Originally posted by Alex00 I think you should watch the video again. I'm focusing from tree leaves to the sky. This is not far enough for you??. Min to infinity took a split second on a very cloudy day with white sky. That's impressive.
It's only impressive if you're comparing to a compact point-and-shoot camera. Not if you're comparing to the K-7's competition from Nikon and Canon.
But don't feel bad, it's not the lens' fault. Pentax's auto focus technology is woefully behind the times.
Of course the biggest joke of all is the AF.C mode focusing speed. I remember many years ago (2001?) when I was considering an SLR camera and I tried out a mid-range Nikon 35mm in the store. The first thing the sales rep did was put the camera in continuous focusing mode and had me try it out. I couldn't believe how fast this thing focused from point to point! The focus followed every movement I made flawlessly. There was no hunting, no hesitating, no delay.
When I compare that experience to my K-7 in AF.C mode, it makes me want to avoid AF.C at all costs. And this is comparing it to an 8-year old film camera!