Name: ProOptic Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF SLR Cameras with Full Exposure Capabilities.
Brand: ProOptic
SKU: MCAETNKAF
Price: 81.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3.84 (38 reviews)

ProOptic Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF SLR Cameras with Full Exposure Capabilities.

ProOptic Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon AF

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The metering stops working the first time that the meter times out, so in short it works great for about 30 seconds then you need to reattach the lens.

Metering doesn't work!!!

These tubes are not up to the quality standard of your Nikon camera, but they do the job.  I use them on my D90 with a 105mm Macro AF and the big surprise is that it autofocuses 90% on the money even when overstacking the tubes.  They are a little stiff to get off and on - that's the only con for shy of $90...

Worth the Money

Pros - Excellent improvement in reproduction ratio (full stack gives close to 1.5 to 1 on my 50mm F/1.8), reasonably durable feel, maintains metering and TTL capability, aperture coupling appears to work reliably, very affordable.

Cons - Tight fit as others have mentioned, mounting latch is sticky, AF drive screw creates "grating" feeling when manual focusing my AF-D lens, AF-S tries to work but hunts.

Overall Impression - At this price I was tempted to give them 5 stars, but I think the cons should be recognized. The tight fit and the sticky mounting latch don't really bother me, but the resistance in the AF linkage makes it feel almost like there's sand in my lens, and it's worse the more tubes you have on. This is not an issue with AF-S lenses because they have no screw coupling. I don't have a body with an AF drive motor, so I can't tell you if it affects focusing with AF lenses, but you'll probably prefer manual focus anyways.

The product description says manual-focus only with AF-S. Interestingly, the AF-S coupling is there, but my D40 and Nikkor 18-70 just hunts rapidly back and forth without being able to lock focus. I might try again in better light.

Other things to mention: It takes patience to set up a shot with the small working distance these tubes afford, and you lose about 1 stop worth of light with them all mounted. The "owner's manual" is a single printed sheet with basic mounting instructions and a few tips for use. The AF screw coupling is a nice thought, but I'd prefer they left it off. I'm very glad auto-exposure works properly with this set. The appearance is slightly different than pictured as of 12/11/09. I think the outer plastic cover is cheaper but now covers the meter coupling lever. Overall, I would definitely buy these again.

Ok Quality, but Excellent Value

Great For Close-ups. The metal tubes were a little tight at first. But are easier to use now. They have a nice snug fit which I'd rather have compared to the plastic version of Kenko tubes which some reviewers say they are a little loose. I went to a butterfly museum and took some fantastic close-ups with the medium tube and my Nikon D90 with a 55-200mm DX lens.

Awesome Extension Tube Set

Works great for macro. Lots of light. Not like the inexpensive ones where everything is dark. A good price for an excellent product.

Extension tubes that work

I have used these tubes with the Nikkor 105mm Macro lens to get an even greater magnification ratio.  These have performed as desired and I am very satisfied with them.  Since there is no "whiz-bang" I didn't give them a 5 star rating, but they do perform exactly as advertised for the jobs I have used them for.

I would recommend them to someone looking for this type of tool.

Performs well for specialized projects

After reading other reviews I was surprised that the tubes fit my Nikon D200 perfectly. There were easy to get on once they were lined up properly, and fit a tightly as you could possibly expect. The tubes are a great value for the money.

Well worth the money

Stiff but functional.  Does NOT provide autofocus with my trusty 50mm f1.8.  Only Auto-focuses with newer motor-in-lens AF, lacks the mechanical drive needed for motor-in-camera AF.  Would only recommend with this caveat.

Limited Auto-focus

This product works as expected, though it is tough to disconnect from the lens, or other extension tubes. That being about the only con, I am hopeful that it will rectify itself with a little break-in.

When Close is Not Close Enough

i use this product for marco photography and traveling is amazing the close up picture you get with the extension tube, beautiful,traveing is fanatic too.

excellent product,,it amazing

Just started getting into macro photography, but have found these extension rings to be really nice.   Seem quite durable and really like the fact they are stackable (both for on-camera use as well as carry in a small camera bag).  

The only trouble I have had with them (as another reviewer also mentioned) was they are quite stiff.  I found they didn't fully lock-in to the camera body and get the exposure data (for my body, you just need to depress a switch when attaching).

Great value

Way more magnification than I thought. A little tight to get onto my 50mm Nikon but works great

More effective than I thought

Metering pin ring exposed on barrel of tube moves freely.  Tubes fit very tight.  Has to be grasped firmly to engage.  Free spinning meter pin band interferes with my grasp.  Release lever is chromed stamped sheetmetal.  Rough action and tricky to press very firmly to engage release but not to bend the lever.  I returned the set.  It works ok and if you are looking to spend the least you can for functionality, this is prob for you.  If you are use to smooth action, precise machining and polished movements, keep looking.

Works ok, fits tight, bit rough

Since transitioning from film to digital (Nikon photomic FTN-d80)I was "bitten by the bug" of Macro photography. Having purchased a Sigma 105mm macro lens I wanted some way to magnify the image other than close-up filter like attachments. I had to decide on either the Kenko or the Pro Optic brand. For half the price of the Kenkos the Pro Optics performed outstandingly[...]!

Increased magnification in Macro

Great item, easy to use and works very well

Great Extension Tubes

Great value that I could not obtain from Nikon! Quality shows through when I use these! Boxed product shows these to be for digital cams, whereas the advertisements state they are for film. Because I could see no difference, I ordered and was pleased to see "digital" shown, as that was my desired operating mode.