Do you lubricate your lenses etc?

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Just Wondered if anybody use anything to lubricate their lenses, filters, hoods etc? And if so what do you use?
 
Hi, there are many ways of lubricating lenses, one is putting grease or oil on the front lens to soften the image. This was done in the past. Today there are filters to achieve this effect.

The other is trying to squirt oil in the slits next to the aperture and/or focusing ring.

Do not do this. Never ! One cannot control where the oil goes inside the lens!
 
twist said:
Nope, why would they need lubing?
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For instance, if a focussing ring does not run smoothly, which is the case with my VOIGTLÄNDER Nokton 1,4/40.

But as I said, never!
 
I have been known to use a tiny rub of a graphite based lubricant on filters' threads. A couple of lines opposite each other on the threads helps reduce the chance of the filter getting stuck. A WHSmiths 2B pencil is what I usually use (or another brand!)
 
To greasy , I find it’s best to just give them a quick rub over in the washing up water and blow dry them with the wife’s hairdryer .or wrap them up tightly in a sweat shirt for protection and 30 minutes in the tumble drier , works well on cameras to
 
munch said:
Just Wondered if anybody use anything to lubricate their lenses, filters, hoods etc? And if so what do you use?
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Wonder why you ask as the only way is to have to lens stripped down and have any internal worn part replaced as necessary. That is what is being done as my Nikon 24-70mm G lens is having a new hood retaining part replaced anyway.
 
realspeed said:
Wonder why you ask as the only way is to have to lens stripped down and have any internal worn part replaced as necessary.
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Was only thinking of the filter ring. hood covers and where the lens is mounted on the camera. My own thought was to use some silicone spray. Sprayed onto a cloth (well away from the camera) and use that.

Thanks for all the helpful comments (not) at least I know not to come on here to look for advice any more.
 
munch said:
Was only thinking of the filter ring. hood covers and where the lens is mounted on the camera. My own thought was to use some silicone spray. Sprayed onto a cloth (well away from the camera) and use that.

Thanks for all the helpful comments (not) at least I know not to come on here to look for advice any more.
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For the threads you got the correct answer, some graphite from a pencil.

The rest, a sense of humour comes in handy often in life. ;)
 
Nod said:
2B pencil is what I usually use
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I would never have thought of that so thank you (y) I have filters and step up rings that tend to "weld" themselves together, usually when I'm out in the field and need 'em to seperate:mad:

Phil V said:
you got the correct answer, some graphite from a pencil.
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munch said:
Just Wondered if anybody use anything to lubricate their lenses, filters, hoods etc? And if so what do you use?
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@ OP. Like Phil says you have got he correct answer and I have benefited too from the advice from Nod so be assured your post was worthwhile even if you did receive a bit of ribbing, which I might add is the norm on TP……..Take a look in the film and conventional forum…..I suspect half te posts in there involve p*** taking…..often from me!:exit::D
 
Sense of humour is fine but sometimes people just want a straight answer.

Several threads have talked about a lack of "engagement" in this forum. Unfortunately this thread just reinforces why I hardly ever post in anything other than out of focus.
 
On the other hand, you did get the answer you need so not all bad. I understand that at times the 'banter' can be vexing; mostly, it's harmless and you can ignore the trolls [who seem to have disappeared about the tangerine nightmare across the pond] with the click of a mouse. :D
 
Sorry to have posted something humorous , but this is a forum made up of lots of people who will give a hundred different answers to the most simple questions . Some right ,some wrong,some ludicrous . .

The one true answer is this one if you have to ask the question then you simply don’t have the skill level to implement the proper answer ,

Should I really have posted that as it might cause offence ,in reality no .but oh hell this is TP and we do have a reputation to uphold , gonna go off in a sulk now and look at some of gremlins tit pics to cheer myself up :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
 
munch said:
Was only thinking of the filter ring. hood covers and where the lens is mounted on the camera. My own thought was to use some silicone spray. Sprayed onto a cloth (well away from the camera) and use that.

Thanks for all the helpful comments (not) at least I know not to come on here to look for advice any more.
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You're correct in using silicone spray and your application method. As you are probably aware a small amount goes a long way.
 
I do not like silicone anywhere near a lens as it is virtually impossible to remove from surfaces.
 
[QUOTE="the black fox, post: 8270460, member: 66918"
The one true answer is this one if you have to ask the question then you simply don’t have the skill level to implement the proper answer[/QUOTE]

What ya saying Jeff, as asking a question can give you the knowledge to complete a task does it not?
 
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as also you asking this question may get an answer that might agree with your own idea of wether asking a question gives knowledge to complete the task of what the question is?is that correct and what you meant Dave?:p:runaway::LOL:
 
dcash29 said:
[QUOTE="the black fox, post: 8270460, member: 66918"
The one true answer is this one if you have to ask the question then you simply don’t have the skill level to implement the proper answer
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What ya saying Jeff, as asking a question can give you the knowledge to complete a task does it not?[/QUOTE]

nope what I'm actually saying is asking the question (especially on here) will give you myriad answers to a question . ( this is also true of ANY Internet forum BTW) but is the responder going to be a jack of all trades , a skilled craftsman with the correct tools and fluids or a total dimwit . for the sake of argument I have done my time in engineering college , have been a fairly skilled model maker , worked for m.g.m on special effects , have a very substantial set of model making tools plus camera type Japanese screwdrivers and lens removal tools . but am I in any way capable of taking apart and rebuilding a modern lens or even some of the older ones , hell no leave it to the pro's .
the old engineers idiom is best if it moves use W.D40 if it don't move then use duct tape .

or as ray says LICK IT
 
I use a very tiny smear of Vaseline on the threads of any filter I may put on because the tolerance of most filters is very tight and they often stick - so the Vaseline helps them come off easily with no risk of damaging the lens.
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petersmart said:
I use a very tiny smear of Vaseline on the threads of any filter I may put on because the tolerance of most filters is very tight and they often stick - so the Vaseline helps them come off easily with no risk of damaging the lens.
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as always.smart to the last :D
 
petersmart said:
I use a very tiny smear of Vaseline on the threads of any filter I may put on because the tolerance of most filters is very tight and they often stick - so the Vaseline helps them come off easily with no risk of damaging the lens.
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Screwing anything with vaseline is not ideal.
It is messy and sticks to everything.
 
A sense of humor does help right enough.:banana:
 
petersmart said:
I use a very tiny smear of Vaseline on the threads of any filter I may put on because the tolerance of most filters is very tight and they often stick - so the Vaseline helps them come off easily with no risk of damaging the lens.
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Vaseline / grease of any type or even silicon is imo not such a clever idea….Even the tiniest remnants left on your fingers from attaching a filter then get transferd to the lens body itself and possibly worse!
Everyone to their own way but tbh I think the pencil graphite suggestion has been the best and possibly safest idea so far.
 
the black fox said:
thought your head would pop up once vaseline and duct tape appeared in a thread :beer:
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....But Jeff, you taught me everything I know! Did you think you were only teaching me about post-processing?
 
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