Amazing AF
Posted 14/01/2022 - 09:47
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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
michaelblue wrote:
But the new 16-50mm I believe solves that by including several PLM motors to do the work rather than relying on just one.richandfleur wrote:
Having picked up the PLM, it's very clear that is the future of AF.
I do wonder if the old mechanical linkage has been the source of AF delays/bouncing to land on the accurate result. If you are fully after the fastest possible AF then we'll need to wait until Pentax releases other lenses with that technology.
Pentax did say that the new PLM motors can not work (at least not yet) with the longer heavier lenses.Having picked up the PLM, it's very clear that is the future of AF.
I do wonder if the old mechanical linkage has been the source of AF delays/bouncing to land on the accurate result. If you are fully after the fastest possible AF then we'll need to wait until Pentax releases other lenses with that technology.
Wow! that's interesting, so there's hope yet then
Regards,
Michael
Michael
Posted 14/01/2022 - 11:41
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I have had more success with the K3iii linked to the 150 - 450 than I did with the same lens on either a K3ii or the K1.
I'm not saying its easy, but with good technique my keeper / sharp rate is miles better, I've not tried anything smaller than a blackheaded gull or mallard as yet, but they've been small-ish in the frame and seen at short notice and both the kit and I have responded well.
hope to try Kingfishers March / April time in a local park where they've been seen regularly.
I'm not saying its easy, but with good technique my keeper / sharp rate is miles better, I've not tried anything smaller than a blackheaded gull or mallard as yet, but they've been small-ish in the frame and seen at short notice and both the kit and I have responded well.
hope to try Kingfishers March / April time in a local park where they've been seen regularly.
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
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Having picked up the PLM, it's very clear that is the future of AF.
I do wonder if the old mechanical linkage has been the source of AF delays/bouncing to land on the accurate result. If you are fully after the fastest possible AF then we'll need to wait until Pentax releases other lenses with that technology.
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses