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10/03/2006 11:28:24 AM · #1 |
| Which one is good and why? I think the metal body would make the lens bulky as I go with high range. What else? |
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10/03/2006 12:22:59 PM · #2 |
Actually, the opposite would be true, if by "bulk" you are referring to physical size; the plastic would have to be thicker than the metal to have sufficient strength and rigidity. The plastic lens will be *lighter* of course.
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10/03/2006 12:35:30 PM · #3 |
From a purely technical perspective, there is no clear answer to this question anymore. With today's high-performance reinforced plastics, the performance can be as good as metal, and in some respects can be better. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
It still is true that most high-end lenses contain many more metal parts than their "consumer" brethren, but at least some of that has to do with "inertia" (resistance to change existing manufacturing strategies) and user perception (metal = stronger, better) |
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10/03/2006 02:47:37 PM · #4 |
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10/03/2006 02:52:49 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by lament:
Metal looks better. |
And if you need to, you can defend yourself with it:) |
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10/03/2006 03:01:51 PM · #6 |
Plastic can be fun. For a throughly plastic experience try a Holga.
Wikipedia reference. |
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10/03/2006 03:07:19 PM · #7 |
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10/03/2006 05:39:59 PM · #8 |
cool lil med format.
As far as metal or plastic, depends on what your doing. |
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