Originally posted by KoolKool So everytime people hear abour cameras, lenses that made of plastic material
most always complain
what do you think? is plastic really that bad?
Excellent post. For me, it's mixed.
Pros: Light, rust-proof, less expensive....twice I've dropped my Pentax 645 (polycarbonate body) and once it bounced off the carpet and made a hole in the drywall. No ding, no damage, not even a scratch.....that changed my perspective on plastic bodies.
Cons: Feels cheap, interacts badly with some chems like DEET mosquito repellent, on lens mounts it can be very brittle/fragile, on battery holders it's less durable (over the years).
So IMO, it depends. On some applications it makes sense. On others, it's a compromise.