.th Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 hi<br>title says pretty much all, as you know the front element is sort of deep to getto, and to make things worse, i got some broken glass on mine. i've blown withwhat i've got (reluctant to use compressed canned air), and wiped carefully, buti still haven't gotten it quite as spotless as i'd like to... now i'm sure i'mbeing picky and all, but any tips..??<br><br> input appreciated..<br><br> best<br>th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The best tip I can give you is not to overdo it; you can easily make things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik_loza Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Use compressed air. You won't hurt it with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_rubenstein___nyc Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Blow crud out. Brush remaining particles out with a soft brush. Clean with lens cleaner followed by a little warm breath and wiped with microfiber cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 <A HREF="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=156884&is=REG&addedTroughType=search">These brushes</A> are safe and effective for cleaning lenses. Use compressed air first to get the larger particles off. <P> When cleaning the 60/2.8, be sure to extend the lens fully, invert it, and blow air between the "nested cones" that are used for lens extension. Any type of hard particle (sand, glass, stone) that works it's way into these areas can easily destroy the focusing mechanism. <P> If you use the lens regularly outdoors (as I do), make a habit of doing this after each session to ensure the lens stays clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Bruce, I was wondering why do you recommend cleaning it with warm breath before using a microfibre cloth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Warm breath is the best. It contains a mix of nutrient particles and fungi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Be sure to talk dirty to it, too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.th Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 thanks all... i'll see if i can find a chainsaw to clean it with then, while i breath intensively on it, in language not to be repeated here... ,-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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