Azzure_7 Goldmember  1,102 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX. Singapore, Bogor, Indonesia. More info | Jan 15, 2007 09:02 | #1 Currently I bought a lens pen from BestBuy and it really make my lens dirtier. . .Oh gosh so frustrated.
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75D Goldmember  1,504 posts Likes: 3 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada More info | Jan 15, 2007 09:05 | #2 Have had a Lenspen for 6 months now and haven't had any problems, ckeans the lens perfectly. 40D Rebel XT
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Azzure_7 THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,102 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX. Singapore, Bogor, Indonesia. More info | It leaves like marking.. . . just like when you clean your window using a wet towel. It's so ugly and it's dry now with the stains there.
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Jan 15, 2007 14:42 | #4 If you have a microfiber cloth, you can breathe on the lens to fog it, then wipe with microfiber cloth and the streakiness will be gone. You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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anglext Member  245 posts Joined Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee More info | Jan 15, 2007 14:47 | #5 is it made by Dynex? i used to work at best buy and dynex was the bestbuy brand of things. Very cheap but that also reflects the quality of the product. Website
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TenaCJed Goldmember  More info | I have a lens pen and it works great. I also use the sensor clean one and that has worked very good for me as well. These are also good because you should be allowed to take them on a flight, well I will be finding out very soon on that one. John W
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Jan 15, 2007 16:42 | #7 My lens pens (several brands, but only one company makes them) all work just fine. Jon
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hard12find Senior Member  597 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA More info | Jan 15, 2007 18:30 | #8 Rubbing alcohol, or lens wipes work good with a microfiber cloth to dry them...Jim 20D, 10D, Fuji S-20, Mamiya C220 medium format, Sekonic L-508 meter, 2 alien bee 800's, AB remotes, Sigma 500 HS flash, 70-200 F2.8 L, Sigma 24-70 F2.8 EX DG, lots of glass, lots of stuff,
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Azzure_7 THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,102 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX. Singapore, Bogor, Indonesia. More info | Jan 15, 2007 23:31 | #9 anglext wrote in post #2545961  is it made by Dynex? i used to work at best buy and dynex was the bestbuy brand of things. Very cheap but that also reflects the quality of the product.  Some items can be found that are good but few and far. Don't buy items to clean expensive gear at bestbuy. lol sry but its the truth.Exactly. ..Ugh so frustrating.. .
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scottbergerphoto Cream of the Crop  5,429 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA More info | Never had a LensPen make my lens dirtier. Make sure you use a blower first so that you aren't pushing around dust. One World, One Voice Against Terror,
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Jon Cream of the Crop 69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Jan 16, 2007 08:43 | #11 Jon wrote in post #2546466 My lens pens (several brands, but only one company makes them) all work just fine. penyuijo wrote in post #2548439 Exactly. ..Ugh so frustrating.. . Somebody recommend one brand for me pls. . Seriously, there's only one maker although a number of companies stick their labels on them. My several are identical aside from the name printed on the side. Jon
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Azzure_7 THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,102 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX. Singapore, Bogor, Indonesia. More info | Jan 16, 2007 11:35 | #12 scottbergerphoto wrote in post #2549620 Never had a LensPen make my lens dirtier. Make sure you use a blower first so that you aren't pushing around dust. Do you mean hair blower?
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scottbergerphoto Cream of the Crop 5,429 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA More info | Jan 16, 2007 12:30 | #13 penyuijo wrote in post #2550493 Do you mean hair blower? What kind of blower? Do I have to use specific type of blower? Something like the Rocket Blower. One World, One Voice Against Terror,
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FREEZE Senior Member  607 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Manitoba Canada More info | Jan 16, 2007 13:10 | #14 Totaly agree got a lens pen one Christmas and it is just useless. Leaves streaks on the lens anyplace itls touched. Started using microfibre cloths with cleaning solution.
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anglext Member 245 posts Joined Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee More info | Jan 16, 2007 23:25 | #15 Jon wrote in post #2549759 Seriously, there's only one maker although a number of companies stick their labels on them. My several are identical aside from the name printed on the side. No, I promise that Best Buys company Dynex independently makes these. They are a $1.99, I wouldn't trust anything that cost that little to touch my lens. LINK TO SUCKY LENS PEN Website
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