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[@mdschulz6879]

Saw the original video you posted about this technique and have been religiously following your regimen ever since. The results are so impeccable that even a pristine Kimwipe foolishly used IMMEDIATELY following the procedure does nothing except somehow pull a smear out of its KIM-ASS and make me chase it around the lens in vain until I finally give up, dispatching one last Q-tip to finish the job right. The only modification I can say I've successfully made is the subsitution of Everclear for the isopropyl alcohol... Gonna go have me a shot of "lens cleaner" right now as a matter of fact. Thanks a million!!

[@nickmatthews4939]

Great technique. I shall stop using wire wool from now on. 🤣

[@robertvarner9079]

Why....what's wrong with wire wool?

[@madphotographer762]

I actually use spit and a hankie... ! Slack eh.

[@lescobrandon3047]

I used to dip the front of the lens in slightly warm water with a drop of detergent. No, it did clean them. I even began a fungus garden with them.

[@kerzkinetic]

The same gag used in all the replies - and it's still funny every time. lmao

[@schiomigadj]

😂😂😂

[@mikenofi281]

One of the best cleaning methods on KZbin. My only comment is you are rubbing the coating way more than necessary. The probability of scratching the lens during cleaning is directly proportional to contact time. The best cleaning methods minimize lens cleaning contact time. As a general rule dabbing is preferable to rubbing or polishing. I like your idea of spinning the lens. I use a 6 inch Lazy Susan with cotton swabs. It works great!

[@HoggetBlanker]

Thanks for the demonstration. You've talked about how to do this in some older videos but this is the first where you actually do it. There's a couple of things I had been doing wrong but now it can be done right :)

[@DougFresh]

WOW I was HYPNOTIZED by that spinning lens....trippy

[@Roke87]

These are my favorite type of videos, thanks for posting. Do you use a different technique if you're cleaning individual lens elements? As for synthetic swabs as being abrasive, in my experience I've found that the swab itself is not abrasive, but they get really soggy when dipped in liquid and it's easy to scratch with the end of the plastic handle. Unless you're worried about particles/fibres being left behind cotton seems the better option like you said. I've used acetone->isopropyl->distilled water for cleaning that's pretty standard in semiconductor fab for quick initial cleaning. Acetone will quickly dissolve oils and organics, but leaves significant residue, so the alcohol dissolves that and is more water-soluble. Then the water finishes, and I blow dry with N2. Any reason to avoid acetone with photography lenses? I'm thinking of starting to do some lens repair as a hobby with some cheap "as-is" stuff on eBay.

[@jakeduggan3854]

I use your method all the time now. Forgot to like and comment, so I'm doing it now. Sharing this video with a friend as they asked me how to clean lenses properly. I modified your method a little bit by replacing the distilled water for steam from my kettle on the que tip. I found that 5-8 seconds of steam on the tip gives the perfect amount of moisture.

[@tokyokid19]

Great tutorial Ken!!! Thanks as always

[@IWriteDrama]

Just used your technique on some FD lenses I came to acquire. It couldn't have worked better. So clean, so easy, so inexpensive to get the equipment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@honeysucklecat]

I just put mine in the washing machine with some sox, and then tumble dry on warm for about an hour. I helps to put a few handfuls of Damp Rid in the dryer, along with some rocks to help beat out the moisture. But you don't want to use dryer sheets. Those things are NASTY.

[@RyanMiddleton_the_Rhino]

That spinning motion is also how I mix things in a mixing bowl or cooking pan. It is thorough and efficient.

[@bleepbleepohio]

Make more of these videos. They are strangely calming.

[@simplexj4298]

Interesting, thanks a lot for posting! One question: What's your opinion about 99.x % isopropyl instead of 70 %? My thought: regarding chemical cleaning power it would make no difference, but 70% mixture contains 30% of water, which then could find its way behind the spanner ring or even the front element if I'm not careful enough. After using isopropyl as a solvent for grease left by fingers and other dirt, what do I need the distilled water for?

[@MinhajMalik]

This is real education right here. Thanks for everything.

[@Fixxxer]

Now this is useful. Thank you, Ken.

[@jacobmcginnis7092]

An ex of mine once "cleaned" her Zeiss lens by breathing on it, then rubbing it on her shirt. I felt physical pain when I saw her do that, though she stopped once I showed her what to do instead. XD

[@MrMer2112]

Always enjoy your videos Ken, thank you!

