CL + 90-280 SL AF in low light

[mgrayson3]

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Apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere.

 

I use a TL2 + 11-23 for WA walk around, and am very happy with the combo. And in good light, the TL2 + 90-280 SL zoom is a wonderful combination for its long reach. But in low light, I can't achieve focus with them. The SL with 90-280 can AF on the moon instantly. With the TL2, I couldn't get a sharp result by AF or MF.

 

Has anyone had experience with the CL and 90-280 AF in low light? I'm happy enough with the TL2, but if the CL is at SL levels of AF, I might switch.

 

Thank you,

 

Matt 

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[eugenepresley]

Anyone??

 

[michali]

On 1/6/2021 at 3:00 PM, eugenepresley said:

Anyone??

 

I often use the 90-280mm on the CL -which I use as back up for my SL2, same 3 button layout & menu interface- in low light I find AF works quite well, almost on par with the SL2.  I tried it on a full moon several nights ago & it locked onto focus with minimal hunting.

Here's an image taken early evening after sunset, sky was completely overcast, whatever light there was it was flat grey, no issues with AF.

CL & VE 90-280mm L @ 6 400 ISO @ f4 1/30s hand held.

Another 2 images are posted here with my comments:   CL & VE 90-280mm L Leopard early evening

 

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Edited January 7, 2021 by michali