Should I use Lube ¿?

vk4akp · 05-03-2009, 06:43 AM

Hi, Should I use some sort of lube or grease on my filter threads to help preserve the threads from wearing into the lens threads?

.-.-.

**Ex Finn.** · 05-03-2009, 07:13 AM

Probably not. too much of a risk for the lubricant to migrate to lens and filter glass.

Cheers. Mike.

Wheatfield · 05-03-2009, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by vk4akp

Hi, Should I use some sort of lube or grease on my filter threads to help preserve the threads from wearing into the lens threads?

.-.-.

no.

.................

Ira · 05-03-2009, 08:20 AM

He was posting about photography?

Wheatfield · 05-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Ira

He was posting about photography?

Well, I'll take foreplay over lube anytime. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt regarding the subject.

Blue · 05-03-2009, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Ira

He was posting about photography?

I hate to ask what else you use filter threads and lenses for . . .

Anya · 05-03-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Probably not. too much of a risk for the lubricant to migrate to lens and filter glass.

Cheers. Mike.

KY Jelly is waterbased and can be easily cleaned up with water. Also low risk of migration.

rburgoss · 05-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Use a No. 6B pencil. That is almost pure graphite; a dry lubricant that will prevent threads to get stuck, and no "migration" posibility. In fact, graphite is a well used "cleaning agent" for glass surfaces. Just check what are "lens pens'" pads coverd with.

MPrince · 05-03-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Well, I'll take foreplay over lube anytime.

I didn't know the two were mutually exclusive.

OregonJim · 05-03-2009, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by rburgoss

Use a No. 6B pencil. That is almost pure graphite[...]

...which can be found in an art supply store, along with jars of powdered graphite.

B grades are soft pencils - the higher the number, the more graphite (and less clay). 9B is the purest graphite pencil.

H grades are hard pencils - the higher the number, the more clay (and less graphite).

Ira · 05-03-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Well, I'll take foreplay over lube anytime. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt regarding the subject.

HAHHHHH!!!!!!!

The BEST!!!

**Ex Finn.** · 05-03-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by Anya

KY Jelly is waterbased and can be easily cleaned up with water. Also low risk of migration.

I am not familiar with KY jelly,,,

,so i did not know that.

Graphite ( or pencil ) works great as a lubricant, we used it in our rifles when it was too cold for oil. However, it could prove to be troublesome because it is a powder and might get sucked inside of lens.
Just my opinion

.

Cheers. Mike.

vk4akp · 05-04-2009, 05:20 AM

OK, Thanks guys. So it's not a big deal to not worry about lubricating the threads of the lens's for better treatment and longer life then?

I just wondered. This is all new to me.

I'm actually thinking I might give in and get a plain protector or UV filter for my lens's and leave it on permanent. Then the thread that I am wearing out is the replaceable filter which is a much better feeling.

I don't tightening them up either. I just put them on till they stop as they are usually only on for a few shots.

I've been looking at getting a lens pen too for a while. But everything I seem to buy on Ebay lately is fake / knock off. Had a bad experience with a fake SanDisk SD card recently that fell apart (Brittle plastic).

.-.-.

OregonJim · 05-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by vk4akp

I've been looking at getting a lens pen too for a while. But everything I seem to buy on Ebay lately is fake / knock off. Had a bad experience with a fake SanDisk SD card recently that fell apart (Brittle plastic).

.-.-.

Well, most camera stores seem to carry them - look for the Sima brand. They run $8 - $12 US.

xjjohnno · 05-07-2009, 04:08 AM

Cross threading is more likely to cause a problem then thread wear. Personally I would not worry about lubricating the filter thread and adding the potential for contamination of the lens.

05-03-2009, 06:43 AM	#1
vk4akp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ipswich / Qld / Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	Should I use Lube ¿? Hi, Should I use some sort of lube or grease on my filter threads to help preserve the threads from wearing into the lens threads? .-.-.

05-03-2009, 01:42 PM	#12
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Anya KY Jelly is waterbased and can be easily cleaned up with water. Also low risk of migration. I am not familiar with KY jelly,,, ,so i did not know that. Graphite ( or pencil ) works great as a lubricant, we used it in our rifles when it was too cold for oil. However, it could prove to be troublesome because it is a powder and might get sucked inside of lens. Just my opinion. Cheers. Mike.

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vk4akp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ipswich / Qld / Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	OK, Thanks guys. So it's not a big deal to not worry about lubricating the threads of the lens's for better treatment and longer life then? I just wondered. This is all new to me. I'm actually thinking I might give in and get a plain protector or UV filter for my lens's and leave it on permanent. Then the thread that I am wearing out is the replaceable filter which is a much better feeling. I don't tightening them up either. I just put them on till they stop as they are usually only on for a few shots. I've been looking at getting a lens pen too for a while. But everything I seem to buy on Ebay lately is fake / knock off. Had a bad experience with a fake SanDisk SD card recently that fell apart (Brittle plastic). .-.-.

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xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Cross threading is more likely to cause a problem then thread wear. Personally I would not worry about lubricating the filter thread and adding the potential for contamination of the lens.