K&F Concept Lens Cleaning Pen, 3 PCS Two-in-One Function
K&F Concept Lens Cleaning Pen, 3 PCS Two-in-One Function with Cleaning Brushes & Carbon Tips, Suitable for Camera Lens and Filter Cleaning…
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Camera Cleaning Kit
| Weight: | 0.7 Ounces |
| Size: | 3 PCS Lens Cleaning Pen |
| Dimensions: | 23 x 23 x 124 millimetres |
| Brand: | K&F Concept |
| Part: | SKU.2146 |
| Dimensions: | 23 x 23 x 124 millimetres |
| Reference: | SKU.2146 |
| Size: | 3 PCS Lens Cleaning Pen |
My husband has an SLR camera, which he has used these pens to clean the lens of. He also has a Dwarf telescope (also known as a smart telescope, it’s a compact version!), and he’s used these pens to clean the little lenses on it too.
He finds it much more nimble and easy to use that’s cloth, and it can get into all the harder to reach areas.
Recommended.
For what it is, it’s okay, does what it is made for. The brush is the best part, gets into the little nooks and crannies. Maybe a little over priced, only time will tell.
The set came with three brush pens, so I have one to use on my camera lenses; the second one I am using to clean my small, delicate ornaments that have too many small details to be able to effectively clean them with a dust cloth; and I still have one left unused for later.
The pen design makes these cleaning brushes very practical, as they can easily be carried around with your equipment or clipped to your clothes and are very comfortable to hold. One end of the pen has a suction pad. It is not entirely obvious what the pad is for, but I am assuming it is for safely removing, selecting, and attaching lenses and filters without risking fingerprints, oils, etc.
The brush is hidden inside the pen, below the removeable suction cup lid. This is handy for keeping it clean and safe when in storage or transport. It can be accessed by pushing the red dial forward, either fully or partially, for a firmer brush head. I am very happy with the quality of the soft and gentle bristles. The bristles are all attached well, firm enough to be effective, and soft enough to not damage my camera screen or lenses.
At the other end of the pen, there is a plastic pen cap, which helps to protect the suede carbon cleaning pads inside. The double-ended cleaning pads, one circular and the other triangle, are handy for cleaning the curved lenses and flat camera screens thanks to the individual shapes. The nano-level activated carbon pads are perfect for removing oil, fingerprints, and dust and allow you to apply a little more pressure for more stubborn dirt.
This is a super handy gadget, and I am very happy that once again K&F Concept has delivered a quality product that has made my life easier.
I have a digital audio workstation with midi controllers and a keyboard and they are prone to collecting a lot of static dust – a cloth just can’t get in to the small gaps, so these brushes were a real bonus find. I can’t see a reason for using the suction cap at all so it seems a bit superfluous and the most used feature, for me, has been the retractable brush. It has been perfect for me to move the dust from between faders, knobs and midi keys so I can vacuum it away. I would have been happy to just have one of these pens but as my partner is about to purchase an SLR camera then the three pack will be more useful. Recommended.
This is the second item I’ve reviewed now from K&F Concepts and it’s safe to say that I’ll be keeping an eye on the brand in future.
The set of three brushes has allowed me to keep one in my camera bag, one in my desk and one in the workshop so they are superb value for money.
They’re plastic bodied with a push out brush at one end and a double sided head at the other. The listing states that one end is round and the other square, but on my brushes it’s a round end and triangular end. The triangular end really helps to get in to all the nooks and crannies and the round head does a great job on larger areas. I’m not sure if these tips are replaceable so need to look in to that.
Between the pads and the brush, this really is a well thought out cleaning pen (Although I’m not quite sure about the suction cap) and a very welcome addition to my cleaning kit.
These pens are a great alternative to other lens cleaning products where there are 4 different options in one. There are 3 in the pack, which is perhaps not needed but I like knowing I can take one away on holiday with my camera and not worry if I lose it or break it.
One end of the pen holds a mini double ended cleaning pad- one has a circle shape and one a triangle shape which helps depending on what you are cleaning, especially getting into any corners (eg. the viewing port of camera). This little item slots into the end of the pen and a lid clicks on over it to keep it clean.
The other end of the pen has the brush. Half of the brush is already extended and can be used when you need it to be a bit more stiff, but then there’s a slider that moves the rest of the brush out so it’s longer and more flexible for dusting. There is a lid that clicks on over the brush to keep it clean. On the end of the lid is a suction cap for pulling off more resistant dust. My main niggle is that there is no lid/cap to go over the suction cap when not in use. I’m not likely to use that because I can’t prevent it getting dirty wherever it’s being stored or kept during transport. Additionally, the suction cap is slightly wider than the rest of the lid so if not kept in a suitable place, it’s likely to get bent/warped which will impact the suction ability. All this needs is a secondary lid to cover the suction cap.
All of the options seem to do their cleaning job well and I’d feel confident being out for a day with my camera with only this and maybe a couple of lens cleaning wipes.
