Malcolm Stewart wrote:
> I too have noticed that my (old) EF 85 f1.8 seems relatively 
> sluggish in
> comparison with my EF 100 f2.8 USM (over comparable ranges).  
> Others have found
> just the opposite.  I wonder if USM motors gradually gather 
> (very) fine dust as
> they age, and whether this has a long term effect on AF speed?
> 
> Some years ago, I met a golfing photo pro who had found his 
> USM lenses had got
> gummed up by fine sand when he was shooting a tournament in 
> the Gulf States.
> Since then Canon have improved the sealing on their premium 
> bodies and lenses.
> Just a thought...
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How old is your 85mm F1.8? Mine seem to have execptionally fast AF.
Perhaps you need a CLA on yours if that is the case.  It should not be
sluggish at all.

Peter K

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