Lens cleaning
Jan 30, 2013 11:34:08 #
sbesaw wrote:
So what is the definitive word on using alcohol impregnated wipes on Nano Coated $2,300 Nikon Lenses?
Most I can find is that nano coating is fragile and is only applied to internal lens elements. Should be okay to clean same as other lenses. Just be sure it's a clean T-shirt. ;)
Jan 30, 2013 11:45:34 #
sbesaw wrote:
quote=hangman45 quote=sbesaw quote=Db7423 Zeiss... (show quote)
Nikon support page says a few drops of cleaner on a lint free cloth wiped in a circular motion. You can get a bottle of there cleaner for $3.95 can not find the ingredients of the Nikon lens cleaner fluid on line but there is a very good chance it is alcohol based as are 99% of all lens cleaning fluids. The coatings on eye glasses is not as tough as camera lens my ARC coating on my glasses is very easy to scratch and is recommended that they are washed in dish detergent and dried with a lens cloth do not think I will be washing any of my camera lens in the sink though. I do not require anything other than my blower and a dry micro fiber cloth 99% of the time but when I do need to get a finger print or smudge off I do not hesitate grabbing one of my Zeiss wipes I have some lens that are over 30 years old without a single scratch and the old coatings were not as tough as the newer coatings.
Jan 30, 2013 12:05:17 #
I think we'll probably know the absolute best answer. All I can find from Nikon is to use "Lens Cleaning Solution", but not solvents. I guess it depends on your definition of solvent.
In a NY Times interview with "Steve Heiner, the senior technical manager at Nikon", he says, "For persistent spots on the lens, you might need a cleaning solution. Dont buy a bottled product that is mostly water and detergent. You make a bigger mess, said Mr. Heiner. The slowly drying water and sticky detergent can actually attract more dirt. Use generic, fast drying denatured alcohol applied sparingly to the cloth, never to the lens. If you put it on the lens, it can get inside.
But he also says, "Dont have any alcohol? A perfectly good substitute for light cleaning is a good huff of breath across the lens.
Doh!!!
In a NY Times interview with "Steve Heiner, the senior technical manager at Nikon", he says, "For persistent spots on the lens, you might need a cleaning solution. Dont buy a bottled product that is mostly water and detergent. You make a bigger mess, said Mr. Heiner. The slowly drying water and sticky detergent can actually attract more dirt. Use generic, fast drying denatured alcohol applied sparingly to the cloth, never to the lens. If you put it on the lens, it can get inside.
But he also says, "Dont have any alcohol? A perfectly good substitute for light cleaning is a good huff of breath across the lens.
Doh!!!
Jan 30, 2013 13:48:39 #
I found them in the Computer section near the mice in my local Walmart next to another brand with more for less.
Jan 30, 2013 14:10:04 #
Micro fiber cloth, followed by lens pen for anything left behind!
The Zeiss Wipes I got at Walmart say AMMONIA free, but don't say anything about alcohol. The box clearly indicates they are for use on camera lenses, monitors, eyeglasses, cell phones and other fine electronics.
The Zeiss Wipes I got at Walmart say AMMONIA free, but don't say anything about alcohol. The box clearly indicates they are for use on camera lenses, monitors, eyeglasses, cell phones and other fine electronics.
Jan 30, 2013 20:33:55 #
Got home & checked the lens Zeiss wipes and they do contain alcohol! I'm going to ask Nikon support but they usually do not respond too quickly.
Jan 30, 2013 21:16:51 #
ecobin wrote:
Got home & checked the lens Zeiss wipes and they do contain alcohol! I'm going to ask Nikon support but they usually do not respond too quickly.
That is great. As far as I can find they are silent to the ingredients in their cleaner. I believe a smal amount of alcohol cannot be harmful to the lens or Zeiss would not have it in the Lens Cleaning wipes. The packet even say that their product is safe for anti-refelective multi-layer coatings. I have used these wipes for years but not with much frequency because it is unusual that a blower and soft cloth doesn't do the job.
Really looking forward to what Nikon has to say about this. Thanks for taking the initiative on this.
Jan 30, 2013 21:22:45 #
I have been using the Zeiss wipes for years and have never had a problem of any kind
Jan 30, 2013 21:25:50 #
vinnya
Loc: connecticut
I've found the Zeiss cleaners in the photo section in walmarts also have seen them right at the check out counters where they have a bunch of stuff.
Jan 31, 2013 07:10:15 #
ecobin wrote:
The Zeiss wipes are located in the eye glass section, not in photo supplies. No alcohol.
sbesaw wrote:
I have seen reference on here a number of times for Zeiss lens claening tissues from WALMART. I went to WALMART this AM and they could only find Bausch + Lomb Premoistened lens cleaning tissue 50 count for $ 2.97. Contains Isopropyl Alcohol.
Are these the same? Any issues with tissues moistened with Alcohol?
Are these the same? Any issues with tissues moistened with Alcohol?
The Zeiss wipes are located in the eye glass section, not in photo supplies. No alcohol.
According to the package, "Contains isopropyl alcohoh."
Jan 31, 2013 07:19:40 #
wolfman wrote:
I picked up a box of Zeiss wipes at Sam's club. 200 wipes for $8.97.
What, and where I got mine
Jan 31, 2013 07:33:28 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
If you want the best cleaning cloths which leica use specifically, get those; they are ,very fine and soft, and perfectly dry. Leica will not use ANY other cleaning cloth.
Jan 31, 2013 08:01:40 #
the Walmart at Colony Place in Plymouth has a huge display in front of the optic dept. I bought a box of 100 for $5. they are fantastic and not just for lens...cell phone, glasses, comp. monitor.......Woottee
Jan 31, 2013 08:47:15 #
From the Zeiss box of Lens Cleaning Wipes purchased at Sam's: "Safe for lenses with anti-reflective coatings; ammonia-free formula." I've used these with every DSLR I've ever owned from day one with no problems.
Jan 31, 2013 09:02:45 #
sbesaw wrote:
quote=Db7423 quote=sbesaw quote=Db7423 Zeiss le... (show quote)
Compare the SKU numbers of both. If the products are different, they MUST have a different SKU number.
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