Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Actually, I have taken some great pictures through remarkably filthy glass and I consider lens cleaning to be pretty unimportant. B.D. could tell you how I apply the same maintenance principles to my car, too. That said, however, if a lens really needs cleaning, I first blow or brush off any grit. Then I use a soft cotton cloth to wipe the lens. If there is any stubborn spot, such as a finger print, I breathe on the lens to deposit a bit of condensation and wipe again. I have never put a cleaning mark or scratch on any lens, though all of my lenses date from at least 1985 and I can't say how this method will work on older coatings. Modern coatings are amazingly tough. My cloth of choice is a rag from an old cotton dress shirt which has worn through at the elbows or become completely frayed at the cuffs or collar. Ted Grant and others prefer ancient undergarments. You be the judge. Buzz Hausner - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Erik van der Meulen Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 3:07 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] Lens cleaning Dear group - I have recently decided to have my (new) 35-Cron and 90-Elmarit live without UV filter. Thought about it for a bit and decided that I seems a little silly to spend on the best quality lens to protect it with an additional glass surface which, at best, does not add to quality. Anyway, now I would like to have suggestions how to go about periodically cleaning the lens (front and rear element) without harming it. I have seen adds with lenses sold with 'little cleaning marks'. Is there a way to avoid those? Currently I am a little reluctant to touch the glass with anything at all ;-) Thanks a lot for any thoughts or pointers! - -- Erik van der Meulen <e.van.der.meulen@avondel.com> - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html