Lens Cleaning Cloths
Jan 26, 2018 07:04:46 #
Jan 26, 2018 07:19:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dandev wrote:
I've been buying Bausch & Lomb "Sight Sav... (show quote)
When it comes to cleaning my lenses, I use the very best. Zeiss.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1350132-REG/zeiss_2203_468_pre_moistened_cleaning_cloths_box.html?sts=pi
Jan 26, 2018 07:26:51 #
These are the best and specifically made for camera lenses. Comes with 2 wipes per use. One wet, one dry.
https://www.amazon.com/Lens-Cleanse-Natural-Cleaning-Kit/dp/B005UEB5TQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516969498&sr=8-1&keywords=hoodman+lens+cleanse
https://www.amazon.com/Lens-Cleanse-Natural-Cleaning-Kit/dp/B005UEB5TQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516969498&sr=8-1&keywords=hoodman+lens+cleanse
Jan 26, 2018 08:00:52 #
dandev wrote:
I've been buying Bausch & Lomb "Sight Sav... (show quote)
Go to any of the big box stores they sell the Bausch and Lomb in a variety of box sizes. The only difference may be just the price. Not any benefit.
Jan 26, 2018 08:02:42 #
dandev wrote:
I've been buying Bausch & Lomb "Sight Sav... (show quote)
Have not used those but these are the best I have ever used for camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/MagicFiber-Microfiber-Cleaning-Cloths-PACK/dp/B0050R67U0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1516971680&sr=8-6&keywords=microfiber+cleaning+cloth
Jan 26, 2018 08:48:19 #
nhastings wrote:
I buy boxes of Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes. Use them for my glasses and lenses. Very inexpensive and they seem to work well.
SAMs club cost effective
Jan 26, 2018 08:48:36 #
dandev wrote:
I've been buying Bausch & Lomb "Sight Sav... (show quote)
I saw a YouTube video from the Angry Photographer and later one on cleaning a Leica lens that used a similar technique. Use a Q-tip and distilled water:
1. Use a blower or soft brush to remove the loose dirt.
2. Use distilled water, not tap water
3. Use a Q-tip and dip it in water. Use a clean cloth to wick off the water
4. Use a circular motion to polish the lens
5. Use the dry end of the Q-tip also in a circular motion to finish
I have been using this technique for awhile now and find it works well.
Jan 26, 2018 08:54:41 #
When it comes to cleaning lenses a good rule to follow is not to clean them unless absolutely necessary. Modern lens multicoating can be damaged by cleaning if not careful.
I use a Zeiss cleaning solution and a regular cleaning cloth used for optics. In spite of it I only clean my lenses when it is absolutely necessary and I start with a Giotto blower which is usually all I need.
I use a Zeiss cleaning solution and a regular cleaning cloth used for optics. In spite of it I only clean my lenses when it is absolutely necessary and I start with a Giotto blower which is usually all I need.
Jan 26, 2018 09:09:50 #
Do not use any form of paper or tissue to clean eyeglasses and probably lenses. I have purchased lens wipes from Walmart's opticians and ruined eye glasses to the point of having to throw them away and buy new ones. They may have been Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes. At least use a microfiber cloth.
Jan 26, 2018 09:23:04 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
I have never used anything to get in touch on the front glass of all my lenses.but air blower. if you use your lens carefully, not thing will get on the lens but little dust, which can easily be cleared by air blower.
Jan 26, 2018 09:25:49 #
Zeiss lens wipes are (IMHO) the best on the market. Always have 3 or 4 of the little packets in my bag.
Jan 26, 2018 09:37:40 #
I have been using the lens cleaning wipes from various sources for years. Never a problem. I think the caution about multi-coating is very old, outdated and no longer relevant.
Jan 26, 2018 09:53:00 #
I tried the Zeiss lens cleaning wipes from Walmart for my glasses, but they always leave a film of some kind on the glasses which requires me to have to then clean the Zeiss stuff off. A while back someone posted a link to a video that showed a guy using distilled water and a Q-tip to clean his camera lenses. That should take most stuff off unless it is oily or greasy. I would agree with the advice to stick to something made for camera lenses.
Jan 26, 2018 10:04:17 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
There are coatings on lenses that are not on vision lenses. You run the risk of damaging your lenses if you use a product that was intended for glasses.
You sound like a camera shop salesman trying to get the customer to spend way more money than necessary.
Jan 26, 2018 10:45:11 #
I, too use Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes. The box says safe for eyeglasses and lenses on cameras. I've had excellent results. For better or for worse, I tend to trust Zeiss.
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