[@mikeyang8040]

I just tried your technique to remove a finger print on the objective lens of my rifle scope, and worked like MAGIC! Thank youuuuuuuu.

[@Iorndealer]

Excellent advise and Technique. Thank You Ken !

[@ernolaunis]

Thank you. After you’re teachings I’ve been opening many lenses from Takumars to Olys. My lenses are nowadays always beautiful! As in camera expos! Thank you dude.

[@claudiupap3903]

I've tried the method you used.It works great.Thanks.I never had lenses that clean.

[@danncorbit3623]

I have seen plenty of "how to clean a lens" videos that are (in reality) tutorials on how to damage your lens. How refreshing to see an intelligent discussion of the topic!

[@richardevon3405]

Concise and well shot. Right up there with your sensor cleaning vid. Thanks, Ken.

[@digitalfire4433]

I haven’t seen you do this with two Q-Tips at the same time on the last video I’ve seen you do. I actually have to take apart a YongNuo 35mm f2 lens. It came out of the screw in housing it was in a few weeks ago. I accidentally touched the front element and the inside element. I also have a Nikkor 50mm f1.4 I need to clean that has a little bit of fungus on the inside (I bought the lens off of somebody like that a year and some change ago). What do you recommend I do to clean the fungus? I let my friend borrow it and he said it doesn’t get as sharp as the one he has (he has the same lens also, only beat the hell up).

[@mattroberts9199]

Thank you for everything. Watch all your videos. I’m just bought the Nikon 14-24 2.8f. What is the best way to go if you want a polarizing filter as well as some Nd filters. Shooting with d500. Thanks again for your wealth of knowledge.

[@mikefellows3901]

Remember your original demo using this technique and have nothing but praise for it :o) Best method bar none, cheers Ken :o) !

[@clarrief6137]

I love you vids . Do you think you could do some more macro related videos

[@robertsmiley8829]

See the motion, be the motion.

[@flyerbluedog]

I hear Leica's recommended protocol is taking a bath with the lens... 😂

[@Heivang]

Finally a propper guide for this shit. I always end up with a oily film on top when trying to clean my lenses. Always something around the ring.

[@emperor4677]

Hey Ken, I can only find the casual ethanol alcohol- is it going to do the same job as isopropyl rubbing alcohol? From what I see for ORP and Ph meters people use ethanol alcohol so I assume ethanol is going to be the same?

[@NilsJakobson]

Take a piece of soft toilet paper, spray a bit of Zeiss lens cleaner, yes you need to buy it, and just wipe. Repeat if necessary each time with a new piece of toilet paper. And that is all you need to do. No need to spend so much time with q-tips, they are only needed to remove though spots.

[@georgeslteif]

Hi Ken. Have you had the chance to test the Tokina 14-20? Is better or not as good as the Tamron 10-24mm? Thanks for your help!!

[@randykhaw]

very useful Ken..thanks a lot for this..

[@erikatzen9216]

Thanks ! This is how to do it, perfect. Keep em coming, please!

[@JoeRiggsMentalist]

Love this video. I now only use this method. I get the medical Qtips, cotton, 2 Qtips in each sealed packet. I like these for travel and the longer handles. Thanks again!!

[@javierdelarosa4761]

Does this same technique also work on the back element of the lens?

[@vincencohan3626]

Can u use sellotape quickly remove oily smudge like when u clean surface of your phone before applying protective glass layer

[@kristofbarta2964]

Cool I'm gonna try the double q-tip tip of yours. I've been doing it with your method but with one q-tip concentrating in small areas at a time (frustrating AF). For me a small amount of alcohol

[@mpmphoto]

This is very informative Ken. Much appreciated. Lens cleaner and lens cloths always seem to make them dirtier!

[@kathodosdotcom]

never use lens cleaner :)

[@PolarBlairGaming]

I just use steel wool and some recycled bath water. Works like a charm.

[@sclogse1]

Hard to find 0000000000000000.

[@richodphoto]

a Poltergeist referrence? well done.

[@alexandrapyatetskaya300]

Could you please share your thoughts on the magnifying loupes for the LDS screens....Considering if it is best to buy just a Nikon DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece vs Zacuto a magnifying screen?

[@Sunjammr]

Exactly, right...as always, with one very minor caveat; I get better results with 91% isopropyl alcohol as it is more aggressive as a organic solvent, and leaves far less residue to remove in subsequent steps. Your thoughts on this?

