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Re: Canon M50 mark II eye-AF better than M6 mark II?
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thunder storm wrote:
R2D2 wrote:
m100 wrote:
R2D2 wrote:
thunder storm wrote:
Check if AF speed fits your needs.
Being slow enough? (video)
Or fast enough? (sports)
R2
You are rich and like to buy the new stuff and test it out for us.
You are the #1 M camera guru on this forum !
Tell us what is up with that M50II eye focus !
HeHe, I must deny all of the above!
Thunder Storm did not elaborate on his comment re: the EF-M 32mm’s AF speed.
I’ve used the lens quite a bit (on the M6ii), so might be able to provide some input with regard to its use on that platform. Note: AF on the M5 and M6 was limited by those bodies (IME).
It’s definitely possible that AF speed takes a hit with the M50 (or M50ii),
Context, R2, Context.
Mac said: I’m thinking m50 II + 32 for about $1000 around Xmas - I can use my Odins also
MAC also wrote THIS immediately before your quote:
“the 32 is a lens I really want with a light m with eye focus.”
So without any additional information from you, it can be taken both ways. That’s simply why I asked for clarification.
It wasn't about the lens in general. It was specifically about the 32mm on the M50mkII. I don't know if the firmware improved things compared to the M50I, but I do know it has the same sensor with slower readout compared to the M6II.
Along with its slower EVF refresh rate. What we need is more M50ii owners here!
but I haven’t owned either of those bodies. I almost picked up an M50ii to use as a dedicated macro camera, but it isn’t quite a good enough fit for me.
R2
It's discussed before. It isn't about speed of the subject only. There are two other factors in play:
- distance camera-subject. The closer the subject is the more challenging it gets.
- used AF method. If you use single AF point and do the tracking yourself it's not the same as using the subject tracking mode on the camera.
The latter is what I'm doing and doing this on the M6II there's still a significant difference in capability of tracking fast subjects between the ef-m 32mm and my Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art. A also noticed the 32mm keeps up a bit easier with the first AF method/technique.
Yup. Exactly the reason I use Spot AF and track the subject myself (facilitated by using the back LCD for increased situational awareness). AF is waaay faster, much stickier, and more accurate (esp with an STM lens like the 32). IME you need the horsepower of something like the R5 to fully benefit from these fancy subject tracking modes.
I know you're using the first method, and I assume you probably have your - admittedly fast moving - subjects a bit further away.
Near, far, the M6ii + EF-M 32mm (with Spot AF) provides me with a nearly 100% hit rate, in even the toughest lighting conditions, with some of the most difficult subjects possible. How about indoor basketball in a poorly-lit High School gym?
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4471373?page=2
Or a nighttime mountain bike race?
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4464775
Virtually a 99% AF hit rate here is crazy over the top!
And I’ve always stated from the day the M6ii was released (and in my hands), that Eye AF was best utilized with close (humans). So be advised.
Happy shooting my friend!
R2