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8/3/12 at 8:54am

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So I've just received a brand new nikon d5100, and I managed to get a finger print on the lens already.

My question is ''What is the safest and most effective way to clean my lens?''
So far I've had a look at lens pens but I'm not really sure about them.

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8/3/12 at 8:58am

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i personally use a blower (like the rocket blower) to blow off any loose debris that you might not notice. Then with a nitrile glove and lens paper dampened with cleaning fluid, wipe the lens. Then buff with dry piece of lens paper. If necessary, i also buff with a clean (important. handle it only with your gloved hand) microfiber lens cloth.

this is just my "once in a while" cleaning method. works like a charm on my canon 50mm, 17-40mm L, and kit lens.

also throw on a UV filter when you're done. Then you dont have to worry about touching the lens glass. It's cheap insurance.
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8/3/12 at 9:19am

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For the front element - rocket blower for dust, lint-free microfiber cloth to get the fingerprint out. Using a UV filter is fine and can be relatively cheap, but I only use them in environments that I know there's going to be excessive dust/dirt/debris or an actual risk of damage.

If it's on the rear element, you should be a bit more careful, you really want to avoid getting imperfections on the rear element.

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8/7/12 at 10:14am

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Thank for the info guys.

I've decided to buy the lens pen kit pro, as I want something that is quick and easy to use, and also something that takes up very little space.

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8/7/12 at 4:15pm

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Just buy a microfiber cloth and a blower brush. LensPens are alright, but a little more of a pain to use than your index finger and a microfiber.
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8/8/12 at 7:00am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bg92

Thank for the info guys.

I've decided to buy the lens pen kit pro, as I want something that is quick and easy to use, and also something that takes up very little space.

Quick and easy you say? Breathe on it and wipe it with your shirt. Works fine for me all the time.

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$4 lens cloth on B&H just buy one and use it. not possible to regret that purchase

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Spit shine

jk! I just carry a cheapo microfiber tower, does the job

If you grab a quality filter, it offers great protection for your lens and doesn't alter the image much, if any.

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