALD T.

2021-01-29T06:24:45

Rated 2 out of 5

No worth it for the money

For the price they should not wobble when attached to the lens or camera and they should come with a sack for protection or carrying.

Libby D.

2020-11-04T09:48:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Kenko extensions

I had to wait a long time since the item was on backorder but overall I'm very satisfied. Definitely will return !

ANNA W.

2020-07-29T09:59:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Kenko Extension Tubes

Bought these as a back-up, I use these a lot on a zoom. I still shoot film + other units don't register f-stops on my EOS 3 bodies but these do. I do use mainly Canon, but couldn't justify the price.

KEITH K.

2020-02-07T19:53:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Buy

I wanted to experiment with macro photography and wanted to try an extender ring. This seemed like it might be a good set to try. Not knowing what to expect, I opened this set when it arrived and was pleasantly surprised. The quality was excellent. They fit tightly and worked great.

David H.

2019-11-20T04:23:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect macro solution

These are great and allow macro/close focus with the lenses you already own.

THOMAS R.

2019-07-21T09:30:09

Rated 2 out of 5

Cannot stack the three tubes

The tubes do not firmly latch allowing a little bit of twist. It is okay for one tube, but with three tubes, some of the electrical contacts do not make contact. If you can apply a little torque to keep the lens in the as-closed-as-possible position, it works, but that is difficult to do while keeping your hands off the camera to avoid jiggles. :( So no 68mm extension.

BRUCE K.

2019-07-18T14:38:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with Kenko

I liked the results. You may need to add more light to the subject, but that is expected.

GIEGO R.

2019-07-17T14:51:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great

Inexpensive and works as described. Not much to it and much cheaper than the OEM versions.

GLENN W.

2019-05-28T12:15:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Macro on steroids.. Kenco

I am extremely pleased with my kenco extension tubes, I already been shooting macro, but the tubes open up another dimension!

JOY A.

2019-05-20T16:10:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Much less expensive that a new lens.

Fit is tight and they work great! Only draw back is the short focal range, but they work the way they are supposed to, and am very happy with my results.

Jonathan F.

2019-04-14T16:24:12

Rated 5 out of 5

The non-cheap-o quality standard extension tubes

I like the feel of putting these on my camera and connecting it to my lenses. Nice firm feel of mounting and dismounting them with the finger lever put on each tube.

David W.

2019-03-12T08:38:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Micro Four Thirds Mount

Works as specified. Excellent build quality. I've shot several pictures and they look as expected, macro! Can't wait for winter to be over so I can get pictures of insects.Three thumbs up for this product!

Jeffrey M.

2019-03-07T10:39:05

Rated 5 out of 5

extension tubes by Kenko

A pleasure to use these. they are extremely well built and work well with various lenses. Images are sharp and installation is easy. Would recommend these to anyone. A quality product.

DAVE W.

2019-02-16T03:41:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Kenko extension tubes

Product was just as shown. I received it very quickly. I have only used it a couple of times but seem to be satisfied with it.

Elizabeth D.

2019-01-22T07:31:27

Rated 3 out of 5

Does the job, but feels flimsy

I bought these to use with my 200mm Macro lens and they do the job but feel very flimsy. It is sometimes difficult to get the lens attached also and there is a strange rattling noise that comes from them.

Ronald S.

2018-11-06T08:48:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

Appear to be well made. Used all three with a 105 sigma macro and am pleased with the results. I would buy them again

Alan H.

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Kenko Extension Tube Set Specifications

  • Diaphragm

    Perfect coupling

  • TTL/EE metering

    Perfect coupling

  • Diameter

    62mm approx.

  • Length and Weight (approx.)

    36mm/125g, 20mm/85g, 12mm/60g

  • UPC Code

    4961607899977

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Nice set

By DARIN M.

I use these tubes when I want to get close to very small subjects. Depth of field is greatly reduced so you need to use a high F number (smaller aperture). Flash is also helpful but not always necessary.

versatile, inexpensive way to try macro

By TOM C.

I got the Kenko extension tubes set to try my hand at macro photography with my Nikon D5000. I mostly use the Nikon 55-200mm VR lens for this purpose, and find that it works very well with these extension tubes. The Kenko DG tubes are electronically fully compatible with Nikon AF-S lenses. Metering is fully supported with these tubes and you can even auto-focus if you like. I have tried both auto-focusing and manually focusing in Live mode with the Adorama budget focusing rails. I'm not sure ...

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Find the perfect solution for close-up photography with the Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF Mount, designed to transform your standard lens into a macro marvel. This set includes three tubes of varying lengths - 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm - that can be used individually or combined to achieve your desired level of magnification.

Crafted for Nikon AF mount cameras, these extension tubes enable lenses to focus closer than their normal minimum focusing distance, effectively enlarging the appearance of your subject in the viewfinder and in your final images. They are indispensable tools for macro photography, allowing you to explore the intricate details of small subjects without compromising the original optical quality of your lens.

The Kenko DG Auto Extension Tubes are meticulously engineered without any optical elements, ensuring that they simply extend the distance between the camera sensor and the lens. This extension forces the lens to focus much closer than usual, with the length of the tube dictating how close you can get to your subject.

These tubes are equipped with advanced circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure with most Nikon lenses, provided there is sufficient light for the camera's AF system to function correctly. However, it's important to note that when using these extension tubes, the lens will not focus to infinity and the focus range will be significantly limited to close proximity.

Additionally, using extension tubes can result in light fall-off, potentially up to the equivalent of 3 f-stops when multiple tubes are used together. This reduction in light may affect the camera's auto focus capability, making manual focusing a recommended alternative to ensure sharp images.

While the Kenko DG Auto Extension Tubes support most Nikon lenses, Nikon "D" information is not transmitted due to the closer focusing distance than programmed. Also, for Nikon AF-S lenses with Silent Wave Motor technology, manual focusing is required as these tubes are not compatible with the auto focus function.

The new DG Series tubes have been upgraded with "Gated-Array" circuitry, enhancing their performance with digital SLRs and some digital-only lenses, while still maintaining compatibility with film SLR cameras and lenses. Whether you're a hobbyist exploring the world of macro photography or a seasoned professional seeking a cost-effective alternative to dedicated macro lenses, the Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF Mount is an invaluable addition to your photographic toolkit.

Kenko Extension Tube Set Features

  • Transform any Nikon AF lens into a macro lens with 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm extension tubes
  • Achieve closer focus and greater magnification for detailed macro photography
  • Maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure with compatible Nikon lenses
  • Versatile use with individual or combined tube configurations for varied magnification levels
  • Enhanced "Gated-Array" circuitry for improved digital SLR and digital-only lens compatibility
  • Manual focusing recommended for Nikon AF-S lenses and in low-light conditions

Key Features

  • Unleash macro photography potential with this Kenko extension tube set for Nikon AF mount!
  • Achieve perfect TTL/EE metering & diaphragm coupling with these Kenko DG auto tubes.
  • Get closer! This Nikon mount extension tube set offers 12mm, 20mm, & 36mm lengths.
  • Durable build: Each Kenko extension tube maintains superb image quality and clarity.
  • Lightweight design: Enhance magnification without adding bulk to your Nikon camera setup.
  • Capture stunning detail: Perfect for macro shots of insects, flowers, and tiny objects!

What's in the box:

  • Kenko 12mm Tube
  • 20mm Tube
  • 36mm Tube
  • Front & Rear Caps
  • Kenko 1 Year Warranty