It states that it is full time manual focus so does that mean there is no auto focus?
1506918
It has both and one really great lens I would recommend it too anyone!!! Also great macro use if you want to use it for that!!!
1506919
There is autofocus. Many EF lenses are equipped with a ring-type USM which allows full-time manual focus in AF mode. This means you can manually fine-tune focusing as soon as auto focus is complete, without having to switch to manual focusing mode.
1506920
No what full time manual focus means is you can correct the focus as the focus ring stays connected and you can override auto focus at any time after it has locked focus, however as I have never had any pictures not pin sharp from this lens relying on auto-focus I never have to use the manual focus ring, the lens snaps in to focus first touch of the shutter every time, just wish my other lenses were as good as this one at getting it right when you need it, best 300 on the market IMO, much prefer this to the 2.8 version.
1506921
FTM means that you can focus manually with active autofocus without worrying about destroying the AF drive (like cheap micromotor AF drives). Additionally you can switch the lens to completely manual drive to ensure that the AF drive of your camera does interfere your manual work.
1506922
no, It has auto focus with manual override. It also has regular manual focus IS Usm, I am getting great Pictures with this lens
1506923
It does have auto focus. Full time manual focus means that you have the ability to manually focus even when the lens is set to "AF". You can also override the AF with manual focusing even with the AF activated.
1506924
One can set it to auto or manual focus on the lens and it's easy to go from one to the other. Also there are settings for stabilization settings and 1.5 meters to infinity, or 3 meters to infinity, handy if there's a fence in the way. I love this lens.
318650
Yes it is. I use it in manual setting with my 70-300mm lens. It does not work well with auto focus when the lens is opened fully to 300mm.
1084686
It is preset to infinity. I have tested them with a distance of as close as three feet and it saw the images clearly. I've had my cameras up for about a year now, so I don't remember if it was clear at the infinity setting or if it had an auto-focus. There is no manual focus, but unless you are looking to video something VERY close, there is no need for a manual focus.
1394505
Yes this lens has auto-focus. I have used it on one outing to the Miracle Garden in Dubai and it was awesome. I have been trying to get a good solution to macro photography. I have tried extension tubes, close-up filters and decided to spend the money and try a macro lens. I am glad that I did. This lens in my opinion was well worth the money.
57273
It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens.Michael
943468
There is no full auto mode. You may be better off with an excellent DX camera like the D5300.
1799490
This lens is only manual focus. No Auto anything - think of it as a lens on the end of a slinky.
1855393
It will not autofocus. If you purchase this lens you will have to manually focus all of your shots
1653571
yes. there is a manual focus option. I played with a couple times but don't love it (but I'm used to a DSLR and manual focus)
2246941
I'm not sure about the auto focus, but I can say that the focus is very soft. I returned the one I ordered because of that.
1726109
Shawn, Yes this is an auto-focus lens. The focus-by-wire manual option isn't nearly as useful as its inherent auto-focus abilities. If you have this lens on a camera on a tripod, remember to turn off all the anti-shake features.
1764810
Yes. NOTE: unlike most lenses I've used/seen it has no auto/manual focus switch on the lens-so if you want to use it in manual you have to use the switch on the body.
968477
It's an autofocus lens. There is an outer ring that pushed in one direction will be manual focus only. Either pull the ring closer or push farther away and you should get autofocus.
1094439
Yes but it will not auto-focus, so you will have to focus your lens manually.
219289
Yes, you won't have any autofocus or powered f-stop, this is for manual lenses only.
2225969
not sure what the question is . Yes it has a auto and manual focus switch. If on auto on my A77 I can't override the focus for final adjustment of focus while still on auto focus. The camera will bring the focus back to what it wants unless I press the override button on the camera, or switch the lens to manual. Hope this helps
1376226
It requires an electronic connection to the camera to focus, yes. The manual focus is focus by wire, and not a physical focusing mechanism unfortunately.