Ask Lensrentals: Lenses, Sensor Cleaning, and Sharpness Testing

When you should worry about scuff market on a lens? Can you clean your own camera’s sensor? When the heck did third party lenses actually start to get good? Find out the answers to these queries and more in today’s episode when Ryan is joined by Roger, the founder of Lensrentals and all-around optical nerd extraordinaire to answer your questions! Gear and Resources Mentioned: (Video) How to Clean a Camera Sensor  (Article) Guide to Cleaning a Camera Sensor  (Article) A Reasonably Non-Geeky Guide to Lens Tests and Reviews Image Test Chart Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II Canon EF Extender 1.4x III   Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for Canon Canon 6D Mark II Tripods Nikon Z7 Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Sony Alpha a7R IV Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD G2 for Canon Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OS Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Canon 11-24mm f/4L Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon Canon 11-24mm f/4L Rokinon Xeen Cine Lenses Giottos Rocket Blaster Dust-Removal Tool “Superb” Ultra Wide Lenses Roger Recommends: Nikon 14-28 f/2.8 Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

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