Taking Care of Your Glass: How to Clean Lenses Like a Pro (and Protect Them From Fungus)

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Not long ago, we shared some footage of the ‘birth’ of Nikon Nikkor lenses along with some of the basics of lenses in general. The question that follows is one of proper maintenance, both on and off set. Whether you own lenses yourself or you’re getting into camera department work, there are some practices considered standard protocol for keeping your glass clean. Below, professional AC Evan Luzi of The Black and Blue demonstrates how he cleans lenses on set, as well as what supplies an AC should keep on hand for doing so. Plus, if you are a lens kit owner, DIY Photography has some tips for preventing fungus from turning your optical glass into an accidental petri dish.

Clean Your Lens Like Evan Luzi (Who is a Pro), Plus the Supplies You Need

Evan Luzi is a working camera assistant who has contributed the incredibly helpful camera Pocket Guides. He has also shared some thorough explanations of depth of field, data wrangling on a budget, and finding professional crew members for $0 (posted here on NFS).

Here’s the list of the tools Evan prefers to use on set:

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