Ever wondered whats inside a lens?

[SlinkyMike]

Wonder no more: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/694090

 

[bwana]

There's a lot of stuff in there!

 

[SlinkyMike]

There's a lot of stuff in there!

Seriously has me thinking about taking more care when using or transporting my camera - I do tend to ruffhouse a bit

 

[sdd]

Damn. I never knew it had so many components.

I wish I could post you a copy of a seeker-head that I am currently prototyping - twice as many components in about half the space ... that is an engineering accomplishment for you - and it weighs around the same as a 18-55mm non-IS lens.

 

[koffiejunkie]

This bit interested me:

Now remind me again, why do faster lenses have to be that much bigger?

 

[TheThinker]

So that's why they are so expensive...

 

[bekdik]

I can seen why it no longer works ...

 

[Stokstert]

Funny, all these parts and no glass. Am i missing something?
Why then call it a lens?