Is the lens glass or plastic?If plastic, is it acrylic/lucite/plexiglas, polycarbonate/lexan, or ???
797518
Im not sure but I think its acrylic. It seems thick, but I dont think its glass.
797519
It is PMMA acrylic (trade names include Lucite/Plexiglass). Thickness comes it at 0.0800 inches. It is not as scratch resistant as glass but it is 17x more impact resistant. Acrylic is better than polycarbonate because polycarbonate is not UV resistant. No telling who the lens is made by.
797520
These lenses are made of a cheap thin plastic that is glued into the housing. Both of my lights had water leak in from the first time they were exposed to rain. These lights are cheaply made, and provide less light output than the 10w single led lights I use on my car. In my opinion, use these as a work night, do not mount on the front of your car or truck. There are much better light options out there. BTW, I know these lenses are cheap thin plastic of some sort because I removed them to dry out the lights, they are NOT glass.
1052874
Only the lenses are glass! All else is very hard palmer type plastic. I think it is a pretty good night scope for the price. You get what you pay for when it comes to night scopes. Don't buy it and expect perfection.
466533
It is plastic. For the price I am happy. Even with a long lens the locks hold. It would not be suitable for a professional.
1371924
Majorly of plastic. The uv lens has a tendency to reflect back light. I don't use it. But it's still a great product and a must have in your lens kit!
453636
I never thought about what the lens is made of. It is an excellent loupe and I am very satisfied with it. Since you asked, I looked at it and it appears that the entire loupe is made of plastic. Keep in mind, I also wear a $400.00 pair of bi-focal glasses that have lenses made of plastic. Nothing wrong with plastic. The Carson Loupe is a top quality product and I'm very satisfied with it.
630382
The lenses are polycarbonate, which is actually more expensive than glass or plastic. From WebMD: "Polycarbonate lenses. These eyeglass lenses are impact-resistant and are a good choice for people who regularly participate in sports, work in an environment in which their eyeglasses may be easily scratched or broken, and for children who may easily drop and scratch their eyeglasses. Polycarbonate lenses also provide ultraviolet protection."
1934344
It feels like plastic but i would assume it's made of Lexan or similar compound (not glass). I've been able to see through it with no problems.
320445
Acrylic, a Form of plastic. However, it is so hard and has a glass like surface it doesn't absorb "Any" food or liquid stains like most all other plastics tend to do! Plus, it's not near as heavy as glass! I "Love" it!!! Will be getting another for the camper!
2133230
They do sell replacement shields, however it should be unnecessary if cleaned with the correct products. The front panel is made from optically clear, .25 inch LEXAN polycarbonate, the same material used in bullet proof "glass", spacecraft windshields, NASCAR type racecar windshields and many high end eye glasses. It is a very durable long lasting material that is outdoor rated. Once again, use approved cleaning materials, to avoid any type of chemical reaction and the "plastic" or LEXAN brand polycarbonate, will not detioriorate nor become hazy.
2137889
Plastic... and it scratches easy and gets hazy over time. Does not affect performance but its not pretty.
793456
The lenses are plastic. They make a huge difference when the original lenses are almost 20 years old.
1088541
Sorry, all the inexpensive lenses are plastic. Just be careful you do not place them lens down on a surface.
1424290
Sorry but I don't think I can give you a definitive answer. I thought it had a glass lens but I just went and looked and I can't tell for sure. Whatever it is, it was a good match for my needs and much less than the dealer wanted to charge.
619076
I'm pretty sure the lens is plastic. It is very light weight. I have found it to work very well for my close-up beadwork
1949493
It's glass. I really dig this filter. It's light, but works well. It allows for a lot more flexibility during the day in terms of what aperture you wanna use and it can also be useful for cinematic effects like a white out, or dip to black.
2118248
Hi Leslie. It's not glass, but a very good kind of acrylic or plastic (very clear). The image quality is very good indeed. In my case 3X Magnification is perfect (I tried 2X and 5X and none were the right ones). Additionally the size of the lens is really good (not too big and not too small) The only thing I don't like much is the way it opens. But I can't say anything bad about the image quality. Hope this helps! If any other doubt, just ask :)
985531
Acrylic. They are very clean to shoot through and do not break when, if dropped. With just a little care, they do not scratch easily and I feel they do not fog as easily as glass.