Does the follow focus gear make it awkward to focus by hand for pictures?
273111
I only used it for macro photography in terms of stills. But for me it was not awkward. I Don't own a follow focus system, so I'm constantly turning the focus ring by hand. I like the control, though I would suggest always using the magnification function in your camera to focus perfectly.
273112
No. There is no difference between manually focusing this lens and a lens without a gear.
769017
Yes, it's very noticeable one you open your photo up on a computer. I also noticed with my camera that it's also difficult for it to auto adjust and focus in on something. If you want sharp clean images I wouldn't recommend this, but if you don't mind and would like the fish eye feel then go for it.
845656
I wonder if you are using the camera correctly. If you set the camera to continuously focus, and then try to do focus-and-recompose, you will get out-of-focus photos most of the time. The Tamron all-in-one lens, like any all-in-one lens, is not the best lens in the world. But it isn't horribly bad, either. And it normally will not do a lot of focus hunting in decent light. If you are new to SLRs, you might begin by making sure that you aren't the problem. FWIW
887128
Yes. Not something I would use though.Depends on how fast your finger pushes the shutter and if you are focussed on subject already. Pre-focused or manual focus the shutter opens as soon as your finger pushes the button down.
2158239
yes but not too bad, i returned it due to the fact that the speed of the zoom and focus is not gradually controlled therefore your almost better of by adjusting by hand, pretty bad for me
1868331
Exactly, I have the same experience. Once the lens focusing is a bit stiffer then the follow focus jumps up and down.The only solution is to replace this follow focus with the one without the quick release, as I did and I am quite satisfied now:Fotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR CameraFotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR Camera
2012319
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later.It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control.Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
1364479
I have not noticed any problems with auto-focus. I've shot video of a baseball game and didn't have any problem seeking proper focus. I've not had any problems where people were the center of interest. The only time I've noticed any auto-focus seeking was on a scenic shot on high zoom with low contrast in the scene. This camera does very well when people are the center of interest.
1436640
No. You have to use the manual focus. I do not think this is an issue because the NEX has focus peaking where it highlights the areas that are in focus.
1321063
AutoFocus was fine. Some circumstances, e.g., bird watching, require manual focus.
726802
No. You have to be pretty close for it to focus. It is great for taking pictures of flowers and jewelry.
147134
Me too, I work either in Manual or with Aperture preselects on, the latter being the most convenient.I find the focusing the most challenging.
1226471
I have to admit, it does not focus as well as I had hoped. But it may have been my fault by not pressing the button correctly. If I had it to all over again, I would probably go with the canon t3i .
990600
yes I would say it is, the stiff focus is the one downside. I have to use one hand to hold and the other to focus.
1063893
Yes you can also use a manual focus. it isn't something that I would use but it is there
869839
Yes you should. You can use autofocus as you learn in the inns and outs, I Would suggest the idiots guide to this camera in addition, and with a little curiosity, reading and patience, you will see your photographic voice grow at a rapid pace.
779774
i was confused the first time i used it. you focus with the lens attached. but i still had to get in really close to the subject in order for the camera to autofocus properly