Cleaning modern lenses
Feb 23, 2021 15:31:19 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
CHG_CANON wrote:
Is that theory or experience?
Experience. Filters on my 150-500 are a complete no-no as far as I'm concerned, and it's even more noticeable on my few longer lenses, but those are generally struggling quality wise anyway.
Feb 23, 2021 16:35:46 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Some people like to use a a mild soup like Dawn. Results may vary.
...as long as it's mild. Avoid Tide at all costs!!
Feb 23, 2021 16:52:29 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
lowkick wrote:
Last time I tried that, every time I pressed the shutter button a bubble flew out of the front of the lens!
That's caused by residual soap. You need to rinse very thoroughly before using.
Feb 23, 2021 17:03:55 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
cbtsam wrote:
How is it that the filter will not affect my image quality? I'd always thought otherwise.
In my film days the use of a UV filter, as lens protection, was a given. When I started digital photography I continued to use UV filters. I began to read about the filters affecting image quality and I did an experiment to see if the UV filter degraded my images. I took photos (using all five lenses I own) with and without the UV filter. I then examined the photos to see if the UV filter degraded the photos. I could not see any difference between the photos. I continue to use my UV filters for protection.
Feb 23, 2021 17:21:02 #
Thats about the funniest thing I've seen all year. Should I try the dishwasher, om gentle of course?
Feb 23, 2021 17:30:39 #
1st Blower, 2nd Brush, 3rd LensPen (they have a 3 pack good for Lenses, Filters, and Viewfinders).
Feb 23, 2021 18:00:25 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Some people like to use a a mild soup like Dawn. Results may vary.
I tried this but still have a light film on the mirror -- maybe I should try the dishwasher product called Finish -- they claim glass comes out shining!
Feb 23, 2021 18:20:11 #
Feb 23, 2021 18:25:01 #
I've started to use the 'Nikon LENSPEN' and really like the results...
I also like using inexpensive ZOMEI Ultra-Violet UV filters.
Very thin and so far, non-ghosting nor flare.
I also like using inexpensive ZOMEI Ultra-Violet UV filters.
Very thin and so far, non-ghosting nor flare.
Feb 23, 2021 19:07:46 #
Then there is the Angry Photographer's basic approach. Blower, distilled water, alcohol, q-tips. I've done this and it works quite well. Great when you are at home with all the supplies. Not so much in the field, where it's probably easier and more convenient to have packaged lens cleaner wipes handy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBTb1l0jLIw&feature=em-uploademail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBTb1l0jLIw&feature=em-uploademail
Feb 23, 2021 19:48:50 #
You wouldn't have to unscrew the filter, just clean the outside of the filter. It's very har for a lens to get dirty if it is clean at first and covered with a high quality filter.
Feb 23, 2021 19:55:02 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Some people like to use a a mild soup like Dawn. Results may vary.
UV filters everywhere. After I use lens cleaner on them I shine a light across the filter. If any haze is detected I repeat with the lens cleaners. If the second cleaning continues to show haze, I go to the kitchen and use Dawn. Works every time.
Feb 23, 2021 20:05:42 #
mewild802
Loc: Alabama
I have used Canon cameras for at least 40 years. I also wear glasses. I have been wearing my current pair all day, every day for 10 years. I clean them at least once per day. Not a scratch on them. The basic rule I use is, "never use anything paper on the lens". This rule also seems to apply to the camera lens. I use a microfibre cloth or some sort of cloth only. I was also a research chemist and company director before I retired. I would recommend not using cleaners like IPA or any alcohol. Use soap and water carefully. Alcohol as a liquid will not behave any differently to water in this case and will be far less effective. I hope that this helps.
Feb 23, 2021 20:24:49 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Urnst wrote:
I was wondering what the current thinking among yo... (show quote)
A word of caution. I used Nikon lens wipes on my eye glasses which had a hydrophobic coating on them and the lens wipes put micro scratches on the lenses. I had to have them recoated. Get all any small dust particles off the lenses first.
Feb 23, 2021 20:25:02 #
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