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Comparison of primes on M6II and R, and general comparison of M6II with R

Started Jan 3, 2021 | Discussions thread
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Re: Comparison of primes on M6II and R, and general comparison of M6II with R

HawkLee wrote:

Hi guys, i know this is like a 1 year old thread, but i need to know your experience specifically with the overall focusing system for m6mkii vs the R (upgrade apsc to fullframe). Just how much better or how far can the eye tracking locks and sticks? Hows the overall behavior of the autofocus between these 2 bodies. Is it a worthy upgrade in peformance? (autofocus). I dont mind the 14fps vs 5fps, im used to shooting the 3fps speed for literally everything so having 5fps is considered an upgrade. (14fps is awesome but a nuisance for my style of shooting.)

Currently rocking the m6mkii exclusively with the 22mm and 56mm. I've done mostly weddings and small cooperate events (indoor and outdoor), but there are times where i have to shoot small indoor sports events, studio works, stage works, basically anything if i was called and paid for.

I know the RP laggs behind the M6mkii so upgrading to that is not gonna be a good idea... the R6/R5 is a dream but is just to much to justify as im not a full time photographer. But as a hardcore hobbyist and side hustle,(doing what i love) it does contributes to 30-40% of my annual income. So the only logical upgrade for me is the R + 35 1.8 and 85 f2.0. (literally the cost of a r6 BODY ONLY😂)

AF is not the driving issue - both I'd rate as ok

for paid work, you need two bodies

for paid work, you should have dual slots

the R6 was designed for paid work indoors but is expensive

on the m6II -- I'd also get m32 f1.4 and DXO PL5 with deep prime for class leading Noise Redux

you could make that work along with an R7 and a 70-200 F2.8 and DXO PL5

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