Reddit mentions of Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, fits Nikon D1, D1H, D1X, D2H, D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs, D3, D3X, D3s, D4, D100, D200, D300, D300S, D700, D800, D800E, D40, D50, D60, D70, D70S, D80, D40X, D90, D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D7000, Fuji S1, S2, S3, S5

The kit lens is probably the 18-55.

What you're probably asking for is a "macro extension tube".

Info/explanations:

https://digital-photography-school.com/extension-tubes-close-up-photography-lesson-2/

https://www.flickr.com/groups/1484201@N23/discuss/72157633007452475/

https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-photograph-small-objects-Macro-photography-using-my-18-55mm-kit-lens

Here's a cheap one:

https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Extension-Cameras-Extreme-Close-ups/dp/B003Y5T464

I can't seem to find a link to a "smart" tube for Nikon that has the electrical connections; maybe someone else can.

There's also "reverse mount" which seems to me like kind of a bizarre way to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etOqpYlFTQ8

> Is anyone aware of a lens that is only a prism to cast a spectrum across the sensor of a camera body?

I don't know of a lens like that, but I can't imagine it would be too hard to fabricate. Maybe turn down a prism and stuff it into a cheap extension tube set?

what camera do you have? and what lenses?

The best macro you will get on the cheap is using a reverse ring filter or

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Reverse-Camera-Adapter-filter/dp/B001G4NBSC/

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Extension-Cameras-Extreme-Close-ups/dp/B003Y5T464


good luck

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Everyone is right that the best choice is a macro len. You can also try using the much less expensive option of extension tubes (with or without AF).

Also don't forget about light. When you get this close your DOF (depth of field) shrinks to almost nothing (notice in your example picture how almost everything except the ladybug is a green blur). To handle this macro is often shot with very small apertures (f/11 - f/32), which means you need a lot of light. I don't shoot macro (gratuitous personal shot) very often, but when I do I like to use a couple of flashes on either side of my subject. This gives me lots of light and handles the shadows better than a single strobe.

People who are big into macro photography tend to use dedicated flash systems and other crazy rigs.

Have fun!

I typed that response up on a tablet, and I wanted to take the time to give you a better response.

I have a D3100, and it does pretty well. The reason I recommend the D5200 is because DxOmark rates the sensor quality much higher than my D3100. If you can afford it, you might as well get it. The tilting screen might also be handy, and has a better resolution to boot.

Fotodiox Extension Tubes <-- These are the extension tubes I have for my camera.

I also made an album of pictures using the tubes.

With 135mm lens

With 50mm lens

I will say that the 135mm allows you to be farther away, which will help prevent getting shadows from the lens in your picture.

The thing about extension tubes is that they really seem to mess with your exposure. Therefore, you can't really use the "Sunny 16 rule" very well. Most of the time I have to "chimp." Take a picture, look at the histogram, adjust.

I've only had my tubes for a few days, but I would also recommend a tripod. As you can see from my pictures, there are large areas that are out of focus. You can increase the "depth of field" by "stopping down" the aperture, but that means you have to lengthen the exposure. Longer shutter times = more blur.

Exactly. The tubes I got are these. They are really cheap and are totally manual. There are tubes that include the circuitry that allows autofocus and more control, and those are closer to 100 bucks.

I'm still new to macro photography. I'm not sure what makes a "macro" lens what it is, but I was able to use any of my lenses that have manual aperture controls on the lens itself.

Extension tube?

I've got an old Nikon Micro 55mm 3.5 and it comes with a 27.5mm tube. Very accurate. True 1:1 on full frame.

here is my $8 wonder set. lol.

I'm really interested of taking close up photos, macro if you will. I'm trying my best not to become obsessed with gear, so for now i'm thinking of buying macro extension tubes for my camera. What do you think?

I had these before, but I accidentally threw them away :(

I never even got to use them! My friend, that I went to school with (natch for Photography) got them at the same time and she said they're amazing and that I need to got them. I recently received this amazing piece of equipment and it would really help me use it to its full potential!!!