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Nikon Kit Lens Macro Modification?

Started Sep 4, 2019 | Questions thread
petrochemist Veteran Member • Posts: 3,619
Re: Nikon Kit Lens Macro Modification?

Sailor Blue wrote:

As soon as I saw the first instruction, "1. Remove the front element of the lens.", I stopped reading.

Extension tube sets are available for macro photography that won't modify your lens and that will work with AF and AE. This kit is only $29.95 from Adorama.

Adorama Viltrox DG-1N Automatic Extension Tube Set for Nikon 1-Mount Lens & Mirrorless Cameras

Macro Extension Tubes & Close-up Lenses Calculator

If you'd read the rest he does mention it's something to try with old spare lenses.

He seems to have only tried standard kit zooms not anything telephoto.

I've seen a few such lenses going for peanuts due to damaged front elements - sound like the ideal solution for such kit to me.

No reason it won't work for Nikon lenses too.

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