On first seeing this product I noticed it’s made by K&F Concept. A company which makes good wallet friendly products beloved by youtubers. So I instantly knew this would be a good and I wasn’t downhearted when I got to play with it.
Especially as this is a 3 pack for just under 15 quid (at time of order). So I can afford to buy one pack and stick these in different kitbags and flightcases. That way I’ll always have a lens cleaner to hand.
What’s even better is these do a really good job. Simply pull of the rubber cap, extend the brush using the red button and (along with a puffer) you can remove loose dust in seconds. One nice touch here is the red button locks into position after being moved.
At the other end, protected by a hard plastic cap, is a very flexible dry cleaning pad. I’m not sure what material it’s made from, just that it doesn’t need any liquid. Mainly, even when the lens has a protective coating, I know each brush will do a grand job of cleaning fingerprints and smudges off lenses.
After I’m done getting dirt off the lenses, I can easily retract the brush and add the caps back on. Then I can use the side clip and store this in my jacket like a big pen. Which makes me happy and if I’m happy I take better photos.
And these work on more than cameras, they also work on binoculars, telescopes, mobile camera lens, action camera cases and even spectacles. They also do a good job on the rear screens of DSLR’s.
So if you need to clean your lenses, this one is well worth trying.
This lens cleaning pen ensures efficient and gentle cleaning of all optical surfaces, with a dual carbon head design that delicately cares for your lens without harming the coating.
Soft bristles with no static electricity make this lens cleaning pen effective in removing large particles of dust from equipment and crevices without causing harm.
Features a round head for lens front cleaning and a square head for screen and edge cleaning. The pen easily removes fingerprints, oil, and dust.
Designed for ease of use, the retractable push-twist mechanism enhances the practicality of this lens cleaning pen, ensuring hassle-free maintenance for your optical equipment.
You get three of these in the box. Each pen has two capped ends, one cap protects the very useful little brush that pops out using the slider on the side. This replaces the soft clean tiny artist’s paintbrush I kept in a little pouch in my camera case for dust and hair. The other end has a little triangular cleaning pad designed to be used dry. On my Canon EF 100-400mm old trombone mk1 lens this appeared to make no difference. Perhaps the lens was already clean though. It did clean my phone camera lens well. These are well-made little cleaning pens that don’t take up a lot of room. The price isn’t bad. They are a handy size, and the brushes will get used. I’m not so sure about the pad for my camera lenses. For phone lenses and other smaller-sized ones they seem to be OK. For my camera lenses, I’d be inclined to stick with my specialist soft cloth and lens cleaner solution.
I shoot a lot of motorsport which is sometimes in dusty conditions. So having a device like this in my bag is essential (along with an air blower).
Quality wise these are fairly well made, the brush moves in and out easily and the double ended tip is simple to switch around and can help it a variety of situations. I did find the tip to be a little unstable due to the fact that it is removable, my old lens pen was a solid design and didn’t have this issue, they’re still usable but just feel a little odd compared to what I’m used to.
The suction cup lid is a little odd, I’m not exactly sure what scenario that would be useful in if I’m honest. Either way it keeps the brush clean and safe from damage when in your bag.
Overall these are good value, especially being a 3 pack as you can keep one in your bag and have spares in case you lose it.
PROS
-super-useful double-ended cleaning head (concave for lenses, flat & triangular for filters, LCDs, viewfinders)
-brush a useful tool, and it at least gets covered by the weird suction cup (my earlier lens cleaning pens didn’t have any protection for the brush, not that they needed it).
-pretty good value
CONS
-random suction cup is random
NOTES
-I’ve been using cleaning pens like this for well over a decade, they are an excellent tool (along with a blower bulb). This double-sided version is particularly useful, and I’m very happy to have ordered a triple pack.
-I have no idea what the suction cup is for. To act as a pen-stand, maybe? (but what am I going to stick it to, my monitor, a close by window, a filter, my coffee cup?). I can’t see how it would be involved in cleaning anything (you can’t suction-cup dirt or oils off a lens).
MY STAR RATINGS:
1* substandard, mostly cons
2** barely acceptable, cons outweigh the pros
3*** meets the basic requirements, cons balance the pros
4**** good product, pros outweigh the cons
5***** exceptional, all (or almost all) pros
According to the box label these are “air blower.” In the product details on Amazon it describes it as “Air Blower*3.”
There is no air blowing at all.
Some reviews state that is has a metal body, mine doesn’t, they are very definitely black plastic.
So, you get three of them and they have a retractable soft brush on one end, covered with a cap that has a suction cup on the end. I am not sure what the point of the suction cup is! There is a picture of it in the product details sticking the “pen” to a window, why?!
On the other end under a cap is a felt pad for getting into the crevices around the edge of a lens. This is reversible to give a larger one. The large one is pretty small so using it to clean the lens surface is a bit tedious.
It works, does the job, but I can’t help thinking I am better off with my blower brush and soft cloth. Where this scores I guess is the small felt pads to get into the edges.
It removes any marks and fingerprints and also great on the rear display. Highly recommended.