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Juanma
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 257 Location: Cambrils, Spain
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: Do you use AF lenses? |
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Juanma wrote:
Yes, you love very much your MF lenses.
But... do you also use AF lenses?
Which kind of lenses do you use more? MF or AF?
Can you say an aproximate percentage of use? _________________ Juanma
Canon EOS 600 | Praktica MTL5B | Zorki 4K | Jupiter 8 | Flektogon 4/20 | Pentacon 2,8/29 | Flektogon 2,4/35 | Tessar 2,8/50 | Industar 50-2 | Jupiter 9 | Sonnar 3,5/135 | Some AF stuff | A couple of MF lenses coming... |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I don't like pictures what is delivered with AF lenses, so I sold all what I have or passed to my kids. I not miss AF lenses at all. _________________ -------------------------------
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Farside
Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 6557 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Farside wrote:
Sometimes. If I'm purely in a P&S mood, then yes, but most of the time I have a set of MF lenses with the camera.
There's something much more rewarding getting it right with an MF lens, especially if that lens imparts its own special character to the image, which mostly doesn't happen with AF glass(plastic). Of course, my willingness to experiment with MF on digital is largely spurred on by the lack of cost. If I totalled up all the wasted shots these past months while I've been getting my hand back in with this hybrid system, the cost would have been prohibitive on film. _________________ Dave - Moderator
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
I've hung on to my AF 28-105 Nikkor, and my 80-200 AFD ED, but that's all I own AF wise.
My experiences using the short AF primes (50 and lower) is they're nowhere near as good as the AIS lenses in terms of image quality and build. This was particularly noticeable with the 20mm AFD v AIS.
With zooms I think lens technology has improved over the years so AF zooms make more sense.
As I'm not much of a zoom user I've barely used my AF lenses in three months, but use at least one manual lenses pretty much daily. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Farside wrote: |
There's something much more rewarding getting it right with an MF lens, especially if that lens imparts its own special character to the image, which mostly doesn't happen with AF glass(plastic). |
I strongly believe this one too. _________________ -------------------------------
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Nelson
Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 618 Location: close to Paris, France
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Nelson wrote:
Yes
I use my EFS 18-55 because i need 18mm, sure it is not the best lens but i makes lot of decent pictures in 90% of cases.
I use EF 50mm 1.8 mk1, because it is a very good lens. But i must admit, for sometimes i use my MF 50mm.
When i need to travel light, i take my Sigma 70-300 APO.
I am about to buy a EF 100macro.
My AF lens are lighter, and 2 of them are zooms.
I do not use MF zooms.
Moreover sometimes i need to trust in AutoFocus, since i may not be able to focus right with my eyes. (i use 350D without AF confirm) |
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Jieffe
Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 754 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Jieffe wrote:
The only time I'm using the kit AF lens is while shooting landscape in infrared because the IR focus point is not the same as in visible light and the AF sensor is able to correctly focus (yes, I know about the red IR mark on mf lenses, but the IR filter is opaque and the focusing screen is black, it is just easier in AF).
Oh yes, I also have a 75-300 AF zoom but I use it mostly in manual. Too many misses with the AF |
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lahnet
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 1164 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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lahnet wrote:
I must admit that I use AF lenses approximately 90%. This is because I do weddings, portrait and other work that I am paid to do.
When I use MF it is when I shoot for fun..!
I just feel more like a photographer when I have to adjust everything incl. focus manual. An other advantage using "old MF lenses" is that the output is much better and much more satisfactory compared to AF.
For me it is also about feelings. _________________ Henrik
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patrickh
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 8551 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
Yes I still use my AF lenses when I want the quick reaction such as an event or if I am travelling light. My favourite pictures have all (without exeption) been taken with MF lenses and I use MF about 95% of the time.
patrickh _________________ DSLR: Nikon D300 Nikon D200 Nex 5N
MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
Juanma wrote: |
Can you say an aproximate percentage of use? |
Easy answer! 100% manual lenses, 0% af lenses _________________ T* |
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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I have one AF lens. It is the sigma 30mm f1.4. I got it with the camera for those point and shoot days and for using flash. The copy I have is a very good one. That being said I mounted it on the camera 3 times. Always switching it to MF. I find I like to use a 28 distagon or zuiko much better. The thing for me is I hate controlling the aperture on the camera. The ring on the lens is so much more natural. Anyway The sigma is going up for sale if anyone wants it.
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Maxim
Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Poland 52°N 17°E
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Maxim wrote:
I have no AF lenses. Now I'm saving money for the new MF lens - Peleng 8mm. I need some fish-eye, but AF fish-eyes are too expensive.
If I had more money, I would buy some AF lenses: Zuiko 11-22mm (or terribly expensive 7-14mm) and Sigma 30mm F/1.4. No money - no problem
SMALL UPDATE
From a few weeks I sometimes use one AF lens... I bought the Zuiko Digital 14-42. Cheap, sharp, lightweight and plastic I'm still dreaming of ZD 11-22 or Peleng 8mm! _________________ Regards,
Hubert
E-300 + ZD 14-42 + Tessar 5cm/3.5 + Mamiya 55/1.4 + Primoplan V 58/1.9 + Biotar 5.8cm/2 + MC Helios 44M-6 58/2 + Trioplan 100/2.8 + Trioplan V 100/2.8 + "Olympia" Sonnar 180/2.8 + ЮПИТЕР-6 180/2.8 + Telemegor 400/5.5
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Jesito
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 5745 Location: Olivella, Catalonia, (Spain)
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Currently I don't use any AF lens.
