i think Lenspen IS the brand already :bsmilie:
tip : NEVER apply lens cleaning fluid AND use lenspen at same time to clean off the cleaning fluid.... there is some sort of color run from the lenspen if u do that.... personal (stupid) experience
Sorry, I didn't know. Everyone just told me to buy a lenspen in my previous thread about fingerprints. So, what did everyone exactly mean when they told me to buy a lenspen?
yes.Thanks for the link, I just watched the demo. Seems easy to use. I'll get one tomorrow then.
Also, should I get a lens hood or a UV filter to protect my lens? What do you all suggest?
yes.
get a cheap hoya HMC uv filter.
Alright. So for my 18-55mm Canon Kit lens, I should get the 58mm lens, right? Plus, I have a rather stupid question, since I've never used a filter before. After I fit the filter to my lens, can I still put the lens cap on? Or I have to remove the filter after every shoot? Pardon this stupid question, I'm a newbie as you all know.
Alright. So for my 18-55mm Canon Kit lens, I should get the 58mm lens, right? Plus, I have a rather stupid question, since I've never used a filter before. After I fit the filter to my lens, can I still put the lens cap on? Or I have to remove the filter after every shoot? Pardon this stupid question, I'm a newbie as you all know.
Yes,lens cap still can put on![]()
Lenspen is a brand, but the term is used so often to describe the item that the salesman will know want you want even if that very brand is not available (just like how Pampers and diapers have been used interchangeably).
Perhaps you might want to get either the hood or the UV filter first before deciding if you really need the other.
I'll risk sounding like a snob of kit lenses, but I feel it can be a disportionate amount of money to spend for the 18-55mm IS if you were to get both the filter AND the hood.
Alright, thanks for the piece of advice. What would you recommend? Buying a hood or a filter?
Alright, thanks for the piece of advice. What would you recommend? Buying a hood or a filter?
Get a Lenspen to help clean your lens.
Get a blower to help blow dust off areas where the brush can't reach and also for end-of-day cleaning after shooting in a dusty environment.
Get a microfibre.
Get a cleaning kit, not those cheap $9, invest in a branded one, like
Get a filter ... like Hoya HMC Multi-Coated UV(0) Filter 58mm for $26 from K-13 Marketing at Peninsula Plaza.
If you want a hood, a hood from Canon will cost you $29 from Canon's Link at VivoCity. Model is EW60C, it is a shallow one. If you want to get a 3rd party, can be had for anything below $20. However, get only a compatible one, not those flower petal types, cos you will have vignetting problem at the wide (18mm) angle focal range.
EDIT: Last but not least, when you are at those camera shops, ask about Dry Cabinet. Since you sounded paranoid about the fingerprint on the lens, might as well get one of this, cos you don't want to have fungus growing in your lenses and even camera. You can use it to store other important magnetic/electronic devices in it. What size to get? You have to figure it out how many lenses you want to have in the future, and other things u want to store in it.
Hope this helps answer ALL your questions, from past forums as well as this one.
Cheers!