Re: Auto-focus on digital SLRs.

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Steven Green wrote:
> How do the hi/low end cameras differ for canon?
> Is it better/worse with other brands?

I can't say much for Canon cameras being a Nikonian, but there is
definitely a difference in autofocus speed and precision depending on the
lens/camera.

For example, my D50 (yeah, baby Nikon I know) is dead in the water when I
had the op****tunity to try out a D200. The D200 focuses with far more
areas and works far better in low light.

Also, my Tamron 70-300mm lens uses the camera's drive system for focus,
it takes roughly 2 seconds to get from one end of the screw to the other.
My Nikkor lens does that in less than half of a second with its internal
motor.

I've entirely missed the film era--I've used digital all my life, getting
my first dSLR just over 2 years ago. Strangely enough, I still prefer my
dad's 50mm Micro Nikkor when I have the op****tunity to do some macro
shots.

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