Nikkor 1870 on D70 with Extension Tube

[dc_dweller]

Hi everyone,

For macro photography, I purchased a 12mm extension tube for my D70. The latter came with a standard G-type 18-70 Nikkor lens.

Once the lens was mounted on top of the extension, I could no longer control aperture. Is it normal? I do want to be able to change apterture to control depth of field. Do I need a different lens? Am I limited to those equipped with an apterture ring?

Thanks in advance.

 

[kossuth]

it seems the tube is not transfering lens to body communication. only option is to use manual mode (M) to set aperture/time with both dials.

what brand/model of tube is it? I was thinking about Kenko and I am still hoping it will be working wth auto modes...

 

[dc_dweller]

The brand is actually Nikon, and indeed it has no wiring to transfer the commands to the lens, and since the lens has no manual aperture ring, I can't set the aperture.

It looks like Kenko tubes do have the necessary wiring, so I am going back to B&H today and will try to exchange the merchandize