Extension tube

Is there an extension tube that works with the Nikon 24-120 zoom lens? I want to do some close ups.
Mike

Pretty much any Nikon compatible tube should work (with the qualification that I don't know the specifics of the Nikon line).

The tube is just a metal tube with electrical connections from the lens and the body.

Now what might get interesting is the right length of tube. At the end, you'll find that even the shortest ones will allow focussing on the front element of the lens. A 25 mm will effectively be unuseable at the shorter end.

At the longer end, up to 25 mm will work well. If you have access to a local camera shop, I'd go in there with the camera and lens and play with a couple of tubes to see what the effect is.

Warning: the first time you try to use one on a zoom lens, it will mess with your brain and expectations. The lens will need to be refocussed every time you change the focal length. It will take a little while to get used to.

Nikon or third party brands should all work well.

Mike, another possibility is the CU diopters made by Canon. They have a 500D and a 250D; the latter is for the shorter lenses.

I just acquired the 500D and have been using it with the 70-200mm lens and my D200. I'm very pleased with the results. Check out:
Roses from Home, posted as a series on Photo Art.

My working distance is about 13"; unlike the tubes there is no light loss.

And whatever you do, I wouldn't recommend springing for the 60 mm CU lens. The working distance is zip.

Carol

Which 24-120? The 24-120 VR AF-S G or the 24-120 AF-D? In case of the latter, almost everything will work, in case of the former, you need a Kenko tube with electrical contacts. Otherwise, you can't control the aperture of the lens.

Basil