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What is an M3 still good for?

Started Feb 5, 2020 | Discussions thread
nnowak Veteran Member • Posts: 9,072
Re: Pure truth
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Abu Mahendra wrote:

AF is terrible - pure BS

No, it really is terrible.  Of all the M system cameras, the M3 is the only one where the AF is completely incompatible with the EF 50mm f/1.4.  Up until the release of the Sigma 56mm f/1.4, the Canon 50mm f/1.4 was the best option for a portrait lens and it flat out does not work on the M3.

I also tested my M3 side by side against my original M with several different lenses.  The M3 would throw up a red "AF failed" box in several situations whereas the M would slowly but surely achieve focus.  When it worked, the M3 would be faster, but all too often it didn't work.  The M just worked.  The M2 works even better.

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