Introduction

What materials are the binocular chassis made of?

What materials are the binocular chassis made of?

Most are made of plastic (like polycarbonate), aluminum or magnesium. The different materials have different costs, strengths and weights. Plastic would be the lightest and least expensive. Aluminum is more expensive and heavier than plastic. Magnesium would be the most expensive of the three, but it’s also a lightweight material.