Originally posted by c.a.m Well, I'm not in a position to account for or predict the replies from other members.
I simply think that additional details on AF performance would enhance this type of discussion -- and the credibility of the commentators who make claims or implications. Those members who have lots of experience with Pentax
and other brands should be in good positions to support their impressions with such detail. Otherwise, I would tend to discount their brief claims, suggestions, or implications. And I wouldn't expect anything as serious as an engineering thesis!
The post #18 by @Chris Mak; led me to infer that he thinks the D500 AF is superlative, and provides "fast, accurate tracking and near instantaneous focus lock" when using appropriate lenses. The post suggests to me that Pentax AF is inferior, in part because of weak lenses. This may be the case or not -- and I think Chris has a lot more experience than I do in this area -- but I have never seen any credible data published by anyone that supports such a suggestion.
- Craig
Wow your kidding right ?
I have to say, in 10 years coming to this site only one other comment almost made my want to wade into the delightful rabbit hole of all back and forth comments the internet has to offer. That comments by some member was to paraphrase
“ For every Canon Shooter, Pentax gains 2 users “ or something equally odd.
Your head scratcher, moved me to actually comment, a first.
I shoot several systems. Pentax included. And for anything requiring critical and fast paced AF, I shoot something else.
I have used Pentax forever. From 645 , 35mm to DSLR
I have a number of star lens.
amongst tons of other lens,
My fastest and most accurate happens to be my 18-135mm. A non pro kit lens. The lenses are all vastly different in speed. and due to 5 repairs on my failed slow 16-50 SDM, they are all different in accuracy.
Don’t take my word or any of the others members or hundreds of reviews for that matter. Data ? Published ?
I hope this new body /sensor / AF combo ups the AF game, with the current lens line up , but those AF motors are a real mixed bag.
What dare I ask would be adequate data ?