How fast and accurate is the auto focus?
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I haven't experienced any problem with it under normal outdoor lighting. I tend to use manual focus and "live view" on my camera for ensuring precision focusing for landscape images.
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In broad daylight, not too bad....in low light - pretty terrible. That said, I don't hardly use autofocus, and overall this lens is a good buy. I don't regret it.
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For me, the lack of accurate focus was why I returned this lens. For many of my shots - nothing was in focus over the whole photo. It may work fine for some, but every iteration of this lens that I tried did not work for me. I recommend looking at the Tamron 10-24 f3.5 (further zoom, better aperture). I've been using it for 1.5 yrs & it stays on my camera as the default lens!
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autofocus works fine except when you are really zoomed in all the way ... sometimes it struggles with fast moving objects.
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As was said by another person the autofocus is handled by the camera body AF motor. This makes it a little slower than other lenses that have the AF motor built in such as SSM lenses. That being said, it focuses plenty quick for my use and focuses accurately. I've used it with the Sony A100 and with the Sony A580.
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Hi Mr.Kloud, one of the key feature of this Sony A6000 is that it has the fastest autofocus among all cameras (0.06 seconds), and can capture images under continuous shooting (11 frames per sec) with AF tracking (179 pts phase detection). As for low light shooting, this camera has an ISO that ranges from from 100 to 16000 ISO. -Ely
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I believe the techs say the auto focus is 7 frames per second. I'm not a pro, very amateur. I do set up the focus ahead of time by aiming at the subject and holding the button halfway down for like half a second to give the camera a chance to focus and then I push all the way down to get the shot. Also, if you turn off the welcome screen, the start up time is much faster. I would go to a local store and try out the camera in person and see how you like it before you buy. There are Nikon cameras that are faster, but more expensive and for pros.Usually when I get a bad shot, it is because I had the wrong setting or something, not the camera. I believe the techs say the auto focus is 7 frames per second. I'm not a pro, very amateur. I do set up the focus ahead of time by aiming at the subject and holding the button halfway down for like half a second to give the camera a chance to focus and then I push all the way down to get the shot. Also, if you turn off the welcome screen, the start up time is much faster. I would go to a local store and try out the camera in person and see how you like it before you buy. There are Nikon cameras that are faster, but more expensive and for pros.Usually when I get a bad shot, it is... » Read More I believe the techs say the auto focus is 7 frames per second. I'm not a pro, very amateur. I do set up the focus ahead of time by aiming at the subject and holding the button halfway down for like half a second to give the camera a chance to focus and then I push all the way down to get the shot. Also, if you turn off the welcome screen, the start up time is much faster. I would go to a local store and try out the camera in person and see how you like it before you buy. There are Nikon cameras that are faster, but more expensive and for pros.Usually when I get a bad shot, it is because I had the wrong setting or something, not the camera. « Show Less
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I believe the techs say the auto focus is 7 frames per second. I'm not a pro, very amateur. I do set up the focus ahead of time by aiming at the subject and holding the button halfway down for like half a second to give the camera a chance to focus and then I push all the way down to get the shot. Also, if you turn off the welcome screen, the start up time is much faster. I would go to a local store and try out the camera in person and see how you like it before you buy. There are Nikon cameras that are faster, but more expensive and for pros. Usually when I get a bad shot, it is because I had the wrong setting or something, not the camera.
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I have used this for a couple months, and its all auto-focus-- zoom, movies, stills. I have not used a manual focus at all.
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I shoot w/Lumix so don't take this as gospel...but I beleve it is. It shoudl auto focus and stabilize fine..
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The autofocus works very fast, accurate and it is easy to quickly select the focus point. To get the best results you should select the smallest focus point and change the release lag time to short. The auto-focus tracking is not as good as DSLR. I am not sure how it compares to comparably priced mirrorless like the sony a6000. It does 3.5 fps with continuous autofocus and 8 fps without continuous autofocus, its not bad, but not as fast as the EM-1 or A6000. The 75 - 300 is not fast on the long end f6.7mm. I think you will be fine, but the EM-1 or A6000 is probably a better choice for a Safari. The autofocus works very fast, accurate and it is easy to quickly select the focus point. To get the best results you should select the smallest focus point and change the release lag time to short. The auto-focus tracking is not as good as DSLR. I am not sure how it compares to comparably priced mirrorless like the sony a6000. It does 3.5 fps with continuous autofocus and 8 fps without continuous autofocus, its not bad, but not as fast as the EM-1 or A6000. The 75 - 300 is not fast on the long end f6.7mm. I think you will be fine, but the EM-1 or A6000 is probably a better choice for a... » Read More The autofocus works very fast, accurate and it is easy to quickly select the focus point. To get the best results you should select the smallest focus point and change the release lag time to short. The auto-focus tracking is not as good as DSLR. I am not sure how it compares to comparably priced mirrorless like the sony a6000. It does 3.5 fps with continuous autofocus and 8 fps without continuous autofocus, its not bad, but not as fast as the EM-1 or A6000. The 75 - 300 is not fast on the long end f6.7mm. I think you will be fine, but the EM-1 or A6000 is probably a better choice for a Safari. « Show Less
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Seems pretty fast to me, maybe a little slower as the scene gets darker, but it takes great pictures in very low light with autofocus.Has infrared light to focus with. Hardly ever use flash in a room with ordinary lighting.
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I bought this camera for my son as a gift. I did tried a little before I gave it to him. I did not have issue with autofocusing. Of course, it depends on what you are shooting and what lens you have it on. I did remember my son was saying that with the 200 mm zoom lens, the focus may be slower. I bought a Sony NEX7 latter myself. I do not have 200 zoom lens so I can not comment on that. If I need to zoom in for a shot, I use Nikon 70-200 lens on Nikon D700. Sony NEX camera is a great all around camera. I take that everywhere I go. Great image quality.
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Its pretty fast, not in burst setting its about a sec. I never use auto though because ever since watching the videos online its pretty easy making better pictures using the other settings.
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I would thank so. I use it on my 100-400mm and works great. Im not sure however of the autofocus?
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Hello Brian, in the years I have used this lens all the time and I can report to you that I have never had any problems with this excellent lens. It is sharp and the contrast and color are beautiful. Focusing has always been crystal clear. Also focus speed would be a function of the camera body which has the drive engine for autofocusing. Hope this helps, Paul
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I am not sure. Auto focus works good,but manual focus grinds like sand in focus area. Still my favorite lens. Normally use auto focus unless can't get the shot I want
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In regards to auto-focus, it's very slow and very loud, but very, very accurate.
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I do not use auto focusing. Detects motion and fires. No problem so far. Good results. OK for price.