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    1dx focus speed

    Would a 1dx mk 1 focus quicker than my 7d mk ii when using 300mm 2.8 is + 2xiii extenders and just faster in general without extenders , thanks

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    Re: 1dx focus speed

    The real difference would be in low light/high iso where the 1dx would shine.... Also the 1dx has 5 dual cross type af points and the 7dmk2 has 1, so that may be a factor.... Also, it also has 20 off centre cross type points to the 7ds, 1 which I gather is important to bif togs? ...As good as the 7dmk2 is, and I owned one for 2 years and loved it, the 1dx is just a better camera all round... But factor in the price difference and what would you notice in a real life situation... The 7dmk2 is a bargain and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

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      #3
      Re: 1dx focus speed

      I've used a 1DX mk1 and 7D II on a 300mm f/2.8 L IS II lens with a 1.4 III converter (I'm not a big fan of 2x converters) and have not noticed any discernible difference in focusing speed. I've never used either without a converter so can't comment.

      Brian
      http://www.cbnatureimages.co.uk

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/101212171@N02/

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        #4
        Re: 1dx focus speed

        im trying to work out if my 300mm with 2x extender would be better paired with a 1dx or 1 get a 500mm f4 is and use my 7d mk ii with it ?

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          #5
          Re: 1dx focus speed

          I used a 7D2 for several years, a lot of the time with a 300mm F2.8 and a 1.4Ext Mk 2 then Mk3, I didn't notice any particular slowing down of focus speed, then I was tempted by a 2.0 Ext Mk2 and the slowing was very noticeable.

          I then persuaded SWMBO to let me get a 1DXii, as expected the 300mm with 1.4 was excellent, but the real noticeable change was when I added the 2x Ext, it was much faster than the 7D2

          Hope that helps

          Paul

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            #6
            Re: 1dx focus speed

            Hi paul just looked at your photos on flickr , very nice , but you have the mk ii lens where i have the mk i not sure how much better optically they are but im guessing the ii will be better . thanks

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              #7
              Re: 1dx focus speed

              If its a choice between a body and glass I would choose glass every time , the 500mm f4 is a fantastic lens and works very well with the 7D2 but having said that I have both bodies and never pick the 7D2 out of the bag as the 1DX is in a different league in every way. either combination will produce great results
              Steve ( LSINWP )
              1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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