
Review Summary
2016-04-07T14:57:07
the feel is slightly "plastic" - but they definitely get me in close (2:1 with a Nikon 60mm macro) and since there is no glass, there is no image quality loss.
Kris H.
2015-12-10T08:50:55
These work just fine on Nikon cameras. It takes some experimenting to see how they work with a given lens, and they are especially effective with a macro lens (I use the 105 f/2.8). The fit is snug, so you want to be careful. They transfer aperture info to the body, but don't expect AF to work. Tubes mean manual focusing.
GRHOOK P.
2014-02-10T19:00:00
As described. Solid and works well.
Paul
2013-07-08T21:00:00
The product is well built. However, I faced the following problem: 1) The autofocus does not seem to work except the smallest tube (probably 12 mm). 2) Once the tubes are mounted, the manual focus ring becomes stiff. Makes a weired sound while performing manual focus. However, I have been able to get some nice pics. Overall, good product if you are mostly shooting indoors.
SAMRAT B.
2013-07-04T21:00:00
Works just as described, retains functionality of my D5200. Only caveat would be that the lengths weren't quite the same as in the description (13mm 21mm & 31mm). Delivered items are 12mm 20mm 36mm.
ROBERT B.
2013-06-28T21:00:00
Great price. better with manual focus. does work with autofocus. you must take your time and learn the capabilities. once you do that it opens an new world of photograph at a very low cost.
MEMAD
2013-06-21T21:00:00
I liked the construction. However, the fit was tight. I had trouble with the autofocus as well as manual focus...
SAMRAT B.
2013-05-20T21:00:00
I've been a user of extension tubes for over 30 years, and they are great for those ultra close ups. Why extension tubes? The can be used with nearly any lens, and add no extra glass to the mix, thereby providing a pure experience when working with small subjects. These Vivitar extension tubes are inexpensive, easy to carry, versatile, and above all actually work. With the set of three, you can easily control the amount of magnification. My only recommendations would be to also purchase an additional rear lens cap as well as a camera body cap to keep the extension tubes sealed from dust and the elements when transporting your gear. The quality is good, they did not feel cheap at all, and they do exactly what they are supposed to do - provide you with a way to get great macro shots with no muss. To make things easier when using these tubes (or other macro gear) you should also consider a 2 or 4 way focusing rail, as it makes the process of obtaining great macro photography that much easier.
Dos Q.
good product
By Paul
As described. Solid and works well.
The Vivitar 3-Set Extension Tubes for Nikon contains three different extension tubes for digital SLR or film cameras. They are useful for macro, medical or technical applications. Extension tubes are designed to enable your lens to focus closer than its normal minimum focusing distance, making the subject appear larger in your pictures.
The extension tubes have no optics and convert almost any lens into a macro, saving you the expense of purchasing individual lenses. The Vivitar Macro Extension Tube Set contains three tubes of different lengths, a 13 mm, 21 mm and 31 mm, which can be used individually or in any combination to obtain the magnification desired. These extension tubes are designed with all the circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure.