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**BigMackCam** · 12-01-2021, 03:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stephen_G

Competition?

Oh, my... you've some catching up to do

:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/433932-hd-pentax-2...-dec-22-a.html

MikeMcE · 12-01-2021, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

Mine is STABILIZED , good for milkshakes.
Oh, and you misplaced your hood?

I was ripped off, never got the hood!

Hang up and DRIVE!

VictorDA · 12-01-2021, 05:49 AM

3 pages already... You guys know that this one is not the thread you're supposed to be posting into, right ?
(no, I have no shame)

**i_trax** · 12-01-2021, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by victordeamorin

3 pages already... You guys know that this one is not the thread you're supposed to be posting into, right ?
(no, I have no shame)

Yes , yes

but everybody needs those magic 6 posts,
forced necessity.....

bdery · 12-01-2021, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Our in-depth reviews are a great place for this info, specifically the construction and handling pages.

The specifications page also mentions the primary material of the barrel.

BeeShooter · 12-04-2021, 08:59 PM

It took a lot of willpower not to order one of those cups.

If it hadn't been for the necessary decision of Nican or Caniam, I wouldn't have made it past.

Time will tell if I make it through the weekend.

MikeMcE · 12-04-2021, 09:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BeeShooter

It took a lot of willpower not to order one of those cups.

If it hadn't been for the necessary decision of Nican or Caniam, I wouldn't have made it past.

Time will tell if I make it through the weekend.

Don’t resist, you are powerless!!!

Hang up and DRIVE!

BeeShooter · 12-04-2021, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Don’t resist, you are powerless!!!

Hang up and DRIVE!

I'll show it to my wife. If she asks how much it costs, I'll know not to buy it. If she likes it, she'll laugh and ask if I ordered it yet.

**BigMackCam** · 12-05-2021, 03:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BeeShooter

I'll show it to my wife. If she asks how much it costs, I'll know not to buy it. If she likes it, she'll laugh and ask if I ordered it yet.

That's pretty much the mental conversation I have with myself these days when buying (or not buying) gear

**TwoUptons** · 12-05-2021, 06:02 PM

The limiteds can even be made of ceramics... I'm pretty sure this was a limited run...

To answer the OP's question, I've always found it interesting that if you're talking about someone else's fancy plastic thing it is made of plastic, but your own fancy plastic thing is "polycarbonate".

In most modern, "not premium" lenses, most of the lens body is plastic.
There will be bits of metal here and there, and often people pitch a metal mounting surface as better.
The old, cheap kit DA-L 55-300 had a plastic mount, for example, while the "regular" DA55-300 and the new 55-300 PLM have metal mounts.

Metal filter threads are also considered a sign of higher quality, since they can hold up to more filter changes.

-Eric

**dneira29** · 12-05-2021, 06:16 PM

its magic Harry!

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12-01-2021, 03:56 AM - 1 Like	#31
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by stephen_G Competition? Oh, my... you've some catching up to do : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/433932-hd-pentax-2...-dec-22-a.html

12-01-2021, 04:40 AM	#32
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Originally posted by i_trax Mine is STABILIZED , good for milkshakes. Oh, and you misplaced your hood? I was ripped off, never got the hood! Hang up and DRIVE!

12-01-2021, 05:49 AM	#33
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	3 pages already... You guys know that this one is not the thread you're supposed to be posting into, right ? (no, I have no shame)

12-01-2021, 06:42 AM	#34
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by victordeamorin 3 pages already... You guys know that this one is not the thread you're supposed to be posting into, right ? (no, I have no shame) Yes , yes but everybody needs those magic 6 posts, forced necessity.....

12-01-2021, 07:51 AM	#35
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by Adam Our in-depth reviews are a great place for this info, specifically the construction and handling pages. The specifications page also mentions the primary material of the barrel.

12-04-2021, 08:59 PM	#36
BeeShooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Oregon Posts: 36	It took a lot of willpower not to order one of those cups. If it hadn't been for the necessary decision of Nican or Caniam, I wouldn't have made it past. Time will tell if I make it through the weekend.

12-04-2021, 09:05 PM - 1 Like	#37
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Originally posted by BeeShooter It took a lot of willpower not to order one of those cups. If it hadn't been for the necessary decision of Nican or Caniam, I wouldn't have made it past. Time will tell if I make it through the weekend. Don’t resist, you are powerless!!! Hang up and DRIVE!

12-04-2021, 11:05 PM - 1 Like	#38
BeeShooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Oregon Posts: 36	Originally posted by MikeMcE Don’t resist, you are powerless!!! Hang up and DRIVE! I'll show it to my wife. If she asks how much it costs, I'll know not to buy it. If she likes it, she'll laugh and ask if I ordered it yet.

12-05-2021, 03:40 AM - 2 Likes	#39
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by BeeShooter I'll show it to my wife. If she asks how much it costs, I'll know not to buy it. If she likes it, she'll laugh and ask if I ordered it yet. That's pretty much the mental conversation I have with myself these days when buying (or not buying) gear

12-05-2021, 06:02 PM	#40
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	The limiteds can even be made of ceramics... I'm pretty sure this was a limited run... To answer the OP's question, I've always found it interesting that if you're talking about someone else's fancy plastic thing it is made of plastic, but your own fancy plastic thing is "polycarbonate". In most modern, "not premium" lenses, most of the lens body is plastic. There will be bits of metal here and there, and often people pitch a metal mounting surface as better. The old, cheap kit DA-L 55-300 had a plastic mount, for example, while the "regular" DA55-300 and the new 55-300 PLM have metal mounts. Metal filter threads are also considered a sign of higher quality, since they can hold up to more filter changes. -Eric

12-05-2021, 06:16 PM	#41
dneira29 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 535	its magic Harry!

Beginner question, bear with me - what are lenses made of?

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