Autofocus lens models and brands compared on the Komodo

[Siddhu S.]

In anticipation of getting my hands on a Komodo, I'm curious about autofocus optimization vis a vis different brands of lenses.

As I've never really used autofocus in video (we are using vintage Zeiss lenses and Leica Rs) I'm excited to have this option available on the Komodo for more guerrilla and/or run and gun situations.

Do the Canon EF lenses work better than the Sigmas or Tokinas? Are there any lenses that existing Komodo users are finding work better than others in terms of autofocus performance?

Inquiring minds would love to know! Hopefully this thread can become a repository of information on this subject.

 

[Siddhu S.]

Has anyone tested the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 vs the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II?

Would be curious to know your results or even how well the AF worked on the Komodo with these lenses.

 

[Siddhu S.]

Well I received my Komodo yesterday and tested it briefly with the 35mm Canon 1.4 II and it seems to work amazingly well. The continuous AF worked despite my testing it at the end of the day in quite low light.

 

[Todd Osborne]

Thanks for posting your first impressions despite no one chiming in. I am still waiting on my Komodo but have the Canon 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm as well as the Sigma 18-35mm.

 

[Daniel Kelly Brown]

I briefly tested the sigma 18-35mm on continuous AF and was happily surprised with how well it worked! I want to say it’s useable, but need more testing.

I still think the best thing RED could do to progress their cameras would be to hire someone from DJI on their active track team and get that tech incorporated into their cameras. Hopefully DJI comes out with sdi version of their new focus tech, but still would much prefer it just baked into camera.

Red should also focus on getting Komodo fully integrated with the ronin rs2 imo.