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(based on 35 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
Located in: Cameras & Lenses, Universal Camera Accessories
Nikon Lens Pen
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 35 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(18), Easy to use(33), Improves product function(4), Lightweight(25), Reliable(16)
Best Uses:
Everyday(23), Home(8), Landscape photography(8), Macro photography(8), Portraits(5)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(4), Enthusiast(25), Professional(3)
 
Handy but not great
By mabgfounderVerified Purchaser from Salem, VA on 9/7/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

This is handy to have along if you have somewhere to clip it too. However, having a small, clean, paint-brush in a sealed tube will work about as well and cost you a lot less.

 
Very handy
By RogerramsetVerified Purchaser from Sydney Australia on 7/28/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I took this lens pen on a hiking/camping trip in Tibet recently. Came in very handy for wiping off dust and finger marks off my gear. It's lightweight, takes no room in your backpack, highly recommend having one in your bag all the time.

 
Very Helpful Item!
By DSKLVerified Purchaser from Alpharetta, GA on 5/9/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual user

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Very happy with this product!

 
Great Bit of Kit
By PBGVerified Purchaser from Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 4/25/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Great bit of Kit. I have had one of these Lens Pens in my photo Bag for the better part of the last 12 years. There great and handy when you need to clean your lenses or other parts of the camera in a hurry. Because they are light weight and easy to store, they make a great addition to your Camera Bag.

 
good but not perfect
By catsailorVerified Purchaser from Wilton, CT on 11/21/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Cons:
No cover for brush
Best Uses:
Events, Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Seems to work but needs a cover/cap for the retractable brush for protection primarily against inadvertent contamination, especially oils/grease from fingers/nose.

 
Easy to Recommend...
By Bud PeschVerified Purchaser from Sioux Falls, SD on 9/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

The Nikon Lens Pen is a great idea. It works flawlessly and without a hitch.

It is a bit nerve-wracking to rub the cleaning end on your high priced glass for the first few times, but considering I used to use lens paper from who-knows-where before this, and Nikon is all about high quality optics, I relented and have gotten over my fears.

As noted by others, it would be nice to have a cover over the brush, but I guess I can live with that "oversight" for now since I've had no problems with the brush becoming contaminated yet. I'm secretly hoping Nikon designed the brush to be so dense when retracted that nothing can get in, but time will tell.

Overall, I'm please I bought this!

 
A fine device to clean off our lenses
By ccutterVerified Purchaser from Ville Platte, LA on 9/22/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I was just trying to get a simple lens cleaning kit with a cloth and a spray and this is what Nikon kept suggesting. Now I have 4 or more of them. They do a great job on lenses that have only the usual stuff on them. Heavily soiled lenses may need a different approach.I keep one in each of my bags because of the high humidity where we live.

 
Safe for most Nikon Glass except ...
By SanPasqualVerified Reviewer from San Diego, CA on 6/16/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Usually Safe for Glass
Cons:
May Damage Coatings
Best Uses:
Cleaning
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

The product seemed safe for the cleaning of lenses and filters, and the results had been quite good. However, the Nikon pen immediately damaged large areas of coating on my new Nikon R60 filter. As one cannot be certain which Nikon glass products can be safely cleaned with the pen, I suggest caution when interpreting Nikon's blacket statement of product compatibility. In accordance with Adorama's grading scale, I rate the product as a 2 in that it needs something ... either a full assessment of compatibilities or a reformulation to ensure safe use with all Nikon glass products.

 
Works well and easy to use
By deedee_photogVerified Purchaser from Austin, Texas on 5/13/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

It is quick and easy to use, and it works great!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Cleaning Option for Lenses/Filters
By DerekVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Cons:
No cap for brush, No way to tell when dry
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

The Nikon pen is the easiest way to clean lenses and filters. My only complaint is that the brush pulls into the unit and does not have a cap to cover. It would also be nice to know how much fluid is left in the unit besides just realizing that the pen no longer works. I've tried other methods is the lens pen is the best. There are other brands of lens pens, but this is the best one that I've tried.

[0 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
I'm glad you asked me to review
By PhotomoncharlieVerified Purchaser from Atlanta GA on 2/7/2009
Pros:
Scary
Cons:
Is this a good thing
Best Uses:
Don't use wout an answer
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I have been meaning to ask the vendor, Is it normal that when I touch the edge of the cleaning head to either something absorbent and light colored or even to the edge of my finger, it leaves a greyish mark or residue? This is troubling when I am needing to use it on thousands of dollars worth of Leica glass!! Is this normal and how do you explain it??