[@martinlindstedtmandal7383]

This video is so helpful!! Thank you!! Works so well!!

[@joeldoxtator9804]

What would you suggest for a 600mm f4 lens front element? Seems a bit big for q-tips.

[@jonlouis2582]

Boy was that helpful! Subscribing.

[@frankaquino8677]

Ken totally off topic but have you ever worked with gemstones? I had an idea to cut some stone with a dremel tool and polish them for making unique shutter release buttons, basically gluing them to flat soft shutter releases. Kind of a cool idea, no idea if it would work.

[@kathodosdotcom]

ages ago i did work a lap wheel

[@raidriar01]

Dude, this method is amazing! Thanks so much!

[@artbyact]

Amazing technique! Do you clean sunglasses and prescription glasses the same way? Thanks!

[@Caracalaba]

You should've done it in the Bob Ross fashion

[@alexanderrr1825]

The stereo on this video creates a sort of ASMR effect :)

[@vegar1tube]

Great tutorial on how to clean camera lenses. It was very informative, thanks for the video brother 👍🖑

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

No more hoo hoo and use the bottom of your t-shirt to wipe clean. No more Windex either! Ken's doing it perfectly.

[@MaximC]

Is there any difference between lens cleaning pens, for example a no brand from AliExpress and one from an original brand (from local stores)? I wonder if one from AliExpress will scratch the lens, or something.

[@kerzkinetic]

"Guaran-damn-tee you". (@9:35) Too bloody right mate. Good ad-damn-vice. Thanks. Respect from Australia

[@antoniesb4330]

Mate have you ever try to restore scratches on aluminum lens (as Zeiss) with the cold oxidation chemical (as Aluminum Black)? I'm tented to try but first I'd like to hear your opinion about this. Thank you

[@tedbundy7167]

Hey dude.... will this work just as fine on expensive scopes and their coatings?? And is 90% iso alcohol ok to use?? Thanks

[@robertmcnamara6425]

Great video, thank you for posting !!!

[@MaximC]

If I'm not mistaken, with 99,9% isopropyl alcohol one doesn't even need to use distilled water. My guess distilled water has same amount of impurities (0,1%) if not more.

[@edgarsteele]

Thank you for this great video; very informative. What would be your preferred method for cleaning up a lens while out for a day shoot?

[@sclogse1]

Zeiss lens swabs. Sealed packets.

[@BullittMustang3121]

Spectacular videos, so fuckingly informative, I can hardly stand it. Learned a FUCKTON from watching them. Made a donation, I encourage everyone else to, as well. Thx Ken! And, oh, starting my own photog business soon! D850 on the way, have a handful of vintage and a handful of modern Nikkor lenses already. Psyched, pumped and ready to shoot...!

[@JefferyAHoward]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@marvinling1434]

Hi, your videos are great man, just wanna ask what about a fixed lens camera like the Fuji X100V, how should I maintain or clean it? Thanks. Anyone mind to help me, cause this is my first camera.

[@honeysucklecat]

what about eyeglasses? same technique, or do you have any special tips for that?

[@lea4777]

Your confidence is convincing... Tried it worked

[@wnewton5137]

Do you have advice for cleaning a lens where you need to get the inner parts cleaned? I fell into a river and water of course got inside my lens. It works but is very dirty.

[@shawnshing614]

Dear sir Yes , this is the best way to clean the lens n I’m absolutely agree with you. Bravo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@j.pocket]

That's a good technique. With that title, you had to bring it and, you brought it. Well played.

[@francescomorino8602]

Thanks for the video! Does it matter what kind of brush it is?

[@jackblevel8296]

Fantastic video, very well described

[@wsteffen]

Many thanks! Very good tip! :)

[@TheBigfatmatt]

Cool, can you do a similar demo of how in the heck I can clean in and behind the rubber part of the viewfinder on my X100T please?

[@sclogse1]

The rubber part is removable.

[@TheBigfatmatt]

@@sclogse1 Thanks, Sold it now and have a clean X100v, but presume it is the same method, have also become a lot more fussy about keeping my eye viewfinder covered when not in use, sweat, breath,dandruff and all other things that find their way in there, Cheers buddy

[@ytano5782]

You got 1/3 EV more, if you use the rocket instead of granade air blower.

