burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

I use a Giotto Rocket Blower to knock the dust off the lens. Then, if there is residual scum or haze or whatever, I'll use lens cleaning fluid and lens cleaning tissue, or a Photosol ewipe, to clean by spiraling out from the center to the edge of the element. Repeat if necessary. I NEVER put the fluid on the lens. I wet the tissue with 2-3 drops of fluid and use a clean tissue for each pass. I clean BOTH sides of the lens, capping the body with a spotlessly clean body cap while cleaning.

Please investigate all the suggestions at http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com and http://Photosol.com. While these sites concentrate on sensor cleaning, there are some lens cleaning tips and supplies there as well.

If all else fails, just use 80-grit sandpaper... Then throw the lens in the trash! (sorry, feeling mirthful today...)

srt101fan

Thanks for your input Bill. But does it have to be sandpaper? I was thinking more of a Dremel tool with a wire brush!?

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Or a ball-peen hammer...