Since none of my other lenses have any scratches, this is what I'm thinking. The 18-140 front element sits almost flush so when I put the lens cap on I have to make sure that I'm holding the cap really horizontal other wise it will touch the lens. (If that makes sense. ) All my other lenses are more recessed. Even my Tokina that has somewhat of a bulge sits more recessed. I think I'm just going to buy a filter and use that as a lens cap.
18-140mm getting scratched up.
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Since none of my other lenses have any scratches, this is what I'm thinking. The 18-140 front element sits almost flush so when I put the lens cap on I have to make sure that I'm holding the cap really horizontal other wise it will touch the lens. (If that makes sense. ) All my other lenses are more recessed. Even my Tokina that has somewhat of a bulge sits more recessed. I think I'm just going to buy a filter and use that as a lens cap.
Yes, and they're still there. Bigger even!:excitement:
Hmmm That is strange! I know how well you care for your lenses, so this doesn't make much sense!
Have you thought about trying a filter to see if it continues on it's own? Maybe that might stop future damage if it's caused by something touching the lens. Just an idea for ya buddy!
That is what I'm going to do. Thanks @Bill16
They are short hairline scratches. You have to turn the lens a certain way to the light to see them. It doesn't effect image quality at all. Like I said in OP I noticed one a while ago then the second one last week and then just a few days ago the 3rd one. No, they are not on any of my other lenses.
No I have not.
I'd try that before I go putting cheap glass in front of a lens
LOL, I would take off when shooting.:hororr: Since I'm suspecting the lens cap to be the culprit, I'll just buy a cheap filer, and put the lens cap over that, and just unscrew the whole thing when I get ready to shoot. If I get more scratches, then I'll know that it's not the cap.
Make sure you read through the lens reviews to see if people can suggest which filter to use. In the back of my mind, I once read how someone tried to put a filter on a lens, but the filter's glass touched the lens' glass. If the bulbous front element sticks out so close to the filter threads, it may pose a problem. I read it several years ago but can't remember the name of the lens.
Sure, I'll take one in a little while.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
Senior Member
Truthfully, I don't think my pictures have suffered at all by utilizing filters on the lenses. Some may be hesitant as if the filter will be causing some kind og distortion, but I sure as hell don't see it.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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I was just hoping with a wet clean, the lens scratches might just be blemishes that could wash away. Good luck. I hope the issue gets resolved.
How do you do a wet clean on the lens? Do you use the same solution as on the sensor?
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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You probably could, but I would buy some lens cleaner....like this : lens cleaner
I would never spray anything directly onto the lens....spray it on to a cloth, then wipe.
I would never spray anything directly onto the lens....spray it on to a cloth, then wipe.
I have a whole box of them sitting right here. I use them to clean my reading glasses, but was always afraid of using it on my Cam lenses.
I'll give it a try now.
Ditto on the wet clean ideas (or should I say Plus One). Nikon manuals actually say:
Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt
and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue
moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in
a circular motion from the center to the outer edge, taking
care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens.
I don't know why they spell out ethanol instead of just saying alcohol, unless the idea is to drink it so you don't give a %$#@ about the dirty lens anymore.
Not all ethanol is created equal, so probably better to use a recommended lens cleaning solution or wipes specific to lens cleaning.
Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt
and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue
moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in
a circular motion from the center to the outer edge, taking
care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens.
I don't know why they spell out ethanol instead of just saying alcohol, unless the idea is to drink it so you don't give a %$#@ about the dirty lens anymore.
Not all ethanol is created equal, so probably better to use a recommended lens cleaning solution or wipes specific to lens cleaning.