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How terrible is the 60mm AF?

Started Feb 15, 2021 | Discussions thread
BJ60EH Regular Member • Posts: 137
Re: How terrible is the 60mm AF?
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pseudobreccia wrote:

Papegoye wrote:

Some background: I have a sigma 105mm macro from back when I used Nikon and I LOVED this lens. Nice field of view and very fast AF, and a focus range limit switch. This was in fact the only lens I didnt't sell when I sold all my other Nikon stuff.

What I am contemplating now is to get the fuji 60mm instead. I am intrigued by the small size as a general walkaround lens and the versatility to do macro shots as well. The only thing holding me back is that every review mentions the horrible AF speed on this lens. What are your experiences? Are there any better options?

First of all...the 60mm is not a true macro lens...even though the moniker is carried in its title. It isn't capable of a 1:1 ratio between the subject and the sensor. Buy the 80mm if you want an actual macro lens.

He never asked if it was capable of 1:1. Everybody knows this isnt capable of 1:1 without extension tubes. Have you used the lens? Can you tell him how the AF works? That was his question.

Every time someone mentions this lens theres always someone who barges in because they're offended Fuji called it a "macro". So many vintage lenses labeled as macros were only 1:2. Many needed to be used with extension tubes to reach 1:1. Nobody cared.

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