I have kit lenses and never notice dust problems. If you keep the lens in camera bags or it's holster should stay dust free should it not?
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Keeping lens covers on lenses and keeping them in bags / pouches minimizes dust accumulation but not eliminate it. dust has a way of getting in to most places.
2037337
Always keep lenses in their holsters, it will reduce dust accumulation. Unfortunately, this lens doesn't come with a holster (though it should). I also keep it wrapped in the plastic bag that comes with it. All macro lenses, especially this one, need to be cared for like a baby.
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I've enjoyed this camera in terms of its zoom capabilities but have had serious problems with dust inside the camera lens. I put this camera in my pocket as I have done with all my previous Canon cameras and this is the first one that has had this problem. Perhaps it's because of the zoom lens itself, which may allow more dust to filter in when the zoom lens retracts. In any case, at this point the internal dust is a major problem and the camera is becoming unusable unless I pay the $100+ to get it serviced.
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I had the same issue on my Sig SP2022. Used a lens cleaning product from a company called Italian Gun Grease. It worked really well. Wiped off the soot without problems, and no apparent scratching. The company only sells one lens cleaning product. You can find it on their website.
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The lens needs to be detached, in my opinion - for the best fit. You may be able to close the bag with it attached but I guess it depends what else you are carrying. Hope this helps
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Yes, the black powder is part of the cleaning compound for the lens and normal. To clean your lens, first brush off the dust, then use the other end to remove smudges, etc. It does leave some powder on the lens, so I just brush it off or wipe with a lens cleaning cloth.
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I purchased a nikon refurb d600 and have had no dust problems in the last year of ownership, shooting several weddings, lots of long exposure / astrophotography, etc.
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I could be wrong but I believe that all Canon L category lenses are moderately dust/water resistant (not proof) from the factory.
205779
My adapter ring had threads to screw into the end of the lens. You have to be very careful, so to not cross thread it and ruin it while attaching the ring. But mine screwed into place and has been very useful. I keep the UV filter on all the time, so I don't scratch the lens.
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Dust happens. You do have to be very careful when changing lenses but it somehow manages to get there. When cleaning the sensor, however, be very careful and use ONLY special sensor cleaning products. Don't use your lens cleaning stuff. It is very fragile and can be scratched easily.
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I don't think it does. I use a standard lens case with the compartment for each lens. I have a few - some were free with purchase, some I've bought separately. They just need to be kept clean!
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I have this camera, and the dust problem is for real. I'm trying to fine a solution.
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I have had this problem. Very gently wiggling the lens seems to retract the lens, with no observable effect, at least in my case. But do so at your own risk! This camera has become useless to me for a different reason -- dust has collected on the lens inside the camera, with no obvious way to open the camera to clean it. I get very bad blotches on my photos, especially when using the zoom.
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No, but there's a small chance anything might harm the lens in my opinion. Coverage is great but just like phone cases the camera lens is exposed. Hope this helped
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No, it's not dust in lens. It is moisture condensation. Now, the camera is dry. Every picture it took is great without the ghostly translucent round spots. Guess the problem I have is different from yours.
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I attach low cost clear filters on all of my lenses for protection from dusts, deposits and finger prints on the glass. Thus, I have never wiped, never contacted the lens glass. I clean the filters by using water from reverse osmosis in my kitchen whenever I find deposits and/or dusts on the filter glass. To my tests, I do not see my low cost filters make any adverse effects on the pictures taken by myself.
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Make sure the filter has a firm, solid rotation feel without being loose or gritty. Scratches that are deep are to be avoided whereas minor scratches won't be noticed unless the coatings are scratched. Also make sure there is absolutely NO damage to the filter ring or threads whatsoever - if it has been dropped while mounted on a lens it could be out-of-round and become stuck on your lens if overtightened. Insist on a photo or two showing any imperfections or just buy new. B+W is my filter of choice.
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You should absolutely protect you investment. Use a filter. The picture affect is so finite that you really cant tell if a picture was shot with a filter or not. In my case, better a cracked piece of glass from the filter vs. a cracked or scratched lens. Its even good to have on to protect from dust and debris.