EVF Focus Accuracy Superior with Noctilux at f1.0

[eleskin]

I own a Leica M8 and an Nex 5n. I purchased the Nex for better high ISO and a different way to focus my Noctilux. What I have noticed is that at f1.0 and with focus peaking, I am getting many more in focus keepers with the EVF method with the Noctilux at f1.0, especially with moving subjects. I have been using rangefinders for years (since 1987) and I remember rangefinders were favored for focus accuracy with wide angle lenses. This is true especially with lenses greater than 35mm and wider f stops. The unfortunate thing right now is APS C is the largest sensor at the moment. What I would like to see is a Fuji X1 pro body full frame with the NEX 7 EVF and focus peaking. That would do it for me.

[BMacW]

I own a Leica M8 and an Nex 5n. I purchased the Nex for better high ISO and a different way to focus my Noctilux. What I have noticed is that at f1.0 and with focus peaking, I am getting many more in focus keepers with the EVF method with the Noctilux at f1.0, especially with moving subjects. I have been using rangefinders for years (since 1987) and I remember rangefinders were favored for focus accuracy with wide angle lenses. This is true especially with lenses greater than 35mm and wider f stops. The unfortunate thing right now is APS C is the largest sensor at the moment. What I would like to see is a Fuji X1 pro body full frame with the NEX 7 EVF and focus peaking. That would do it for me.

Not sure how much of it is related to the more DOF from the smaller sensor.

[MaxElmar]

Not sure how much of it is related to the more DOF from the smaller sensor.

If one is looking at pixels (or film with a loupe) to determine the point of focus vs the intended point of focus, it's not really related at all, is it?

[thegman]

Focus peaking is probably going to be perfect, a range finder likely not. Back focus issues etc. won't affect an EVF, but it does affect a range finder. Focus peaking cannot fall out alignment, a range finder can.

Focus peaking, by design will be more accurate, however I guess most of us would prefer the user experience of a range finder.

[Roger Hicks]

No doubt true. The only question is what it is worth to you to shoot with an RF camera.

Cheers,

R.

[thirtyfivefifty]

Title should be: Focusing Noctilux at f1.0 more accurate with EVF. Just saying.