Autofocus (AF) is one of the most significant advancements in the history of photography. From the first autofocus camera — the Konica C35 AF in 1977 — to the first true autofocus ILC, the Minolta Maxxum 7000. Although manual focus still has its devotees — especially in genres that reward deliberation, such as macro, landscape, or vintage shooting — autofocus has become the default expectation for most modern photographers.
