Wah looks like all primes are not in the parfocal list
any idea how do we tell which lens is parfocal, which is not?
You used to ask folks to google for the info they want. That applies to you now.
Anyway, a number of old lenses are parfocal:
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (?)
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (?)
Most newer zoom lenses are not parfocal because focusing after zooming is common practice now.
avsquare said:lol 600mm to beo XMM.. very very intimidating :bsmilie:
thanks haha.. I think the fishes are better equipped than me, so please don't take mine
Parfocal lenses are zoom lenses that you can focus on one spot, adjust the focal length and yet still stay almost perfectly in focus without refocusing. Therefore it doesn't affect prime lens because there isn't a zoom to begin with. Prime lenses are more affected by focal length shrinkage(not sure whats the technical term) at closer focus distance, and also focus shift.
Those that maintain focus throughout the zoom range are true zoom design, those that don't are vari-focus design, which modern zoom are generally. That's what I can recall during my film days in the 80's
Anthony Lee said:Absolutely correct, that's why I use manual focus zoom for movies. It's actually an irony that the 5D3 still uses manual focusing for movies. This could be the use of conflicting technology on a traditional DSLR system.
But we have to bear in mind that these functions are in a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera. The primary purpose is to shoot stills. If autofocusing video is your primary use, there are always dedicated video cams.
Those that maintain focus throughout the zoom range are true zoom design, those that don't are vari-focus design, which modern zoom are generally. That's what I can recall during my film days in the 80's
Any idea when 24-70mk2 will reach here ?
Video is manual focus only Once you zoom, need to manual refocus…it's a skill and i believe there are "professionals" hired just to focus when zooming for videos
depends on your lens. some lens retain the focus when u zoom out. btw this doesn't mean if your subject move out of the dof, the focus will follow the subject.
Thanks for the info. I've upgraded from a 40D and I must say that the difference is insanely better than what I hope for. Just learning more to harness the power of the 5dm3.
Even my wife who thinks that I'm crazy to buy a body at this price is saying that it's worth it.
At least your wife only says it's worth it..my wife wants me to buy her one and give up her 60D! She won't even touch my 5D3 because she won't touch her 60D after that haha
BTW anyone knows where to buy a good glass type screen protector for the 5D3? It's been a while and no where seem to sell..yet..i'm getting tired of cutting temp screen proctectors meant for mobile phone every week
If you know what parfocal means, you'll know you're asking the wrong question.
You used to ask folks to google for the info they want. That applies to you now.
Anyway, a number of old lenses are parfocal:
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (?)
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (?)
Most newer zoom lenses are not parfocal because focusing after zooming is common practice now.
Absolutely correct, that's why I use manual focus zoom for movies. It's actually an irony that the 5D3 still uses manual focusing for movies. This could be the use of conflicting technology on a traditional DSLR system.
avsquare said:Any bros with a 5D3 and one of the above listed lens can test to confirm?
I tested my 17-40L on 5D3. Indeed parfocal. Tested on video mode, I'm surprised that auto-focus works! I purposely started video with wrong focus, I pressed the AF-ON button and it will auto focus itself.