lensmate VS canon adaptor

[farrah2002]

Hi all,,,
I am wondering regarding a difference between the aluminum lensmate adaptor and the canon plastic one..
I read somewhere...cant remember,,that the aluminum bayonet might actually erode through the attaching point on the lens or filter,,therefore, it recommends to use the canon plastic adaptor. I am not sure of this...has any one had any troubles with this....because I want to get the 52 mm, which canon doesnot make, but I am a bit worried about the above point.
Thanks for your help.

[Edgar in ATL]

I read same reports prior to my purchase of the LensMate 52 mm adapter 5-6 months ago. I have had no problems with it, and prefer it over the Canon 58 mm plastic adapter which I also have. I leave my adapter on all the time, which one contributor to an earlier thread on this topic suggested would reduce the risk of damage.

[farrah2002]

many thanks Edgar...this is very reassuring....
I am going for the 52 mm one from Lensmate...
thanks again

[pradeep1]

I accidentally dropped my G3 while getting it snagged in a storm door. It fell six feet onto hard concrete and hit the aluminum 52mm Lensmate adapter. It survived with no problems. Without that hard adapter, I would have ruined my zoom lens on the G3.

[farrah2002]

six feet!,,,u must be very lucky...anyway,, I will go with the Lensmate. thanks for the advice Pradeep.

[civis]

pradeep1 wrote:
I accidentally dropped my G3 while getting it snagged in a storm door. It fell six feet onto hard concrete and hit the aluminum 52mm Lensmate adapter. It survived with no problems. Without that hard adapter, I would have ruined my zoom lens on the G3.
Were you using a neck strap, or just carrying the camera?