Brian Luce |
February 24th, 2011 02:44 PM |
Re: 45-200m ?
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Originally Posted by Jeff Harper
(Post 1621630)
Brian, so focus by wire means when I am in autofocus, and have subject in focus, I can then switch to manual focus mode, and focus is left at where it was left at in auto. I don't have to start manually adjusting the focus ...unless I want to...is that right? The opposite is true with the 14-140mm and I hate that.
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Jeff, I'm not sure if that is the precise definition of Focus By Wire, either way, yes, if you lock in AF and then switch to manual focus, it will stay sharp.
Also, once you're rolling in MF, the focus assist won't work, although simple mechanical focus continues though no stop on these fly by wire jobs.
Last, the AF on this modestly price lens is much quieter and faster than my 4/3rds Oly 14-55mm, which costs a lot more money. The Panny also has OIS -- the Oly doesn't, though the Oly is much faster and sharper and better optically.
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