Even the Caplio has a nice manual focus...
(Well, to honour the truth, I got a Pentax DA 18-55 AF with the K100D, but I only use it when desperate )
Jes. _________________ Jesito, Moderator
Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
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Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
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Borges
Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 646 Location: Moers, Germany
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Borges wrote:
AF-MF: 60-40
Same reasons like lahnet mentioned. If you will miss the point during a wedding it's over. No second chance. So I only use manual wide angles there.
But collecting russian MF gear is my addiction, it's another world and the results are other pictures.
Michael _________________ list of lenses:
Helios 44 (many different versions), Jupiter-9 , Jupiter 21M, Jupiter 37AM, Mir-1W, Mir-1V, Mir-10A, Mir-47M, Zenitar Fisheye, Tair 11-2, Industar 50-2 and a few more ...
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Ivo
Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 109 Location: Maastricht
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Ivo wrote:
For me it depends on the subject and the situation. I use AF when I shoot bikeracing and when I'm shooting from my bike. During these shoots I need one hand to keep my bike upright, so no chance to use my left hand to focus
For about all other sorts of photography I use MF lenses. I guess that last year I shot about 85% MF and 15%AF. |
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
I use AF when I need to be quick. That's why I use AF zoom lenses, the EF 1.8/50 II is the only AF prime I have. I own four AF zoom lenses (12-24, 17-70, 75-300 and 28-105, that last one I only use at my film EOS.)
I use MF lenses when I have time to compose and think about the picture. Then I mostly use primes (although I have got some really good MF zoom lenses).
Percentage? About 50/50. _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Auto WHAT?
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patrickh
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 8551 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
Orio
Thanks
patrickh _________________ DSLR: Nikon D300 Nikon D200 Nex 5N
MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Orio wrote: |
Auto WHAT? |
_________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
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Juanma
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 257 Location: Cambrils, Spain
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Juanma wrote:
Orio wrote: |
Auto WHAT?
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I didn't expect any other answer from you, Orio.
I have to say that I am using more and more my MF lenses, but I am still far from you. Maybe it's because I am rather clumsy and I miss a lot of MF shots due to focus.
Now I know you all a little bit better. _________________ Juanma
Canon EOS 600 | Praktica MTL5B | Zorki 4K | Jupiter 8 | Flektogon 4/20 | Pentacon 2,8/29 | Flektogon 2,4/35 | Tessar 2,8/50 | Industar 50-2 | Jupiter 9 | Sonnar 3,5/135 | Some AF stuff | A couple of MF lenses coming... |
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
[quote="Juanma"]
Orio wrote: |
I have to say that I am using more and more my MF lenses, but I am still far from you. Maybe it's because I am rather clumsy and I miss a lot of MF shots due to focus. |
Last Sunday I had to use two film cameras due to my 400D being unavailable. I have to say I have gotten more missed focus shots with the Contax G2, which I used in autofocus mode because I thought I was too slow with manual focusing with the body wheel (the way I normally use for static scenes), than with the Contax 167MT, which is totally manual without even the focus confirmation bip.
Tomorrow I'll take with me the G2 again but this time I will focus it manually. I am sure I will obtain more keepers. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Not bad, Orio. I am not that good. Several (perhaps 1/3) of my MF shots are ooF, and about 1/4 so much that they are not usable.
May I call you "Hawk Eye"? _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
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revlimiter
Joined: 17 May 2007 Posts: 20 Location: New Mexico, USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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revlimiter wrote:
I recently bought a photography book in a used bookstore. just a small thing with a lot of beautiful pictures. in the back definition sections it defines autofocus.
Autofocus: a way of not having to think too much about your photos.
That sums it up for me. Out of my small collection of 10 lenses, only one autofocuses on my camera. _________________ Adam
Nikkor 50/1.2 AI, Nippon Kogaku 50/1.4, Nikkor 55/2.8 macro
Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9, Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 135/2.8 Close Focusing, Vivitar 19/3.8 |
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Orio
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
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Not bad, Orio. I am not that good. Several (perhaps 1/3) of my MF shots are ooF, and about 1/4 so much that they are not usable.
May I call you "Hawk Eye"? |
My eyes are not better than yours. It's just that with moving subjects, anticipating the movements (pre-focusing), and making small adjustments manually, are more successfull methods than relying on autofocus, especially if the autofocus is not really fast and has not many points. But even with many points, moving elements in the background or foreground (in a carnival you don't have all subjects aligned and steady...) can easily attract your billion dollars autofocus system and make it move your focus point from the selected person to another one who happened to move over the next AF sensor point. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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naplam
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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naplam wrote:
I think I'm the black sheep of the forum, 99% AF I find mf lenses interesting to play with ocassionaly, but not at all practical. |
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