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Of course.

 

Where were we? Can you please answer these questions in all honesty:

• On a DSLR, which is more accurate (when shooting a still subject): PDAF or CDAF?
  
• Isn't it true to say that Canon and Nikon DSLRs provide AF micro-adjustments as an attempt to correct AF accuracy issues?
  

 

With above lenses, which you deemed a good example (the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and the Tokina 12-24mm f4)? PD AF is waaaay more accurate. And that is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

 

Your 2nd question is a very leading one, and not a honest one. 

 

If you read posts on forums a lot, you will notice that very seldom there is talk about MFA in Canon FF forums (way less than for instance there is on Nikon FF forums with cameras like the D800). 

Besides that, Canon (and probably Nikon) says that MFA is there for emergencies, when you have a lens calibration issue and can't have it calibrated at that time.

 

It is also true that CD AF can deliver OOF results, and that that is not just in low light. 

 

This is getting tiresome, though. The simple fact is that (at least Canon DSLRs, but also Nikon DSLRs see Dave's experiences) can focus just fine with large aperture lenses with shallow DOF, and have no issue getting an eye in focus, not even with a 85mm f1.2, a 50mm f1.2, or a 200mm f2. And that one does NOT have to shoot several frames "in the hope that one is in focus".

 

I can't help that you have made bad gear choices, apparently, in the past. That does not excuse the FUD posts about DSLRs and PD AF in general, though.