Cine vs. Photo Lenses in Run-and-Gun: When Does AF Win?

Hey everyone, hoping for some real-world insights here. I'm Rohan, a DP, and I usually lean into dedicated cine glass, my ARRI with a set of Supremes is standard for most jobs. However, I’ve been doing more documentary work and faster-paced run-and-gun recently, often shooting on something like an FX6 or even an FX3. My go-to instinct is still cine primes or lightweight zooms, but I'm finding myself wondering about high-quality photo lenses more and more.

The textbook approach always emphasizes cine lenses for consistent looks and minimal breathing. But honestly, in situations where I'm solo, grabbing quick shots, or needing to react instantly to a subject (like shooting a wildlife doc or event coverage) the autofocus and lighter weight of a good Canon L series or Sony G Master lens seem incredibly practical. I've tried to make cine work, but sometimes racking focus manually on the fly, especially with unpredictable movement, really slows me down. Am I sacrificing too much by considering photo glass despite the inevitable focus breathing? In what specific, real-world documentary or run-and-gun scenarios do you find the autofocus and lighter weight of a high-quality photo lens, despite its focus breathing, become the superior practical choice?