Lens cleaning

dreamer · Jan 26th, 2007, 18:55

I have a good 300 mm lens which I managed to carelessly get dust in on my last trip to India. Too much time spent in the deserts of Rajasthan I think..

I am hoping to go digital and get a camera that would be compatible with this lens. I have been told here that it would not be cost effective to clean it but at around £150 - £200 to replace it I am loathed to spend out on another. Does anyone know of a reputable camera shop in Delhi or another large city in North India who would make a good job of cleaning the lens. I understand it is quite a specialist task.

Thanks all
Sarah

P.S. Canon EOS 400 or Nikon 80 - which do yo guys think is better?

Fotuman · Jan 26th, 2007, 23:28

Hi Dreamer,

Am safely assuming that u have dust inside the lens elements.

There are 2 forums in which you could post your query. These are forums on indian photographers, and the second one is mostly of photographers that are based out of delhi.

1) jjmehta.com
2) paai.in/forum

if it hassels you to become a member (free, but required for posting), let me know, i will post on ur behalf.

Since u also asked abt the canon vs. nikon question, what mount is ur 300mm lens?

Cheers
Ajay

Shaktipalooza · Jan 27th, 2007, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamer

P.S. Canon EOS 400 or Nikon 80 - which do yo guys think is better?

Don't think about the individual camera. Think about the system; Canon vs Nikon. They are both excellent systems. The only two standout features are Canon does better with high ISO (dim light) while the Nikons tend to be a little beefier in build quality.

dpreview has loads of information and will have you scratching your head for days.

gatorcog · Jan 27th, 2007, 02:32

I have a Nikon D50 I'm very impresssed with. The quality of the images is outstanding for 6.1 pixel. The excellent optics enahvne it incredibly. It does everything but make you breakfast in the morning!

nevilleb · Jan 27th, 2007, 17:16

Well, if there's sand in the barrell that makes a grating noise, but no sand in the lens element - don't bother. But if there's sand in the lens element you may wish to get it cleaned.

nevilleb

dreamer · Jan 28th, 2007, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fotuman

1) jjmehta.com
2) paai.in/forum
if it hassels you to become a member (free, but required for posting), let me know, i will post on ur behalf.

Cheers
Ajay

Thanks for that Ajay, I will let you know. And thanks for the other advice guys. Yes - there is a small speck of dust and a tiny mark inside the lens now and it does show ( well I notice it) on photgraphs. I will try and sort out the lens issue first I guess. If it can't be sorted then I will maybe loook at getting a digital camera and lens package next.

Since u also asked abt the canon vs. nikon question, what mount is ur 300mm lens? - the lens is a AF Zoom-Nikkor 70 - 300mm f/4-d.6G with built in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount - is that what you mean? Does that mean it will only fit with a nikon camera or is it the bayonet mount part that is important? Sorry, am a novice at all this

Thanks again
Sarah

fsg · Jan 29th, 2007, 14:47

Thanks for that Ajay, I will let you know. And thanks for the other advice guys. Yes - there is a small speck of dust and a tiny mark inside the lens now and it does show ( well I notice it) on photgraphs. I will try and sort out the lens issue first I guess. If it can't be sorted then I will maybe loook at getting a digital camera and lens package next.

If you can recognsie the speck of dust in your finished images you must be imagining things...... a speck of dust would only degrade the image, and not be visible. just think about looking at an image through a magnifying lens with a bit of dust on it......... certainly it would not appear to the eye on the image, just as I say a degradation. I had a Canon lens cleaned in Madras cost 800/- UK cost £ 80 +, servuce excellent, just get a repair shop who deals in PROFESSIONAL lenses/cameras....... they will do a good job. India has some of the best craftsmen around...

Jan 26th, 2007, 18:55	#1
dreamer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southampton, U.K. Posts: 188	Lens cleaning I have a good 300 mm lens which I managed to carelessly get dust in on my last trip to India. Too much time spent in the deserts of Rajasthan I think.. I am hoping to go digital and get a camera that would be compatible with this lens. I have been told here that it would not be cost effective to clean it but at around £150 - £200 to replace it I am loathed to spend out on another. Does anyone know of a reputable camera shop in Delhi or another large city in North India who would make a good job of cleaning the lens. I understand it is quite a specialist task. Thanks all Sarah P.S. Canon EOS 400 or Nikon 80 - which do yo guys think is better? __________________ Life is not about the moments that we take breath, rather the moments that take our breath away.

Jan 26th, 2007, 23:28	#2
Fotuman Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 76	Hi Dreamer, Am safely assuming that u have dust inside the lens elements. There are 2 forums in which you could post your query. These are forums on indian photographers, and the second one is mostly of photographers that are based out of delhi. 1) jjmehta.com 2) paai.in/forum if it hassels you to become a member (free, but required for posting), let me know, i will post on ur behalf. Since u also asked abt the canon vs. nikon question, what mount is ur 300mm lens? Cheers Ajay __________________ Is there life beyond office hours??? Find out at http://www.ajjuman.blogspot.com/ Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/ajayclicks

Jan 27th, 2007, 17:16	#5
nevilleb Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 92	Well, if there's sand in the barrell that makes a grating noise, but no sand in the lens element - don't bother. But if there's sand in the lens element you may wish to get it cleaned. nevilleb __________________ Neville Bulsara Photography - India Photo Tours, India Photography Workshops & Expeditions to India & Tibet for the Discerning Photographer

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fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 230	Thanks for that Ajay, I will let you know. And thanks for the other advice guys. Yes - there is a small speck of dust and a tiny mark inside the lens now and it does show ( well I notice it) on photgraphs. I will try and sort out the lens issue first I guess. If it can't be sorted then I will maybe loook at getting a digital camera and lens package next. If you can recognsie the speck of dust in your finished images you must be imagining things...... a speck of dust would only degrade the image, and not be visible. just think about looking at an image through a magnifying lens with a bit of dust on it......... certainly it would not appear to the eye on the image, just as I say a degradation. I had a Canon lens cleaned in Madras cost 800/- UK cost £ 80 +, servuce excellent, just get a repair shop who deals in PROFESSIONAL lenses/cameras....... they will do a good job. India has some of the best craftsmen around...

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