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brk-lnt · 07-26-2011, 10:36 AM

While we're on the topic of general cleaning...

All my new lenses get a UV filter first thing after they come out of the box. A UV filter has very little effect on the image itself, and this is a good thing. It basically acts as a $60 insurance policy on the front of a $1200 lens. Anything that might scratch or damage the lens will be stopped by the UV filter, which is easily replaceable and won't ruin a day of shooting.

You can also minimize the intrusion of dust by minimizing lens swaps, especially during windy moments outdoors. I keep Canon's 24-105L lens on my 5D, and that covers the majority of what I need. Sometimes I have to swap lenses, but more often than not if it's going to be an outdoor shoot I'll keep a longer lenses mounted on one of my backup bodies.

07-26-2011, 10:36 AM	#22
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	While we're on the topic of general cleaning... All my new lenses get a UV filter first thing after they come out of the box. A UV filter has very little effect on the image itself, and this is a good thing. It basically acts as a $60 insurance policy on the front of a $1200 lens. Anything that might scratch or damage the lens will be stopped by the UV filter, which is easily replaceable and won't ruin a day of shooting. You can also minimize the intrusion of dust by minimizing lens swaps, especially during windy moments outdoors. I keep Canon's 24-105L lens on my 5D, and that covers the majority of what I need. Sometimes I have to swap lenses, but more often than not if it's going to be an outdoor shoot I'll keep a longer lenses mounted on one of my backup bodies. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]