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Questions tagged “build quality”

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Is the segmented ring inside a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM normal?

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3y ago

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Why would a camera maker promote an aluminum body over magnesium alloy?

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6y ago

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Why do some lenses have decorative notches on the front bevel of the barrel?

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10y ago

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What does “glass-filled plastic” mean in camera bodies?

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11y ago

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Is the Nikon D7100 body built more cheaply than the D90?

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12y ago

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What does “good build quality” in a lens actually mean?

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13y ago

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What does a magnesium alloy camera body mean, and why is it used?

materials dslr build-quality magnesium-alloy camera-body

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13y ago

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What are the advantages of a metal lens mount versus a plastic mount?

lens-mount lenses build-quality durability

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13y ago

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Why can two lenses with similar focal lengths cost so much different amounts?

canon lens-comparison lenses aperture build-quality

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14y ago

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Is the Lensbaby Scout a good budget fisheye lens?

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14y ago

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Are kit lenses really poor quality, and what makes pricier lenses better?

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15y ago

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What distinguishes Canon L-series lenses from non-L lenses?

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15y ago

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How long should a camera lens last, and do some lenses last longer than others?

kit-lens lenses build-quality lens-maintenance durability

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16y ago