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autofocus Antonyms
Opposite of autofocus
Because the opposite of autofocus shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An optical system in a camera or other instrument that automatically adjusts the lens to produce a sharp, clear image of the subject.
Usage Example
"She switched the camera from manual mode to manual focus to capture the fast-moving athletes."
Strongest
manual focus
• adjective (Context 2)
Equipped with or utilizing a mechanism that automatically adjusts the optical focus of a lens.
Usage Example
"The wildlife photographer attached a fast manual-focus lens to her camera to track the birds in flight."
Strongest
manual-focus
Similar words to autofocus
Words similar to autofocus shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
self-focusing
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Autofocus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/autofocus