How to clean inside a lens? -- Canon EF and EF-S Lenses in photography-on-the.net forums

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Dec 09, 2010 19:03 | #1

Hi Guys,

My 17-55 2.8 has gathered a few specs of dust inside the lens.

I've heard that this is quite common for this lens, but I was just wondering how can you clean dust that seems to be inside?

Thanks.

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Dec 09, 2010 19:05 | #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOZRN2mxajk

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Dec 09, 2010 19:05 | #3

Try this site > http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/drp

I followed the instructions and cleaned my 17-55 very easily.

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Dec 09, 2010 19:08 | #4

Canon will also do it for about $85. That's what I would do as I don't trust myself opening up my camera gear - that's just me though.

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Dec 09, 2010 19:11 | #5

IF they don't affect your photos why fret about it?

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Dec 09, 2010 19:12 | #6

coirchlid wrote in post #11425333

Canon will also do it for about $85. That's what I would do as I don't trust myself opening up my camera gear - that's just me though.

My thoughts exactly

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Dec 09, 2010 19:45 as a reply to @ Josh101's post | #7

The week after you clean it - they will be back to haunt you.

Ignore it.

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