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Lens Pen works!
By 1downfallVerified Purchaser from VA Beach, Va on 2/7/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

works great. cleans my front elements as expected.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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By DannyPVerified Purchaser from Roanoke, VA on 2/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

The pen is convenient, quick to use and reasonably priced.

 
Fine new product
By Photo BobVerified Purchaser from Central Florida on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

At last a safe and good way to clean lenses, particularly annoying water marks.

 
Take a Lens Pen or Two on Your Next Trek
By dpg5375Verified Purchaser from Chicago on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I always take one or two of these into the field with me. Great way to clean up mist, dust and smudges without screwing around with lens cleaning fluid. They wear out after awhile, so it's good to have a spare.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
This is my second lens pen
By DaveVerified Purchaser from NY, NY on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I had one of lens pen from Nikon and it worked well for me, this is my second one due to I have 2 camera bags and I want to have one lens pen in each so I don't have to swap them around.

 
Perfect on the go
By KurtVerified Purchaser from Vacaville CA on 2/6/2009
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

This is very convenient and effective for maintaining clean glass. The retractable brush keeps its shape and the cleaning tip is perfect for any touch ups at the edges better than just with a cloth.

 
Great story
By AlexinPDXVerified Purchaser from Portland on 1/23/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I had a shoot the day this arrived. I used it to clean my lens. Thanks, Lens Pen!

 
Awesome
By SECanoVaVerified Purchaser from Somewhere in Sout America on 1/22/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I've never seen something like this, after cleaning, the lenses look virtually invisible, even if they had dirty or greasy fingerprints.

 
Good Stuff
By Sarah JMVerified Purchaser from Fort Collins, CO on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I like it. Fits anywhere, gets the job done.

 
works great !!!
By RonVerified Purchaser from West Milford, NJ on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

It's really eay to use.

 
Small and quick way to clean
By EdVerified Purchaser from CT on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I use it occasionally to clean up my camera lenses.

 
Works Great
By BobVerified Purchaser from WV on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Does a great job of cleaning the lens.

 
Simple design that works
By RogerVerified Purchaser from Texas on 1/16/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

The special felt tip works great and leaves no smudges. The brush works fine at removing simple debris but would be better if it had a blower. This is not the product for a thorough cleaning, but works on the go.

 
I would buy this product again
By CKVerified Purchaser from Shepherdsville, KY on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Really handy to carry in your pocket for those times you don't want to bring along your full camera bag.

 
Nikon lens pen by Nikon
By pegVerified Purchaser from Florence,OR on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

easy to use

 
Very powerful pocket tool for it's size
By BreVerified Purchaser from Montz, Louisiana on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Reliable
Cons:
None I can think of
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Great two in one tool, cleans lens and cameras glass and the brush keeps dust out of all thew little hiding spots on lens and cameras.

 
Nikon Lens Pen
By Vicki6Verified Purchaser from New Orleans, La on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

This is easy to use, it doesn't take up any room in my camera case, and I can reach right in and get it when I need it. I recommend it. The price is reasonable, nothing to loose.

 
Absolutely Awesome. A Must Have item
By BHAMphotos.comVerified Purchaser from Hoover, Alabama on 7/23/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, I take it everywhere, Macro Photography, Portraits, Sporting Events, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I love this pen so much that I have purchased extras in case I loose one. I have given several away to fellow photographers who agree, this is a must have item.

 
Handy for traveling
By NellisoftVerified Purchaser from Minnesota on 7/23/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Great alternative to carrying a full cleaning kit around with you.
Size and shape is good for keeping it in a pocket or clipping it to your camera strap.
The cleaning end on mine doesn't seem to emit any fluid whatsoever, but I mainly use the brush end (for removing dust/particles), and I have a full kit at home for more extensive cleaning.

 
Perfect for those hard to remove smudges
By PixelrandyVerified Purchaser from Sonoma County, CA on 6/12/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

I always take my Lenspen with me. It removes skin oil and other smudges with ease. I've heard that you shouldn't use it for cleaning sea spray due to the salt content (the salt can scratch your lens), but it's great for just about everything else.

 
Good Product
By kehsanVerified Purchaser from Grafton, MA on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Like it very much.

 
a must have item
By ashVerified Purchaser from philadelphia, pa on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

great item would not leave home without it

 
Great performance
By X379 from Rocklin, CA on 8/10/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Professional, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Great little device for cleaning up all my Nikon optics. Affordable and works great. I would recommend this to ANYONE.

 
great easy to use product
By weatherbuffVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia, PA on 3/26/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Traveling
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon Lens Pen:

Great easy-to-use all purpose cleaner for digital camera lenses and LCD screens. Have used it many times before and like its ease of use and size.
Great for carrying as a cmaera accessory.

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