Does this lens extend in length when focusing, or is it entirely internal-focusing? Thanks for your expertise!
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It is a fixed focal length lens and the focusing is entirely internal. It's a great lens. Love it.
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Not at all, it's all internal. And there's no zoom it's a 55mm Lens. We also purchased the other FE lens which we actually waited for and it was disappointing. This Lens is very well rounded. There's no cornering issues and the focusing is impecable. I'll wait for April when the next zoom Fe lenses come out. Sony should listen to his core audience like us... The A7r is a wonderful camera... If you have one ill recommend this lens blindfolded.
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Internal Focusing! I love it. I hate lenses that don't, it's weird I know, but I still only buy internal focusing lenses.. This is is absolutely amazing, best lens I've ever owned or used! At first I thought the price would be too high, and while it is expensive, once I used it I consider this lens a great deal! It blows me away.
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This is the most easiest lens I have ever used....because you will almost never have to adjust focus, just keep it around 4-5.6....every thing will be in focus. Its quite sharp.
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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.
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First extend it to full length, then adjust the focus. And you can only use it for distant objects. I don't have it now but I remember it do require some trial and error.
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It does work very well for close focusing, but not to infinity. Your FD lens is not automatic focus so its manual focus only
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Yes but only in fully manual focus and aperture. That being said, it's a stunning lens.
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This lens does not zoom in, it is a fixed focal length. You can get pretty close to your subject with this lens but it's not adjustable.
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No. This lens is a fixed focal length and you can only adjust the aperture and focus.
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Yes, it's a full-frame manual focus lens. It's quite sharp, even at full aperture. I use it on my A7.
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The front tube extends. It does not have internal zoom or focusing. However, the front tube does not rotate, making it possible to use polarizing and gradient filters.
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About six inches. Probably a little less. One of the huge benefits of this wonderful little lens!
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This is a full frame lens. I've used it on my 7D, my Scarlet on 4K and 5K and on the Epic. It's a fantastic lens! You won't regret buying it.
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I've totally forgotten since I sold mine with my long lens. Sorry. I can say that it worked well with both my 300mm 500mm.
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This lens has a wider view so you see more. It's a little heaver and bulkier than the 85mm, but you can stand much closer to an object that you want to have in focus (12 inches) as opposed to the 85mm (about 3-4 feet).
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Daniel, It's been a while since your post, so you may not need to this info anymore, but I'll pass it on anyway. I would suggest reading the link below for all kinds of info relating to Extenders and Extension Tubes. The answer to your question, which is also on the following link, states: "Most extenders are designed to retain the focusing range of the original lens". http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/closeup2.htm
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The focus ring is the small one close to the mount. The large ring controls the Zoom and yes it does extend out.
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Yes. It does not have a focus limiter therefore it has to rack all the way through the class focus range even when you are shooting portraits so it tends to feel a bit slower to focus than some other lenses. That aside, it is a fantastically sharp lens across the entire frame.