Re: autofocus

I have a 50/1.4 and 35-70/2.8 that focus fast. The 35-70/2.8 is a
"push/pull" zoom so it is not as fast as the newer AF-S lenses but is
probably one of the sharpest zooms Nikon ever made. And bonus, great macro
function!

Nikon F5, F100 or even a N90s can be had for good deals now.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Oliver Bryk"
Subject: OT: autofocus


> I appreciate the many replies to my question. Allow me to respond.
> On a typical bright day, my basic exposure for ISO 100 is f/8 at 1/250 or
> f/4 at 1/1000 for a candid whose subject holds still.
> IMO pre-focusing on an chosen distance and depth of focus is OK for
> photographing an object whose trajectory is reasonably predictable.
Rugrats
> aka anklebiters exhibit Brownian motion.
> IMO using a wide angle lens will likely result in the object of interest
> occupying a small fraction of the frame, thus necessitating considerable
> enlargement with attendant degradation of the image.
> IMO too much depth of focus will cause distracting background to be too
> sharp to be ignored by the viewer.
> I am biased in favor of optical viewfinders and manual controls. I am not
> prepared to squint at an iPod screen in bright sunlight while manipulating
> an array of buttons that are smaller than those on my cellular telephone.
> I will visit a few local camera stores (we only have a few) to handle the
> suggested AF film cameras. How significant is AF speed for a prime 50mm or
a
> modest zoom (35-75 or so)?
> Thanks again, and keep those comments coming!
> Oliver



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