Celestron LensPen - Optics Cleaning - Review

Celestron LensPen - Optics Cleaning Tool, Black (93575) Review: Keep Your Optics Spotless

As I have been reviewing and using various photographic equipment and optics for some time, I know how frustrating it can be when the quality of images is impacted by something as innocuous as a speck of dust, fingerprint smudges, or other contaminants on the lens. Trying to clean them up through editing eats up time, and all the while, you keep thinking that it would never have happened if you had cleaned the optics right from the start. That’s where the Celestron LensPen comes in.

The Celestron LensPen is a handy tool that can keep your optical surfaces spotless. Developed by Celestron, which has over 50 years of experience in producing high-quality telescopes and other optics, the LensPen is a must-have tool to ensure that the optics of your cameras, binoculars, telescopes, and other instruments are clean and free of contaminants. The LensPen comes in a compact size and offers a quick and efficient method to clean any kind of optical surface.

Design and Features

The Celestron LensPen looks like a pen with two different ends—one with a soft brush, and the other with a carbon-cleaning tip – making it easy to fit into your pocket or camera bag. The pen's long shape and compact size will let you reach every corner of your lenses without leaving fingerprints or other unwanted marks.

The brush on the LensPen is made with very soft bristles that work well to remove any light dirt or dust from the surface of the lens without scratching it. You can use the brush to clean up larger areas with ease.

The other end of the LensPen features a retractable carbon cleaning tip. The tip is soft and pliable and is safe to use on any lens surface. It can pick up everything from grease to fingerprints from the optical surfaces of your optics. Carbon cleaning tips work to absorb oil, debris, and other unwanted particulates without scratching the surface.

As the tip is retractable, you can push it in when not in use, thus saving it from becoming contaminated. The slightly flexible nature of the carbon tip means that it can contour itself to the shape of the lens and reach crevices and gaps more effectively.

Using the Celestron LensPen

The LensPen is among the most straightforward and most intuitive equipment you will ever have the pleasure of using. First, brush off the lens surface to remove any loose dust and debris before proceeding. Once complete, pull the cap from the carbon-cleaning end. Next, use the exposed carbon tip to clean the lens surface in a circular motion.

The carbon will quickly and efficiently absorb any smudges, fingerprints, or other oily contaminants that are on the lens surface.

The brush end of the LensPen can be used in a similar motion to the carbon tip to clean up any stray debris that the carbon tip may have missed.

When finished, slide the carbon tip back, being sure to replace the cap, and your LensPen is ready for the next use.

Customer Reviews and Ratings

The Celestron LensPen is widely known and praised among photographers, stargazers, and anyone else with optics in their arsenal. The Celestron LensPen has an impressive rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1332 reviews at the time of writing.

Most customers found it effective in cleaning up their optics, and for many of them, it has fueled the realization that the contaminants on their lens had been impacting image quality. Some users even went as far as to say it could be a life saver in the field as it's quick to use and easy to fit in your pocket.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Celestron LensPen is a fantastic addition to any optics-lover's kit. It’s simple and effective, and you can always have a clean lens or optic, anytime, anywhere. The compact design and dual brush & carbon tip make it easy to use, keeping your lens clean, decreasing the need to clean them in post-processing and ultimately providing much sharper images with better contrast. With an impressive rating that has been garnered over years of use, the Celestron LensPen is a no-brainer tool for any photographer and optical enthusiast to add to their bag.

Celestron LensPen - Optics Cleaning

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