Apparently we'll have to wait for an 1.2 lens to feature a quad XD
The 85II is basically a budget GM lens similar to the 50/1.4GM.
@desecrate99@ amazing images. I wish owls in TN would allow to photograph them with a 85mm lens
An $1,800 budget GM? Doesn't seem likely as the price isn't a budget lens. The 35 f/1.4 GM also has only two motors and the 300 f/2.8 GM has only two motors. IMO, Sony does a good job of keeping the focussing group or groups small for GM lenses and whether they have 2 or 4 motors is about whether they have one or two focussing groups. The number of motors is not what is important, what is important is the size and power of the motor(s) relative to the focussing group(s).
Hence Tim's comment that the focussing group does not appear to be substantial is important. Two good XD motors for one relatively small focusing group should work pretty well as far as I can tell, but of course we will have to wait for actual experience with the lens in a number of situations to know if that reasoning holds up.
Sep 23, 2024 at 03:50 PM
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