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Originally Posted by tailwag
.....Also, I hope I don't dilute this thread, but have you ever actually cleaned your lens, and if so, how did you do it (exactly) and what did you use. I am yet to clean them, and I am only speaking of cleaning them from possible dust or just grime that would come after time. I am totally scared to touch the glass with anything, but I also realise that sooner or later I am going to have to clean them, any advice?
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I'm not sure you really want to know! Early on, when I found dew on my (cheap) 20x80s objective lenses one evening, I pulled out my hankie and wiped it off! I looked next day and, yes, I'd added a couple of fine scratches to the coating!
I've been much more cautious with my 12x60s and 30x100s.
My approach now is:-
1) dew guards
2 ) I've bought a 12V hairdryer and a 12V battery - they test out OK in the garage, so I'm looking forward to a field test soon.
3) I carry a photographic "puffer" to first blow off dust etc.
4) If I've picked up smears, front or rear, and I notice that eyepieces being so close to eyes and face, seem to attract something that smears, then I breath on the lens and gently wipe with the cloth that was supplied (after I've "puffed" the dust away.
5) But, usually, just ignore minor stuff.