Plastic - fantasic?

Oly's cheap lens caps, lack of included hoods (and lens pouches), and pricing on OEM hoods is certainly something to complain about.  But I have no complaints with my 40-150.  Light, small and as long as you don't push it all the way out to 150 is a very good performer.  I suggest you give it a fair test and not judge it by its cover. Personally, I have never been bothered by plastic lens mounts and I worry a whole lot more about the performance of a lens than its appearance.  Nothing wrong with plastic -- it is lightweight and durable.  It may not appeal to you -- your money, your choices.  I have no issue with folks deciding to spend more for better build quality, especially professionals and folks that do a lot of lens changing.  But anyone calling the 40-150 junk is fool as far as I am concerned.

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RaymondR