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EOS R Autofocus not as fast or accurate as I expected

lekanhaji — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:33:13 GMT

Struggling with the autofocus on my canon camera

I keep hearing how amazing the autofocus is on Canon cameras, but I feel like I’m not getting the results others rave about. I’m using the Canon EOS R, and while it does work, it’s not as fast or accurate as I expected, especially in lower light.

Has anyone else had issues with autofocus? Are there certain settings or tweaks I might be missing? Would love some tips on how to really get the best out of it!

Re: Struggling with the autofocus on my canon camera

deebatman316 — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:06 GMT

What you have to remember is the EOS R was released in 2018. It also uses the same image sensor as the EOS 5D Mark IV. Technology has greatly improved from then to now. What are you trying to focus on. What are the ambient lighting conditions like.

Re: Struggling with the autofocus on my canon camera

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:08:05 GMT

Try some (youtube) tutorials, just google canon R tutorials. The R was the first Canon mirrorless and, while a good camera, not known for it's fast autofocus.

Re: EOS R Autofocus not as fast or accurate as I expected

shadowsports — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:55:08 GMT

Greetings ,

What lens or lenses are you shooting with?

If you are using EF lenses, are they Canon brand and is the adapter Canon also?

Tell us more about your shooting conditions please?

Re: EOS R Autofocus not as fast or accurate as I expected

Waddizzle — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:06:55 GMT

Welcome to the forums.

What lens(es) are you using that is causing slow focusing? The camera doesn’t really control how fast a lens focuses.