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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/07/2003 09:47:14 PM · #1

Any ideas on a safe & cheap way of cleaning your lens. I accidently left a fingerprint while changing batteries. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
thanks

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

12/07/2003 09:53:10 PM · #2

Originally posted by Rooster:

Any ideas on a safe & cheap way of cleaning your lens. I accidently left a fingerprint while changing batteries. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
thanks

I bought a lens pen, which works better than anything I've ever tried. Several people had recommended them to me. They are hard to find though depending on where you live. About $10-$15 and worth it!

Message edited by author 2003-12-07 21:53:53.

wkmen

Olympus SP-570 UZ

12/07/2003 09:56:31 PM · #3

I, too, have a lenspen. I got it at Ritz in our Mall, it came highly recommended by the salesman (not necessarily an authority!) and in an article I read. I've used it numerous times, and it cleans without scratching. One end is a retractable brush, the other end a protected felt(?) wipe that makes contact with cleaning fluid when covered.

Kneeforu

Nikon D70s

12/07/2003 09:59:27 PM · #4

Pec pads and eclipse cleaning solution....

I clean lens as well as my ccd with it, no problems!

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

12/07/2003 10:51:21 PM · #5

I use the simple Kodak Lens Cleaning Paper. One pack of 50 sheets (approx 3x5) last me for a year or better.

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

12/07/2003 10:54:06 PM · #6

Thanks everyone!
How long does the lens pen last? Forever would be great!

JC_Homola

Canon EOS-20D

12/07/2003 10:56:29 PM · #7

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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/07/2003 11:05:45 PM · #8

Originally posted by JC Homola:

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Thanks Much! Just ordered one.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/07/2003 11:28:49 PM · #9

When you used a lens pen do be careful.

You may want to also look into a lens blower also. If you have a tiny bit of sand on the lens it may scratch. You can also used your breath to blow the lens first before using the lens pen.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/07/2003 11:56:09 PM · #10

Originally posted by faidoi:

Good point.

Besides this, your breath can also provide a bit of moisture to clean with if there's a stubborn spot.

But there's also a soft brush on one end to use first to remove any dust or sand.

Regards--Neil