On Thu, 4 Jan 2007, Markus Maurer wrote:
> Why do some lenses go over infinity focus? What is that good for?
> greetings
> Markus
>
For AF lenses, it allows for overshoot in the AF control
algorithm. That will make for a faster and more accurate AF lock than if
the lens hits a hard stop at infinity focus.
-Cory
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* Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA *
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