Lens cleaner (Page 2): I utilize Lens Clens 1 with a pec pad then use a microfibre cloth cleans my lens without difficulty. It only takes a couple of drops of the Lens Clens to remove...

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I utilize Lens Clens 1 with a pec pad then use a microfibre cloth cleans my lens without difficulty. It only takes a couple of drops of the Lens Clens to remove all the dirt

bwrep1 Loc: Maryland

I use the Zeiss pre moistened pads on my lenses and filters and it works great. I go up and down, not circular.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

globetrekker wrote:

Just bought some lens cleaner (Zeiss), mostly because my CPF seems to have crap on it that doesn't come off with lens pen or pec pads.
Thanks for any thoughts.

I just read this article on Zite. He makes two controversial recommendations: use a filter for protection, and keep the lens cap on as much as possible.

http://matadornetwork.com/goods/travel-photography-tip-cleaning-your-gear-on-the-road/

Festus Loc: North Dakota

globetrekker wrote:

Just bought some lens cleaner (Zeiss), mostly beca... (show quote)

I know many UHH'ers have recommended Zeiss cleaner, I have never been fond of it. I too have always had streaks when I used it. I wear glasses and that is the original reason I purchased it in single use wipes. Left a real smeary mess on my lenses! The only thing I use is ROR (Residual Oil Remover. It is made by V-Vax Products. I also use a product called Kimwipes to spray the ROR on. Kimwipes are used in most labs to clean glass surfaces, such as microscope lenses. They are about 4.5 inches by 8.5 inches and come in boxes of 280 wipes. Inexpensive and when used with ROR will leave no streaks and no lint or fibers from the Kimwipes. NONE!

bwrep1 Loc: Maryland

If you get streaks with Zeiss pads, you are not using it correctly. They are very wet and have to be rubbed until dry. If not done this way, they will streak. Read the directions.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

bwrep1 wrote:

If you get streaks with Zeiss pads, you are not using it correctly. They are very wet and have to be rubbed until dry. If not done this way, they will streak. Read the directions.

That is the real problem with Zeiss wipes. If they are that wet that you have to rub until dry, you are greatly increasing the chances of grinding a scratch into your lense. I still do not like Zeiss.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

jerryc41 wrote:

I just read this article on Zite. He makes two controversial recommendations: use a filter for protection, and keep the lens cap on as much as possible.

http://matadornetwork.com/goods/travel-photography-tip-cleaning-your-gear-on-the-road/

Some very good advice there.

Clif Loc: Central Ca.

I don't see any references to using a fine camel hair brush to get rid of the particulate crap that is barley attached, this is the scratchy stuff, and done before you use the cleaner products to get rid of oils and the stuff that would seem to be firmly attached. I need to go find a brush I had years ago that was in like a ladies lipstick tube. Remove the cap and twist out a lovely soft brush that would not scratch anything, at least not enough you would detect without a good microscope. Everything scratches or leaves something behind, the idea is to make it minimal, your lens elements were once ground with abrasives.

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

Lens Pen has this very brush! On the end opposite the cleaning pad. You twist and it "grows" out of it's protective tube...

Clif wrote:

I don't see any references to using a fine camel h... (show quote)

Dlevon Loc: New Jersey

bwrep1 wrote:

I use the Zeiss pre moistened pads on my lenses and filters and it works great. I go up and down, not circular.

I also agree on the Zeiss wipes, and go up and down and side to side in a star pattern. Be careful of circular motions as its too easy to disturb the coatings that way. Too regular a wiping pattern. Also make sure all dust and dirt are removed first with a soft brush or gentle air.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

RichieC wrote:

Lens Pen has this very brush! On the end opposite the cleaning pad. You twist and it "grows" out of it's protective tube...

I carry a separate brush even though I have a lens pen; in fact, I now carry two. Both are brushes that were made for ceramic painting; one is a 3/8" round, the other is a small fan brush. Handles have been cut to 4". I carry them in a 3/4" diameter plastic tube with caps at both ends. I wrapped the tube with string to keep the tube from collapsing.

Dlevon Loc: New Jersey

Mogul wrote:

I carry a separate brush even though I have a lens pen; in fact, I now carry two. Both are brushes that were made for ceramic painting; one is a 3/8" round, the other is a small fan brush. Handles have been cut to 4". I carry them in a 3/4" diameter plastic tube with caps at both ends. I wrapped the tube with string to keep the tube from collapsing.

I also carry a small brush, a red sable, from my art work, with a short handle to fit in my bag.

breck Loc: Derbyshire UK

I read several reports that Hoya filters were nearly impossible to clean, I us B&W filters now no problem cleaning them with a microfibre cloth

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

breck wrote:

I read several reports that Hoya filters were nearly impossible to clean, I us B&W filters now no problem cleaning them with a microfibre cloth

How about a layer of Saran Wrap over the filter? It gets dirty, just peel it off - something like the peel-off face shield protectors race car drivers use? :D

breck Loc: Derbyshire UK

thats a good idea, I can also get rid of my expensive Nikon lenses and buy really cheap ones