Mr.Clean or Scrubbing Bubbles to clean lens
Dec 27, 2014 08:31:35 #
Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
Dec 27, 2014 08:53:24 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Zeiss lens cleaning whipes.............
Only when a slight wipe with micro cloth or brush dosent work well...........
Only when a slight wipe with micro cloth or brush dosent work well...........
Dec 27, 2014 08:53:28 #
teacherrich70 wrote:
Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
I keep a microfiber lens cloth in my bag and simply wipe the lens as needed. Have never needed anything else.
Dec 27, 2014 09:02:01 #
I definitely don't recommend Scrubbing Bubbles, as this cleaning agent leaves behind a white film.
I do use diluted dish soap occasionally, but on filters only, never lenses, as one can't just wash away the soap under running water as one can with filters.
I do use diluted dish soap occasionally, but on filters only, never lenses, as one can't just wash away the soap under running water as one can with filters.
Dec 27, 2014 09:02:08 #
teacherrich70 wrote:
Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
fog it with your breath and use a small patch of clean microfiber cloth.
Caution if you ever feel you need a liquid cleaner.
I purchased a bottle of lens leaner last year and it actually left a coating of urethane varnish on the lens which was difficult to remove!!!
Dec 27, 2014 09:41:23 #
teacherrich70 wrote:
If you are new, I'll give you the same advice given to me 30+ years ago. Blow off ALL dust. If, and only if there is a smear, breath on the glass and LIGHTLY wipe clean in circular motion with a new lens cloth or tissue. With all the products on the market, this was the "official" prescribed method of cleaning given by Leica.Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
Too frequent and unnecessary "cleaning" can lead to scratching and optical coating damage. The best advice to someone new is put a filter on it and leave it there. That way you can learn from experience and if you start rubbing the coatings off you will have learned a lesson and only have damage to a filter. :wink:
Dec 27, 2014 10:38:39 #
teacherrich70 wrote:
Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
I only know about one old-timer: My Dad, vintage 1915.
He had a well-worn, frequently laundered, 100% cotton, handkerchief in his pocket. When needed, the hankie came out, he breathed on the lens (with mouth open, to help prevent spit on the lens, and to fog the lens a bit), then polished with the hankie. That was the hankie in his left pocket.
He also had one in his right pocket, which was actually used for the purpose hankies are made ;^)
Dec 27, 2014 10:50:16 #
oldtigger wrote:
fog it with your breath and use a small patch of clean microfiber cloth.
Caution if you ever feel you need a liquid cleaner.
I purchased a bottle of lens leaner last year and it actually left a coating of urethane varnish on the lens which was difficult to remove!!!
Caution if you ever feel you need a liquid cleaner.
I purchased a bottle of lens leaner last year and it actually left a coating of urethane varnish on the lens which was difficult to remove!!!
URETHANE VARNISH! :shock:
Holy YUK!
I took my SIL's advice and got UV Filter lenses for the lenses that I didn't have them for already.
If I damage the filter, not a big thing. But if I damage my lens, or its coating (his worry), bad thing.
So far, just a careful gentle cleaning with a micro fiber cloth has been sufficient for me.
Dec 27, 2014 10:55:05 #
teacherrich70 wrote:
Obviously don't use these, but was wondering what all the old timers use to clean their lens and how often.
As an old timer I know better than to use either. I use Zeiss lens wipes. They are essentially free compared to the cost of glass these days. AS I use 1A filters I don't have to clean lenses very often. BTW I also don't use Ajax or Comet'or steel wool either.
Dec 27, 2014 10:59:38 #
A "Lens Pen" has a soft brush on one end and a soft black pad on the other. First you brush off any dust. Then you wipe of finger prints or other stuff with the other. It works well.
It is good enough that Nikon and others rebrand it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10546023&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1091759-REG/lenspen_nlp_1cpb_lenspen_professional_black.html
It is good enough that Nikon and others rebrand it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10546023&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1091759-REG/lenspen_nlp_1cpb_lenspen_professional_black.html
Dec 27, 2014 19:49:54 #
I use lens hoods and rarely have to clean them. The hood provides protection, so I don't use filters unless needed for a particular shot. Microfiber cloth and Zeiss lens cleaner spray for me when needed, after dry cleaning methods like blowing or just the cloth don't do the trick.
Dec 27, 2014 20:04:22 #
If you are going to breath on the lens, make sure you have just brushed your teeth.
If you breath on it with Dragons breath, you could fry the entire lens AND your hand!! :lol:
SS
If you breath on it with Dragons breath, you could fry the entire lens AND your hand!! :lol:
SS
Dec 27, 2014 21:02:10 #
SharpShooter wrote:
If you are going to breath on the lens, make sure you have just brushed your teeth.
If you breath on it with Dragons breath, you could fry the entire lens AND your hand!! :lol:
SS
If you breath on it with Dragons breath, you could fry the entire lens AND your hand!! :lol:
SS
Humm... is that the voice of experiance we are reading of?
Dec 27, 2014 21:16:59 #
Dec 27, 2014 23:43:43 #
SonnyE wrote:
Humm... is that the voice of experience we are reading of?
SS is just being cautious because some of his posts get that reaction from the forum. Perhaps he needs to clean his keyboard too.
Who knows about the effect on a lens. Could be expensive! :D
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