Monday, 2 July 2018

How can I find infinity focus on a kit lens with no markers?


I have a kit lens which has no markers. What would be a recommended way to find infinity focus on this lens?


I plan to shoot objects at night -- not necessarily stars or the moon. So, adjusting the focus using the viewfinder may not be an option.



Answer




I'd go to the aperture you want, go to live view, zoom in, and manually focus on the moon. For all practical purposes, it should be infinite. Mark it on the lens.


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