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Anyone here use MF lenses on their DRs?

Started Nov 19, 2011 | Discussions thread
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Anyone here use MF lenses on their DRs?

I'm considering an older Tamron 90mm 2.5 Macro lens, and shoot with a T1i. I understand that for macro work, Manual Focus lenses are not unusual, and work rather well. But, I'd also like to use this lens for "standard" shooting situations as well.

My question: When using MF PRIME lenses, is it relatively easy to get the subject in focus? My T1i does have the focus light and audible beeping sound when things are allegedly in focus. When I tried this on one of my AF lenses (setting the lens to MF) taking the shot, then switiching to the AF setting, most of the time I felt no change in the focusing mechanism---none of that "AF adjusting" going on. So I THINK my MF proceedure is working pretty well. I just need a vote of confidence before acquiring any older MF prime lenses. I would intend to stick with only MF prime lenses.
Comments?

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