Auto Focus Speed K5ii

**Mallee Boy** · 08-10-2013, 09:28 PM

Can anyone tell me if the K5ii(s) Auto Focus speed is any noticeable improvement over the K5?

Apologies if this has been asked before.

JinDesu · 08-10-2013, 09:31 PM

Autofocus speed, according to Adam's tests, is pretty much the same (not blazing fast, but pretty fast). The accuracy is much improved, according to many users on this forum.

Adam · 08-10-2013, 09:49 PM

It's a bit better, but it's no huge jump in terms of speed. The main improvement is in extremely low light:

Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Autofocus - PentaxForums.com

SteveB · 08-11-2013, 08:00 AM

The K-5II beats the Nikon D7100 for AF tracking according to tests done in this German magazine.....AF Tracking test . Unbelievable? Possibly, but I do think a lot of people tend to believe that specifications always translate into real-world performance and that isn't necessarily so every time.

**Mallee Boy** · 08-11-2013, 01:53 PM

Thanks Steve,
I have tripped over that test in my homework travels...and it is enough for me to put the K5ii back on my list.
I'll let you know how it goes.

08-10-2013, 09:28 PM	#1
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Auto Focus Speed K5ii Can anyone tell me if the K5ii(s) Auto Focus speed is any noticeable improvement over the K5? Apologies if this has been asked before.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	It's a bit better, but it's no huge jump in terms of speed. The main improvement is in extremely low light: Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Autofocus - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-10-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Autofocus speed, according to Adam's tests, is pretty much the same (not blazing fast, but pretty fast). The accuracy is much improved, according to many users on this forum.

08-11-2013, 08:00 AM	#4
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	The K-5II beats the Nikon D7100 for AF tracking according to tests done in this German magazine.....AF Tracking test . Unbelievable? Possibly, but I do think a lot of people tend to believe that specifications always translate into real-world performance and that isn't necessarily so every time.

08-11-2013, 01:53 PM	#5
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Thanks Steve, I have tripped over that test in my homework travels...and it is enough for me to put the K5ii back on my list. I'll let you know how it goes.