how to clean a lens

simple lens cleaning procedure performed on minolta's 50/1.7, 17-35/2.8-4 and sigma 105/2.8 macro. if you shoot concerts, lenses become dirty almost every show. here's how i deal with that. 105mm is the most difficult because of the front element being located deep in the barrel

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[kevinsunkaiwei]

what's the stuff you used at 1:06 to blow the dust off? I wanna buy one. Thanks a lot.

[szatanizmo]

it's a blower for small children's noses :) I bought this in a local pharmacy, does a great job. the bigger, the better

[paulazarel]

Just buy a filter from Day 1.

[szatanizmo]

and then what? clean the filter and have extra flare? no, thanks

[mikesmultimedia]

Explain that translucent end cover vs. the regular end cap for the lens.

Also, you didn't do much cleaning on the camera side of the lens, is this for a reason?

Also, I'm wondering if its dust or something wrong with a lens I just bought. I look into it and see the dust more so that I thought I would. Haven't tried cleaning it, but how can you tell if the particles are inside or on the outside parts of the lens when inspecting visually through the lens?

[szatanizmo]

* the cover - let's me see better if there's any dirt left on the glass. i t just passes some light from behind making glass marks more visible

* no camera side cleaning--simple reason, it didn't require cleaning :) the glass was perfectly OK, just a couple of blows to remove dust

* don't worry about some dust inside the lens. it's a common thing for a lens to collect dust, even if it's sealed. just make sure the outer surfases are clean (especially the rear lens)

[JereHakala]

Or wash it in dishwasher.

[JWK35]

yes but without a filter the lens could get damaged, like a stone chip flying out and cracking your lens

to be honest its such a small amount of IQ change. it matters much more on what your subject is

[redandbluebeater]

People are stubborn. They stick with what they believe is the best option. Just let people shoot with or without a filter. As long as they get the photo they want; that's all that really matters.

[LongshanksSid]

its not recommended to clean lenses with solution, the reason for this is because all the soil on the lens ends up on the edge between the fascia and the glass lens forcing the soil into the seal and causing spider mould on the inside of the lens. Its better to use a brush and a dry lens cleaner, like a simple lens pen but make sure theirs no sand particles or dust deposits on it first

[BlackCat875]

To be honest...first I tought that this is a tutorial about how to clean your lenses (for eye...eye lenses) cuz I need to do that :P I know how but...more information is always needed

[claptoned0]

Let's throw it into the water, it will be faster!

[bronxboyXXX]

LMAO!!! You don't kneed to do all of this if you have a special kind of microfiber cloth.I don't know the exact name of the one I'm talking about but I know them when I see them.

[MrCookiecorpse]

@szatanizmo What a load of bollocks about flare ive always used a uv filter never had ONE Problem

[xboxlive6]

@szatanizmo That's what she said.

[allusernamestaken01]

this guy sure makes use of every square millimeter of that paper :D

[noahsoskha118]

@paulazarel bad idea

[kunakos]

@szatanizmo buy a decent filter.