AF speed isn't simply how fast the lens can be driven from its close limit to infinity. You can drive the lens with a 5hp motor and still not be able to get something in focus any faster. It's a rather complicated closed loop feed back system with lots of variable that effect performance (how fast it can get a subject in focus). People who judge the AF speed of a camera by seeing how fast it can run the lens from stop to stop, probably also buy a car based on the flavor of the steering wheel.
BR From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can't pick up an EOS 3 with a lens focused to 1.5 feet, aim it at something 300 feet away, press the shutter button, and expect it to ....
