Re: Comparison of primes on M6II and R, and general comparison of M6II with R
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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😂)
My experience is a little different from thunderstorm's. I don't experience the R as focusing slower than my M6II (it might depend on lenses, of course). The R does pick up an eye from further away, which is the biggest difference I see. It also has more customization options for the AF. For stage work, the R is more than adequate, excellent in fact. For fast indoor sports, you would probably be happier with an R6, but the R would still give you plenty of keepers, if you're happy with 5fps. Another possibility is the R7, which has a superb AF system, and really good low light performance when used with something like DXO. The R6 will be a stop better, of course, but the price difference might allow you to get faster lenses with the R7. Without a money tree in your backyard, it's all about compromises. If you can get a chance to handle an R, I would do that to see whether it would suit you. Likewise with an R6 and even an R7. I find the the R with 35 F1.8 and 85 F2 to be very capable.
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