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pascal · 03-11-2012, 03:39 PM

Hello Everyone,
What are you experiencing with your AF speeds with your new k-01? I am curious as to how all of the primes are focusing. For me the new 40mm xs and the 15mm ltd work well while the 35mm macro ltd is pretty bad. What are your experiences using the FA's and DA's? Please post your experiences.

krebsy75 · 03-11-2012, 03:49 PM

At first glance our DA 55mm seemed to work well. We haven't tested this lens extensively, though.

Docrwm · 03-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by pascal

Hello Everyone,
What are you experiencing with your AF speeds with your new k-01? I am curious as to how all of the primes are focusing. For me the new 40mm xs and the 15mm ltd work well while the 35mm macro ltd is pretty bad. What are your experiences using the FA's and DA's? Please post your experiences.

Is there any difference with the 35 in normal vs macro?

sargasa · 03-11-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by krebsy97

At first glance our DA 55mm seemed to work well. We haven't tested this lens extensively, though.

Is there any difference in focusing speed with DA 55 ?

krebsy75 · 03-11-2012, 04:12 PM

We haven't tested the 55 enough to draw a conclusion. It's not a zippy lens, regardless.

WWWench · 03-11-2012, 04:30 PM

The DA 35mm F2.4 AL appears to get to focus quickly .. of course I only notice when a lens is sluggish.

I am carrying it around to just get comfy with the K-01 and my pet glass, as I did with my K5 and Kr. Today it's bright sun and 80f here.

rfortson · 03-11-2012, 04:46 PM

I've used the DA15, DA21, DA40 (both flavors) and DA70. Of those, only the DA70 has hunted at all, and that was in a dark room in the house at night.

I'd still consider the above my "first impression" as I've only had it a couple of days, and it's been raining the entire time.

**Jacquot** · 03-11-2012, 05:37 PM

31 ltd is OK, but not as fast as the film bodies, goes out and back in... I really like it,but very limited use so far. Great size and the screen is very usable.

WWWench · 03-11-2012, 05:57 PM

Not to imply anything but ---- do note that default is Face mode focusing.

So eager to read the Adam's review to get clues and benchmarks to compare.

rfortson · 03-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by WWWench

Not to imply anything but ---- do note that default is Face mode focusing.

So eager to read the Adam's review to get clues and benchmarks to compare.

Well, above all, I consider this a "point and shoot" camera, so face mode makes sense. Of course, I set my to selectable focus point like on my K5. But I'd love for the face mode to be the default in Green Mode so when I hand it to a friend to snap a shot, they won't have to worry about anything. I have my Pen set up like that, and it will even still capture raw+jpeg in their iAuto mode. Very handy!

EDIT --- Just checked, and yes, in Green Auto mode, face detect AF is the default, and it still shoots raw+jpeg. That's exactly how it should work in my opinion. perfect!

03-11-2012, 03:39 PM	#1
pascal Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 73	K-01 Prime Speeds Hello Everyone, What are you experiencing with your AF speeds with your new k-01? I am curious as to how all of the primes are focusing. For me the new 40mm xs and the 15mm ltd work well while the 35mm macro ltd is pretty bad. What are your experiences using the FA's and DA's? Please post your experiences.

03-11-2012, 05:57 PM	#9
WWWench Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 65	Not to imply anything but ---- do note that default is Face mode focusing. So eager to read the Adam's review to get clues and benchmarks to compare. Last edited by WWWench; 03-11-2012 at 06:01 PM. Reason: typo

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03-11-2012, 03:49 PM	#2
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	At first glance our DA 55mm seemed to work well. We haven't tested this lens extensively, though.

03-11-2012, 03:55 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by pascal Hello Everyone, What are you experiencing with your AF speeds with your new k-01? I am curious as to how all of the primes are focusing. For me the new 40mm xs and the 15mm ltd work well while the 35mm macro ltd is pretty bad. What are your experiences using the FA's and DA's? Please post your experiences. Is there any difference with the 35 in normal vs macro?

03-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
sargasa New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Originally posted by krebsy97 At first glance our DA 55mm seemed to work well. We haven't tested this lens extensively, though. Is there any difference in focusing speed with DA 55 ?

03-11-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	We haven't tested the 55 enough to draw a conclusion. It's not a zippy lens, regardless.

03-11-2012, 04:30 PM	#6
WWWench Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 65	The DA 35mm F2.4 AL appears to get to focus quickly .. of course I only notice when a lens is sluggish. I am carrying it around to just get comfy with the K-01 and my pet glass, as I did with my K5 and Kr. Today it's bright sun and 80f here.

03-11-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	I've used the DA15, DA21, DA40 (both flavors) and DA70. Of those, only the DA70 has hunted at all, and that was in a dark room in the house at night. I'd still consider the above my "first impression" as I've only had it a couple of days, and it's been raining the entire time.

03-11-2012, 05:37 PM	#8
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	31 ltd is OK, but not as fast as the film bodies, goes out and back in... I really like it,but very limited use so far. Great size and the screen is very usable.

03-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#10
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by WWWench Not to imply anything but ---- do note that default is Face mode focusing. So eager to read the Adam's review to get clues and benchmarks to compare. Well, above all, I consider this a "point and shoot" camera, so face mode makes sense. Of course, I set my to selectable focus point like on my K5. But I'd love for the face mode to be the default in Green Mode so when I hand it to a friend to snap a shot, they won't have to worry about anything. I have my Pen set up like that, and it will even still capture raw+jpeg in their iAuto mode. Very handy! EDIT --- Just checked, and yes, in Green Auto mode, face detect AF is the default, and it still shoots raw+jpeg. That's exactly how it should work in my opinion. perfect!

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