Bobfrance
Over Exposed
I wear glasses so I use my glasses cloth or sometimes a blower brush.
If they're really ditry I pop them in the washing machine; you have to be careful though I once left a 90mm in too long and it came out a 28mm.
If they're really ditry I pop them in the washing machine; you have to be careful though I once left a 90mm in too long and it came out a 28mm.
Ronald M
Veteran
Rob F has it right. Air first, then brush, and stop unless there is stuff that will not come off like finger prints or something else.
projectbluebird
Film Abuser
I use a combination of methods.
Firstly, I always use a UV filter. I know that some will decry this, but it once saved my summilux from a beer bath on a 2 week camping trip. (but that's another story)
Before that goes on the lens, air followed by (damp) cleaning tissue- if needed.
Then the filter goes on, and after that any old T-shirt will do, with the following caveat:
All of my shirts are 100% cotton and well laundered, no fabric softener.
Firstly, I always use a UV filter. I know that some will decry this, but it once saved my summilux from a beer bath on a 2 week camping trip. (but that's another story)
Before that goes on the lens, air followed by (damp) cleaning tissue- if needed.
Then the filter goes on, and after that any old T-shirt will do, with the following caveat:
All of my shirts are 100% cotton and well laundered, no fabric softener.
MCTuomey
Veteran
the virgins work great when i can find them, especially on good hair days. but they won't even look at my dSLR lenses ... what's with that?
migtex
Don't eXchange Freedom!
ether and microfiber when I home.. mist (guess from where) and microfiber when I'm out.
But I'll try Jon method when possible!
But I'll try Jon method when possible!
gavinlg
Veteran
blower and microfiber if needed. Very safe with modern glass and coatings.
feenej
Well-known
Blower brush followed by newspaper wetted with glass cleaner, followed by dry newspaper. I use a light touch. Seems to work well.
srtiwari
Daktari
Zeiss makes pre-moistened lens cloths that come in sachets. Given who they are, shouldn't one assume that method is, both, 'the best', and safe ?
sepiareverb
genius and moron
I like those Zeiss 'wet wipes', but they are a bit pricey and do dry out in the package.
raid
Dad Photographer
Nothing fancy as panties; I use a microfiber cloth after blowing air on the front of the lens. If I see fingerprints on the lens, I use a lens cleaner for caoted lenses.
bmattock
Veteran
I try not to let my lenses get dirty.
When they have dust on them, I just blow it off - trying not to spit of course.
I do not obsessively clean my lenses - more lenses are ruined by cleaning than by dirt.
When I think they need it, I use the gentlest method that works.
From lightest touch to hardest:
1) my blowing on the lens.
2) light brush with lens brush.
3) microfiber cloth ('tiger cloth' from Kinetronics)
4) q-tip with a drop of ROR.
http://www.kinetronics.com/cgi-loca...er.html?L+scstore+lzkq8535ffcbf5cb+1219947484
http://www.ror.net/
I also clean my digital sensor with q-tip and ROR, which makes everyone around me insane with anger. I do not understand why. I refuse to pay a couple hundred dollars to get a speck of dust off a piece of glass. I'm just really careful.
When they have dust on them, I just blow it off - trying not to spit of course.
I do not obsessively clean my lenses - more lenses are ruined by cleaning than by dirt.
When I think they need it, I use the gentlest method that works.
From lightest touch to hardest:
1) my blowing on the lens.
2) light brush with lens brush.
3) microfiber cloth ('tiger cloth' from Kinetronics)
4) q-tip with a drop of ROR.
http://www.kinetronics.com/cgi-loca...er.html?L+scstore+lzkq8535ffcbf5cb+1219947484
http://www.ror.net/
I also clean my digital sensor with q-tip and ROR, which makes everyone around me insane with anger. I do not understand why. I refuse to pay a couple hundred dollars to get a speck of dust off a piece of glass. I'm just really careful.
Gumby
Veteran
ClaremontPhoto said:
Your GF wears cotton panties... and you're bragging it up on the internet. I'm sure she will be pleased with that -- NOT. Why don't you be a nice guy and treat her right -- buy her some silk undies. You'll both probably enjoy them.
dnk512
Well-known
Permanet hoods have eliminate the need to clean my lenses. At most I use a manual blower if I see vissible particles. If there are spray marks or such, then I use a blower, brush, microfiber with cleaning fluid (or my breath) routine.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The top compartment of the dishwasher has a rack for small glasses cups etc which is ideal for lenses. On a fairly short cycle with a good quality streak free powder they come out looking a treat!
wontonny
Well-known
I usually grab a box of Kimwipes from the school science labs and a bottle of their microscope lens cleaning solution. I dont really like reusable cloths because after a while they accumulate all the dust, dirt, and oil that you wipe off your lenses and soon you're smearing oil all over your lenses instead of cleaning them!
R
RML
Guest
I can't remember when I last cleaned any lens. Was quite a long time ago. But when I cleaned a lens, I did the same thing as I did for the sensor of my R-D1: I used alcohol ketonatus and Q-tips.
BigSteveG
Well-known
A big loogey and a napkin from Jack-in-the-box
dreamsandart
Well-known
I was told by Schneider Service they use and recommend Windex and newspaper. Go figure...
shimo-kitasnap
everything is temporary..
cheap vodka and a whatever shirt I'm wearing.......just my 2cents.....
JeffGreene
(@)^(@)
I've been using this new "Lenspen" thing. It has a special compound on one end and a brush on the other. Works well. Like others here, I used to never touch the lensl, except when absolutely necessary and then would use optical fluid and lens paper. I like this new lenspen thing, and have had good results with it.