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How solid is the build quality?

Started Mar 24, 2017 | Questions thread
(unknown member) Senior Member • Posts: 2,153
Re: How solid is the build quality?

The adapter is a solid block of metal; VERY tough.

M5 which has the same build as the M6 isn't a slouch. It's taken bumps, some rain, no blows yet. My M3, which had an inferior build took punishment from drops without issue and the M5 which should be identical to the M6 in build, is superior.

Now I don't recommend punishing your gear, but I don't hold back; I treat my computers and cameras like tools, not pamper them, and have no complaints.

I've broken lenses before, the infamous EF 50 f/1.8 II front focus element break, so just to put in perspective I don't baby my stuff, but I don't go being a fool either.

The adapter is 100% tough, anything adapted is "safe". Consider it L "tough".

The M5/M6 is tough, but not L tough.

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