Lens Pens.
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It depends. If you get one at Wal-Mart or Amazon then no. The ones you get from B&H or Reef Photo Video usually are amazing.
I guess it really depends on what that convex eraser thing on the business end is made of. The difference between a good one and crap is the difference between an Atlas Bipod and the Chineese airsoft copy.
I thought I would be assured of getting a good one from Nikon. Disappointed. I hope it's still possible to get a good one by going thru a camera shop. It's possible the greater margin from selling China crap has displaced the real product from the market.
I guess it really depends on what that convex eraser thing on the business end is made of. The difference between a good one and crap is the difference between an Atlas Bipod and the Chineese airsoft copy.
I thought I would be assured of getting a good one from Nikon. Disappointed. I hope it's still possible to get a good one by going thru a camera shop. It's possible the greater margin from selling China crap has displaced the real product from the market.
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Definitely do not skimp out on a lens pen. If your optics are that dirty take them to a professional to clean if you are unsure.
I have a lot of time using the Lens Pen, Mini Pro II. I find they work great when you follow the directions in the package and take your time. You may want to rinse the lens to remove larger chunks of debris before using the brush for the small stuff. Make sure you read the optics manual before using water during cleaning. Some optical coatings shouldn't be cleaned when they are wet.
I use this Carson lens pen, it works pretty well, I have no complaints with it.
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i dont use lens pens. zeiss lens wipes, you can get a big box for cheep at walmart. i rotate them so im not using the same surface over again they are large enough to do this and cheep enough to start a new one. i carry them in the field in my kit or pocket, if the lens has visible dust i use air to blow it off then the wipe. i would never use a lens pen all you need is one small piece of debris to become imbedded in your lens pen and scratched lens.
Have you ever had a lens pen scratch a lens surface?
I've been using them over a decade on multiple optics in the field and at the bench and haven't experienced any issues with the pen damaging the coatings.
I've been using them over a decade on multiple optics in the field and at the bench and haven't experienced any issues with the pen damaging the coatings.
the design just worries me all you need is it to pick up one piece of debris i had one years didn't care for it years ago all you need is one time on a high end scope i suppose if you blow the dust off before using it could be alright i do not want to debate you just stating what i use even if its some what off thread.
There's really not much to debate, there's nothing wrong with the design, I've used them on everything from Schmidt & Bender optics to a lowly Bushnell red dot, they're fine. Just don't use them foolishly and use the attached brush to remove major dust and debris before using the tip clean up any smudges. I've used the Zeiss wipes also and I've found that I consistently have to go back and remove smudges left over from the wipe, but they are good for getting rid of stubborn water spots or finger prints. Having both is never a bad idea.
I use a small soft paint brush with dawn soap and distilled water in a spray bottle. Works great!
Did you use only lens cloth on that?
I use very rare any cemicals,, just dont trust that those are safe for the lens coatings.
I use very rare any cemicals,, just dont trust that those are safe for the lens coatings.
The less you touch them the better. Air dry is fine.
I have NEVER had to clean a lens in the field. Not that they are perfect but always usable.
Basically, I clean my spotter and binocular once a year and almost never clean a scope lens. I am very diligent about closing caps immediately after shooting.
I have NEVER had to clean a lens in the field. Not that they are perfect but always usable.
Basically, I clean my spotter and binocular once a year and almost never clean a scope lens. I am very diligent about closing caps immediately after shooting.
Let me ask a stupid question, my native language is not an a english.
But i do know understand that, air dry, but what do you mean of it?
I know if my scope get´s wet and few drops of it, but what if my finger do make a mark on it?
What do you mean of that, air dry?
But i do know understand that, air dry, but what do you mean of it?
I know if my scope get´s wet and few drops of it, but what if my finger do make a mark on it?
What do you mean of that, air dry?
No stupid questions here, rinse scope Lens with the distilled water after cleaning and you don’t need to wipe it. Air dry simply means you leave it alone/ don’t touch with cloth etc.
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