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Full time manual focus RF 100 macro

Started Aug 19, 2021 | Discussions thread
koenkooi Contributing Member • Posts: 920
Re: Full-Time MF works on R5 with the RF100mm Macro with AI Servo

JayLT4 wrote:

Karl_Guttag wrote:

JayLT4 wrote:

Jason273 wrote:

I just received my RF 100 macro (after 2 months of waiting on my BH order) and I'm disappointed to see that full time manual focus doesn't seem to work with this lens. It works fine with my RF 70-200 f/2.8, but not with my new macro. I hoped it would magically start working on my R5 with 1.4 firmware, but no luck. I had no idea how much I used this with my old EF macro until it was taken away. Does anyone have any info on if/when the 100 macro will be updated to support full-time manual focus?

Full-time MF works with the RF 100mm Macro lens if you are using One-Shot AF, at this point it does not work when using AI Servo

My R5 is in AI Servo on the back button and my RF100 Marco has full-time manual focus. Note you have to enable the function in Menu -> AF (purple) Tab 5 -> Full-time Manual Focus -> ON

I have the option on, as I use it on occasion with the RF 100-500. However when AI Servo is engaged, turning the focus ring will not adjust focus. When using One-Shot it works just fine. If I'm in AI Servo, but release the button then yes I can turn the focus ring and adjust focus as expected.

I'm expecting that to get fixed in a firmware update. Hopefully we'll get one soon It is indeed a bit jarring when switching between the 100-500 and 100 and trying to nudge focus using the ring.

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