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?
I don't have any numbers, but to me the difference is significant.
Hows the overall behavior of the autofocus between these 2 bodies.
The M6II focuses faster, but for the sticking-with-the-subject-part of AF the R is better. The R will still leave you wanting the R6 though.
Is it a worthy upgrade in peformance? (autofocus).
For speed: no. The R focuses slower. For sticky tracking the R is better, but worth it is something else.
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.
Well, I wouldn't recommend the RF 85mm f/2.0 IS stm + R for events work. The body could AF a bit better, but with this lens combined I think the M6II + 56mm f/1.4 using the right technique (single point AF doing the tracking yourself with the touch screen) will give better results for AF.
(literally the cost of a r6 BODY ONLY😂)
If you want best AF the R6 would still leave you with the problem which affordable fast and accurate focusing prime you should get. If you're going with a different mount anyway the Sony FE platform might give you better options, especially when budget is a factor. A used A7III + Samyang FE 85mm f/1.4 or Sony 85mm f/1.8 might be the better option. The RF 85mm f/2.0 IS stm is a very nice lens with some strong points, but it's AF is not suitable for event work. I'd even prefer the M6II + 56mm f/1.4 over the R + RF 85mm f/2.0 IS stm for AF performance..
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45 is more than enough, but 500.000 isn't