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How terrible is the 60mm AF?

Started Feb 15, 2021 | Discussions thread
Peter Jonas Veteran Member • Posts: 4,053
Re: How terrible is the 60mm AF?

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

Its faster on X-T3 or newer cameras, but bear in mind that its slower because its a macro lens. Get the 50 f2 if you want a fast, general purpose lens.

Fully agree.

A macro lens is inherently slower than a normal lens.

If you want a fast focusing normal lens, do not go for a macro lens. Otherwise you'll be disappointed, and will likely end up unfairly criticizing yor lens.

I would also second the above recommendation for the XF 50mm f/2.0 lens, which is an excellent one. The 50mm focal length is longer than what is generally considered to be a normal lens, but if that suits you, you would not be disappointed.

By the way the AF on the 60mm is not terrible at all. I am a long time satisfied user of that lens.

From the OP's subject line it appears to me that he/she has already made up his/her mind about the AF speed without having actually used it.

In my view that was the wrong way of asking about it.

Good luck with his/her lens choices.

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