Canon 5D Mark II Autofocus Speed

[Gary S]

Has anyone or knows someone who noticed slow or inaccurate AF using the 5D Mark II. I'm curious because it seems to be somewhat of an issue here in Hawaii. I don't notice any AF issues with my 5D Mark II.

[flake]

I think it can depend on the lens you have on it. Use the kit 24 - 105mm f/4 and it's not as sure footed as the 24-70 f/2.8 or fast primes. Light levels affect the autofocus system, good light is no problem, but as it falls you'll notice it with slower lenses.

[ether]

I find it hunts around quite a bit and most of my lenses are F2.8 so much so I usually end up turning AF off but that may be because I prefer it

[brachytron]

I understand that the Mark II AF is the same as the mark I AF, i.e. a few years old. A friend who has a Mark I says it is sluggish. I think this camera is not really designed with speed of AF in mind.