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Purpose of Closest Focusing Distance switch

 
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Nov 19, 2012 00:56 |  #1

There is a switch on my Canon EF lens that toggles the closest focusing distance between 1.5m and infinity, and 3m and infinity. Why would I want to use this feature?




  
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Nov 19, 2012 01:07 |  #2

If you opt for the 3m to infinity you get faster focussing on your target. But only use it if you will not be focussing on anything nearer to you than 3m!


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Faster focus. That is the entire ball of wax.


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