Cleaning Lens

[ArronC]

What lens cleaning techniques are you using?

I have been using the B&W UV "haze" filter, and have been prone to getting dust on the lens.

I am considering buying...
Rosco Lens Tissue Pad of 100
http://www.filmtools.com/roslentispad.html

and

Ultra Clarity Lens Cleaner Pack
http://www.filmtools.com/ulclarlenspr2.html
in case of smudges

 

[matt s.]

I usually just use these in this order.

http://www.filmtools.com/bigblower.html


http://www.filmtools.com/filmikclot.html

 

[modus]

I sometimes use individual pre-moistened wipes:

http://www.markertek.com/Chemicals-Cleaning-Supplies/Cleaning-Wipes/Chemtronics/CP410.xhtml

 

[PaulWM]

OK it was a few years ago but a Pro camera operator told me only to use (gently) a lens blower/brush as mentioned above then a Selvyt cloth. These are used by jewellers apparently because of their high quality fibres. Also, they are not impregnated with silicon or anything else. Fairly cheap on Ebay last time I looked BUT I was also told to only ever wash these with mild soap flakes then rinse lots of times afterwards.

Never had a problem with this combination.

 

[averan]

true linen cloth napkins work beautifully as well.
no water or cleaning solution needed.
doesn't scratch like cotton.
absorbs oils and moisture, which blowing on it won't do (salt water spray, cooking grease droplets, etc).
i always keep one in the camera bag, but if you just have a bit of dust, the air blowing methods are best.