[@NJ_Galactic]

Damn dude, always teaching me something new

[@MB-or8js]

Have already the cotton Q-tips, dist. water, and ethanol (from the lab). Will follow this advice!

[@beavis1474]

Get urself silicone wipes (hard to get but its pro way to do it and manage statics). Cotton buds are good only as level one cleaning process, after that static controlled microfibre will be necessary.

[@kathodosdotcom]

no,,,,, microfiber is synthetic and scratches the AR coating

[@mikenofi281]

Never use silicone on a coated lens. Silicone wipes are a carry over from the old days when eyeglasses we're all made of glass and uncoated. It will interfere with the AR performance. Once it is on the coating it can only be removed by burning it off the surface!

[@nadantagaming2276]

Tried this way of cleaning but with 45% isopropyl and it worked like a charm too! Recommend!

[@nevtube15]

Thanks...very thorough. I have been paying to have my lens cleaned, now I don’t have to do this anymore.

[@DrErickLopez]

damn, what about a Takumar SMC 50mm f4 macro where its a tiny lens waaaay deep? great vid BTW!

[@dr4sail852]

Thank you very helpful and clearly explained

[@alexandretoutoundji4789]

Can i use silicone gel ( used for plastics pars of cars) to restore the shine of whittened. rubbers (Focus ring rubber for exemple)?

[@fandangofandango2022]

Most Most Helpful Thank You Sir.

[@Noealz]

I thought you were going to throw a lens into the washing machine at first when I saw the title

[@richardb.1414]

Ken, should be a new clean cotton cloth where you swipe off the Q tip , coze you may pick up some abrasive particles. I don't know how lens factories do this cleaning job, they have several classes of disposable tissues, and the fluids are a secret

[@kathodosdotcom]

well yes clean

[@javierdelarosa4761]

Bro I literally just did this and I am just... wow amazing

[@JBGuarino43]

May sound dumb ,but never used or made distilled water can you buy or make?

[@JorgeGomezz]

Nice, thanks! Can you make one on how to properly clean the sensor?

[@mooshyvids7238]

I can’t help but see residue after I clean it and it’s driving me nuts! I know liquid didn’t seep into my lens after trying this technique. But take a light (LEDs work good) and search the surface and there is this film that looks as if the alcohol residue is still there and no matter how many times I try it just won’t come off!!! Help please, what am I doing wrong

[@Lahndon]

Would you use the same technique for cleaning the Nikon 14-24mm?

[@bernym4047]

I fit a uv filter to all my lenses. ANY and ALL cleaning processes are detrimental to a lens no matter how microscopic. So I can clean my uv filter and when it gets scratched, I replace it. However great cleaning tips. Thanks.

[@ronangsr]

what are you r thoughts on Pancro lens cleaner? apparently its used in the movie industry on the cinema lens, and some kimwwipes

[@dunnymonster]

Guess I should stop breathing on my lens glass and wiping it with an oily cloth lol 😋

[@GifAppel]

Thanks for the great channel. Any tips on cleaning the back glass of a lens?

[@kathodosdotcom]

same thing, just careful NO water seeping around the edges

[@tlight901]

Ace, thank you.

[@sleaponit21]

you forgot to say, leave them in the bosh to soak overnight first.

[@brucesmith9144]

Never any product containing ammonia (like Windex) as it will attack AR coating. I had a few spatters of latex paint (it has some ammonia in it) absolutely destroy the AR coating on my eyeglasses. Expensive lesson learned.

[@umiumi2638]

How much pressure are you pressing with the qtips?

[@eagleeye8916]

That's a cool grenade blower . If I took that with me on travel tsa security would tackle me like a linebacker on blitz mode lol

[@kathodosdotcom]

theyre cute, from ebay

[@mikester1290]

Yeah, I WONT be taking one of these to the airshow!

[@DLidea]

Hi, I’ve tried your technique and no matter how much I try to remove any excess water from the q-tip beforehand, there’s always water marks at the end that won’t just dry and disappear... I really don’t understand what I’m doing wrong since I’m following all your steps and I’ve seen all your videos about cleaning lenses... can someone help me? I use water from a freshly opened for cleaning purpose bottle, what’s wrong with me ?

[@sclogse1]

Try the Zeiss cleaning cloths. Bunch it up when rubbing to eliminate abrasion. Turn it over when dirty or finish with a fresh one. Then use the blower. I just bought a box of..what, 500 of them..