Pixeldawg1
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Build quality is often a synonym for made of metal. Many modern lenses use industrial plastics even for things like barrels. I have a Tamron 90 mm that is probably 30 years old and the barrel is made of industrial plastic which is in most cases more shock resistant and dent proof than metal.
And I have read numerous articles where people be moan the quote build quality of a lens or of a camera when what they really mean is that the maker has used PVC or some type of other modern industrial plastic instead of the traditional metal or metal alloys of yesteryear.
So when someone says Nikon Z lenses have the build quality of Samyang,I really don't take that type of comment seriously.
Right. You and I understand this because we are ancient and remember Nikon F's. But, to the beginner, "build quality" can mean something quite different, and can (in my universe anyway) translate to a cheaper quality in an overall sense, which isn't true. And while I don't take it seriously either, as an educator, I also understand how this translates to someone with less experience and (again as an educator) I fully understand that I don't know everything, so am always on the lookout for new information that is relevant to these kinds of situations. So, I prefer to hear the reasoning and then make a more informed decision regarding the validity of the information/opinion. All of that being said... ultimately, you are right in that much of it can't be taken seriously.
Cordially,
Mark