Kenko Auto Ext Tube Set Nikon A-EXTUBEDG-N the kenko auto extension tube set dg contains three tubes of different length - 12mm, 20mm, and 36mm - which can be used individually or in any combination to obtain the desired magnification. actual magnification effect changes with each specific lens. this dg extension tube set has upgraded "gate-array ic" circuitry to work better with digital slr's and some of the digital slr lenses, like the nikon dx (e.g. 17-55mm, 10.5mm) digital-only lenses. extension tubes are designed to enable a lens to focus closer than its normal set minimum focusing distance. getting closer has the effect of magnifying your subject (making it appear larger in the viewfinder and in your pictures). they are exceptionally useful for macro photography, enabling you to convert almost any lens into a macro lens at a fraction of the cost while maintaining its original optical quality. the extension tubes have no optics. they are mounted in between the camera body and lens to create more distance between the lens and film plane. by moving the lens farther away from the film or ccd sensor in the camera, the lens is forced to focus much closer than normal. the greater the length of the extension tube, the closer the lens can focus. when using the camera's ttl metering system, no exposure compensation will be required (exposure compensation is required for handheld meters). the kenko auto extension tube set dg is compatible with nikon dslr cameras and f mount lenses and is optimized to work with autofocus lenses. kenko's auto focus extension tubes are designed with all the circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and ttl auto exposure with most nikon lenses given there is enough light (at f/5.6 or brighter) to activate the cameras af system properly.