Are the threads plastic or metal?Looking at getting a couple of my Canon T3 and lenses.Thanks.
51136
They're metal threads and fits perfectly for my Canon T3i kit lens and the 70-300 mm. I love this product!
51137
I'm pretty sure they are plastic. They feel like plastic. I would not think of this as being a negative. I have used lots of plastic threaded lens hoods and have never had one fail.Steve
2163454
The threads are very fine...start by turning the threaded section in the opposite direction. This action lines up the threads, then screw the adapters, lenses on as usual...Thats what worked for me...
110750
Yes, it appears to be a standard camera thread. Just don't wrench down on it too hard. It not too solid a piece of plastic. It's good enough for fun use, though.
812180
It's metal. I've used it for one wedding season and have not experience any degradation of performance. Will continue to use it this season.... Don't actually use the lock that much, I "lock" it in unlocked state since I want to get my camera free just by grabbing it
1334651
Those are actually attachments that you put on the end of your Canon lens using the filter threads. For a full description of this product please visit Amazon ASIN B005X87O5S.
2228845
The VF-4 is plastic, not metal, but given that, it has been holding up well for me. No issues or signs of fragility. I like the lock that Olympus has added--the earlier model I owned just slid on and off the hotshoe, and would often slip off. The VF-4 fixes that issue and provides a better image as well. Pricey, but I'm happy with it.
150990
The tension rods are metal and the snap connectors are plastic. The plastic connectors don't appear that they would break with normal installation.
2076691
They have pathetic threads that are not milled properly. I messed up my original lens threads trying to fit these useless piece of toys. If I were you I would look for some better / branded items than these cheap toys ( I already paid heavy price for trying out these toys)
793456
The lenses are plastic. They make a huge difference when the original lenses are almost 20 years old.
1721656
As the previous person noted, metal and plastic. Do you want to buy my set? My husband used for about two weeks after surgery, they are in excellent condition.
205779
My adapter ring had threads to screw into the end of the lens. You have to be very careful, so to not cross thread it and ruin it while attaching the ring. But mine screwed into place and has been very useful. I keep the UV filter on all the time, so I don't scratch the lens.
957030
Metal. They were of excellent quality. I ended up buying 100+ to use at my wedding.
785649
Hard Plastic. Probably what is often referred to as "nylon", although I'm no chemical engineer. These Pedco mounts hold pretty well, however. You could always put on a rubber washer, or just a piece of rubber gasket material with a hole punched in it it, however, for a bit more grip. I was surprised that some reviewers felt that they were not substantial enough to hold a DSLR with a heavy lens, as I've used them for that several times now without a problem. But when vibration or a catastrophic fall might be an issue, I've always used some kind of "safety strap" - or (once) just a length of cord - attached to the strap mount(s). At least, I've done that since one of my lens caps fell into a clutch of baby alligators. True story. I did not think that the lens cap was worth retrieving, as I did not know how far away - or not - "Mama Gator" might be at the time. Not for a lousy lens cap. anyway... Better safe than sorry, right?
574688
Negative, it is made of pretty strong plastic, mine however had uneven threads and had to be glued back together, twice, I replaced it with a nikon!!
385263
They are but the metal used to screw the case into the camera is inferior and the threads strip easily. I do not recommend this case.
1039553
On mine, the threaded part is brass. The plastic is is there to offer a better grip.
1502386
Part plastic but the screw-on part has metal flanges so I'm comfortable with the construction. It is an amazing lens, with great sharpness at 200mm or more. It is also great for floral closeups. Definitely better than the old DA 50-200. I wouldn't part with it and I recommend it highly. One of Pentax better lenses. Freddy B