Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System, Black

I purchased this along with some other things so that I could get free super-saver shipping. It effectively cost me ~$3! For that price or for the $8 it is absolutely worth every penny. This pen stays in my camera bag along with my D50 and does it all. It cleans my filters, my lenses, my viewfinder, and my LCD. Definitely a great purchase. Includes both a brush and a swab/sponge to take care of any foreign objects on your photographic equipment. I would definitely buy another! =)EDIT December 2007:I've now had this cleaner for almost 8 months and it's still holding strong! The brush has been very useful to rid my lenses, filters, and even my camera of dust and other things. And the swab/sponge does a FANTASTIC job of getting rid of finger prints, smudges, and just about everything else on your lens and filters. It also works great in a pinch to clean up your in camera LCD screen from those pesky nose-prints and smudges!The only complaints I have are the following:-The swab/sponge sometimes leaves little black pieces of itself on the lenses if you use it really hard to clean something off. BUT, these are a cinch to get rid of with the brush at the other end, so it's not really to big of an issue.-One problem in extreme conditions: Salty Sea Spray takes quite a bit to get off. It takes about three passes with the swab/sponge to get it all off; including breathing on my filter to get some moisture on it to help clean and also "refresh" the swab/sponge by "cleaning"/"recharging" it in it's own cap which has a little foam in it to clean the swab/sponge.Generally I'd DEFINITELY still recommend this product to ANYONE who needs to keep their equipment clean. Absolutely worth every penny; it keeps my pictures clean and spot free!

Used this to clean my Ricoh GRIII camera lens and it did a perfect job. Fit inside and covered the lens like a glove. No need to spend extra than this.

Never was impressed with blow brushes from aftermarket manufacturers, nice brush, that is convenient and more likely to be used.But the star of the show is the lens cleaner on the other end- amazing! It applies cleaner every time you close the cap. It works soo good no more smudges, much better than a cloth.I think it’s better than cloths because the cloths are in your pocket of your bag and you move them around looking for stuff and the oils on your hands makes them less clean?But you never touch this cleaner tip, self applies the cleaner. And it hangs by a keychain, or pocket clip, no reason not to have it on you, for those lens smudges that always seem to appear.I am buying 2-3 moreOh and it says NIKON on the side lol

Works as intended. Plastic is a little cheap but for the price its fine

No pictures in this review as it looks just like the ads. Not much to it. One side, there's a brush that comes out to get the dust off. The little round brush is great! I use it with my Vision Pro. May get another one for my Nikon camera as it seems better than the "old ways" of doing things (brush blower bulb, lens cleaner, lens paper).Didn't realize when I bought this, there was "cleaner" fluid in the unit. The instructions say to put the cap on and twist a quarter turn to release it. Guess that's what I'm doing when putting the cap on. Thing seems to work like a champ!I'll add, this feels great in the hand and is super easy to use. Gets to the edges where using a microfiber cloth and your finger may not - as well, anyway.

Lens pens such as this Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System are quite handy and great for field use, but they can be misunderstood. Think of these as a brush for removing debris from the front of the lens or the filter with a small cleaning pad at the other end, and you'll be closer to what they are. I've had a few of these under different brand names, but they all seem to function the same way.In Use:The main thing to remember is that the lens brush portion of this device is the essential tool to remove dust and debris from your filter or front lens surface while in the field. It should be used gently, just dusting off any debris or dust that you may find on the lens. I use protective UV filters on each of my DSLR lenses, but most compact digital cameras don't have the option of using these. Most of the compact point-and-shoot cameras have protective louver blades, and the lens retracts behind these when the camera is turned off. In that case, dust or debris could be trapped behind the protective blades, so it's doubly important with these compact cameras to dust off any debris before powering off.The retractable brush slides out for use quite easily, and it's quite soft. You may be tempted to touch the brush, but it's suggested that this be avoided, as your fingers may leave oils on the brush tip, and then you may find that it leaves streaks on the lens or filter surface, which will result in it needing further cleaning.At the other end is a capped cleaning pad for removing smudges and fingerprint marks from the end of your lens. This part should be employed only after you've used the brush portion to clean dust or debris from the filter or lens surface. If you rub too hard and dust residue is still present, it can leave small or microscopic scratches on the multicoated lens surface, and that's not something you want. Just remember: brush first, then wipe, and you should be OK.Alternative Products:As noted earlier, there is a variety of similar devices available here. The AmazonBasics Lens Pen Cleaning System is a good one, and it has slightly different features. The original LensPEN Lens Cleaning System, where most these had their beginnings, is a proven product, and there's a newer version, the LensPen NLP-1, which is more compact than its predecessors. If you look around here, you'll find other brands as well, so compare the features and the prices, as they do fluctuate.Additional Cleaning Remedies:Anyone with a digital camera knows that it's almost impossible to keep the LCD display screen clean and free of fingerprints. One can get the various clear film screen protectors, only to find within a few days or weeks they will fall off, or they'll be the type that are sticky, and leave a gummy residue all over the back of your camera. There are some made of ultra-thin optical glass "with at least 90% transmittance" but some of those also require gummy tape to be applied to the LCD screen or the rear of the camera.I don't clean the LCD screen on any of my digital cameras with any part of the lens pen. I use the Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which is the same thing that I use on my eyeglasses, and there's one that's attached to my camera bag right now. The main reason is that all too often there will be additional fingerprints or even "nose grease" on the LCD surface, and I've found it better to not let this contaminate the lens surface. When at home, I'll usually use the larger Nikon MicroKlear Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for general maintenance. What they don't tell you is that the microfiber cleaning cloth is washable, so I've had years of use from these.Summary:These products are all relatively inexpensive, and are a low cost way of maintaining your photo gear. The Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System and the others mentioned here are quite compact, and fit quite easily into even small camera bags. Any of these would make a great gift for a photographer or anyone using field optics, and are usually quite appreciated. They're highly recommended for keepin' it clean.9/3/2012

I was a little skeptical about this, but I love it! I does what it says it does. I will be buying more of these.

This pen is great for scopes and cameras. I put one in each range bag and the jacket I wear when hunting. You really can't go wrong with this.