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amg2833
Mar-17-2009, 11:41 AM
I recently purchased a used filter, and its in great condition, just a bit dusty. My lens kit is growing, and in the process dust is getting on the lenses. I need a reliable way to clean the my filters and lenses without the worry of scratching my lens.

Are there any suggestions on what sort of things I should invest in for reliable cleaning purposes?
ziggy53
Mar-17-2009, 12:47 PM
A pretty good thread here:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=118755
Qarik
Mar-17-2009, 01:18 PM
if you find yourslef in the field with no cleaning supplies...and it's just smudges..blow on it to get the condensation on the lens and use you shirt. I would do this for filters only..no the lens itself.
darkdragon
Mar-17-2009, 01:24 PM
i use a nikon lenspen. One side has a brush, which i use to brush away dust. The other side has a nub of some sort that i use to clean off fingerprints. works great and I've never scratched a lens with it. I have 4 of them, one in each camera bag so i never leave home without it.
Art Scott
Mar-17-2009, 02:51 PM
Pre wetted ZEISS lens cloths are very nice also....can bepurchased at most Wally Worlds and SAMMY'S clubs.....................
amg2833
Mar-17-2009, 09:58 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I headed to WalMart tonight and bought a microfiber cloth, but I didn't see any wet Zeiss cloths. I'm quite interested in that.

Also, the pen sounds quite alluring, and would last longer then a finite amount of wet clothes. How much do they run?
Art Scott
Mar-17-2009, 10:27 PM
Zeiss lens cloths are usually near the eye doctor/eyeglass vendor......you can also find the lens pens around in sporting goods

If there is a gander mtn....you can find the lens pens and micro fiber cloths back near the scopes also
darkdragon
Mar-18-2009, 06:58 AM
Also, the pen sounds quite alluring, and would last longer then a finite amount of wet clothes. How much do they run?

Around $6.50 on amazon.com. Best to order multiple at once if you don't have free shipping (like I do), you'll need them later when you lose them :rofl
catspaw
Mar-18-2009, 08:59 AM
i use a nikon lenspen. One side has a brush, which i use to brush away dust. The other side has a nub of some sort that i use to clean off fingerprints. works great and I've never scratched a lens with it. I have 4 of them, one in each camera bag so i never leave home without it.

Great to hear. I'd seen them but wondered ..... ordered 2 :)