On Sun, Jan 22, 2006 at 01:52:38AM +0100, Patrice LACOUTURE wrote: > 2006/1/22, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > (hmm... only from the central > > sensor? I've tested with my FA 50mm f/1.7 and an extension tube - it's > > more or less the same as with a K/M lens. Will A lenses work with > > other AF points?) > > With the SMC A 50 f/1.7, my *ist DS w/ firmware 2.00 only uses central > AF point, too. The AF point selection modes control in the Capture > menu is disabled (geyed), and I can't select any other from the pad. > > Although I can't figure out any reason why it is so, the *ist limits > itself to central AF point with non-AF lenses...
That's correct. I've reported this before. It's not just on the *ist bodies, either - it seems to be true on any AF camera (with more than one AF point, obviously). In fact you're restricted to central-point AF even when using the AF 1.7x adapter, which I find more than a little annoying.
