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16-55mm f2.8 for sports

Started Jun 6, 2019 | Questions thread
Clive99 Senior Member • Posts: 1,389
Re: 16-55mm f2.8 for sports
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crazydoglady wrote:

LeicaC wrote:

What kind of shutter speeds were you using? Shooting in manual or shutter-speed priority or something different?

Mainly 1/1250 and f4, continuous focusing, CH, zone (small) and various custom settings. I've been trying on and off for months!

Make sure face detect is off - I've found that slows it down, resulting in back focus. Larger focus box can be faster (as long as it's not too big for the subject). AF-C focuses at the aperture selected, so in dim light a wider aperture will focus faster - possible this is a factor.  Busy backgrounds with lots of contrast can trip up the focus system too.  I shoot action with the 16F2.8, 23F2 and 35F2.

Clive

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