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Another cheap(ish) RF prime review/demonstration

Started Mar 24, 2022 | Discussions thread
Alastair Norcross
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Re: High ISO shots (and thoughts)

JohnnyFair wrote:

Thanks very much for taking time to share your thoughts, experience, and photos.

I am very interested in this RF 85/2 and have some concern about the focus issues, especially with video. Have you any experience to share regarding video autofocus with this lens?

I do have the EF 85/1.8 and will probably keep it for use on my 77D if/when I purchase the RF85. In the past few years I am increasingly fond of smaller/lighter gear, and prefer avoiding use of adapted lens largely due to the added weight and size. I guess I don't love the look of the combo as much with the adapter either.

If anyone wonders, I do want to say that the RF-EF adapter works great (I use the inexpensive Meike model) and I have experienced no issues at all with adapting lenses.

I'll give a plug for the R6 and mention that I love the ibis and amazing autofocus capabilities.

Thanks. I'm afraid I rarely shoot video, and haven't shot any with this lens. What are your concerns about video AF? I suppose it's possible that you would hear the AF motor, if you're using the built-in mic, and it's otherwise very quiet. I have to say I have never noticed the focus sound, but I'm usually using the lens in circumstances where at least one person is talking. I'm sure I'd hear it, if I were in a totally quiet room.

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