Cleaning lens

[jdbb]

I've searched this site and other websites looking for lens cleaning instructions. There are a lot of different opinions on what is best.

I haven't been able to find anything relating to cleaning Canon lenses but have found a Nikon tutorial. Is there any difference in cleaning techniques between the two brands.

Can a Canon L lens be cleaned in the same way as a standard lens?

regards

John

[Lance B]

Here is a good reference:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2011/05/the-lensrentals-lens-cleaning-methods

I use a blower bulb first to remove lose dust etc.
Then use a dedicted lens brush, that I do not use for anything else, to brush of the more stubborn dust.
I then use a Lens Pen as described in the article.
If I still have a mark on the lens, I may try a micro fibre lens cloth and breath.

[Bennymiata]

Here's some tips from B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/photography/tips-solutions/how-clean-your-lens-and-filters-properly?BI=8380&kw=How_to_Clean_Your_Lens


What Lance says is also correct and a Lens Pen is a great investment as it is small and easy to fit in the bag and comes in very handy.
If you buy the pack of 3, they come in a nice microfibre pouch which can also be used to clean the lens.
Pity they don't make one which also has a blower built into it.

One other little tip is to always clean your lenses upside-down so that the dust falls to earth, rather than floating down back onto the lens.
Gravity is your friend.