{"id":90262,"date":"2022-11-15T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=90262"},"modified":"2022-11-16T11:33:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:33:06","slug":"store-camera-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/store-camera-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Should Store Your Camera Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Lenses are one of the most important components of a camera. They are also made of glass, and therefore can easily scratch on metal objects or crack if you accidentally drop your lens. In addition, the lens coating can be damaged by fingerprints, dust, and other debris. As a result, it is important to know to how to store camera lenses<\/strong> so they won’t be subject to the forces of nature or accidental mishaps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are several different storage solutions available for lenses. We will be covering each in this article. But, before we get into the different options, let’s explore why lens storage is essential for photographers and cinematographers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why It’s Important to Store Your Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is important to store your lenses properly to protect them from damage. The last thing you want is humidity, water, chemicals, dust, sand, dirt, and extreme weather to find its way into the elements of your lens. This can impact the optical integrity and, ultimately, the image resolution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Can Damage Your Camera Lenses<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As mentioned, various harmful debris can easily find their way through the lens barrel and cause much damage. Some of the debris you want to avoid include the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Humidity\/Water\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Humidity can be harmful to both photographic and cine lenses, as it can cause a number of different types of damage. Water can cause lens element components to swell, leading to distortion and reduced image quality. In extreme cases, water can even cause the lens element coatings to delaminate, causing permanent damage to the lens. In addition, humidity can also lead to the formation of condensation on the lens elements which can further degrade image quality. Therefore, it is important to take care when storing lenses in humid conditions and to ensure that they are thoroughly dry before use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Oils and Chemicals<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many modern lenses are made at least partially from glass, which is a non-porous material. This means that it does not absorb oil or chemicals, which can be harmful to the lens. When oil or chemicals come into contact with the lens, they can cause the following problems:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n