Best lens wipes? As a geek always looking for something better I’m offering my thoughts on what I’ve tried and am open to new suggestions. INVISIBLE GLASS WIPES: I’ve always loved...

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

As a geek always looking for something better I’m offering my thoughts on what I’ve tried and am open to new suggestions.

INVISIBLE GLASS WIPES: I’ve always loved their products for detailing auto glass and mirrors. Very disappointed as they left visible streaks.

KODAK CLEANING PAPER AND FLUID: Used to be my go to stuff. Did a good job, but I don’t know if it’s even still available.

PORTER’S CLEANING PAPERAND FLUID: I think it was made by KIDSK but was a bit less money as a store brand.

ZEISS OPTICAL WIPES: This was my next go to product. Did an excellent job, but was a bit speedy.

NIKON OPTICAL WIPES: So far the best I’ve found, and oddly the least expensive.

CO

I have a box of the Nikon optical wipes. I haven't compared them to others.

olsenphotoart

I use the Zeiss Optical Wipes. I find that after initial wipe (with moist wipe) I let the wipe dry slightly and finish up with a light wipe and no streaks visible. I like the fact that the wipe is not too dry. Prior to wipe I use a soft brush to knock off any dust.

Gatorcoach Loc: New Jersey

olsenphotoart wrote:

I use the Zeiss Optical Wipes. I find that after initial wipe (with moist wipe) I let the wipe dry slightly and finish up with a light wipe and no streaks visible. I like the fact that the wipe is not too dry. Prior to wipe I use a soft brush to knock off any dust.

Zeiss Optical wipes 100 wipes for $5.00 at WalMart. Work well (on glasses too) and can't beat the price.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

LWW wrote:

NIKON OPTICAL WIPES: So far the best I’ve found, and oddly the least expensive.

I think we have a winner!

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I have been using the Zeus’s wipes without any problems. Will have to try the Nikon brand

ronichas Loc: Long Island

Hoodman Lens cleanse wipes are great. There are 2 in a package, one wet one and one dry one.

https://www.hoodmanusa.com/Lens-Cleanse-Kits-s/132.htm

Bill_de Loc: US

I believe the Zeiss and Nikon wipes are actually the same product. I doubt that either company actually manufactures tissues. I use both and buy whatever I come across first when I'm running low. Over many years I've tried a number of products but like these the best. The fact that they are disposable is a big plus as you never transfer dirt from the cloth to the lens.

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LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

Bill_de wrote:

I believe the Zeiss and Nikon wipes are actually the same product. I doubt that either company actually manufactures tissues. I use both and buy whatever I come across first when I'm running low. Over many years I've tried a number of products but like these the best. The fact that they are disposable is a big plus as you never transfer dirt from the cloth to the lens.

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I’ve wondered about that.

We buy them on AMAZON by the 200 box, and they are within pennies per box.

My guess is each has a proprietary formula. The ZEISS stays wet a tad longer, the NIKON dries on the filter a bit quicker. Neither has a streak issue.

With two eyeglass wearers they go quickly.

Bill_de Loc: US

LWW wrote:

I’ve wondered about that.

We buy them on AMAZON by the 200 box, and they are within pennies per box.

My guess is each has a proprietary formula. The ZEISS stays wet a tad longer, the NIKON dries on the filter a bit quicker. Neither has a streak issue.

With two eyeglass wearers they go quickly.

I never noticed that, but I don't use them often enough to compare.

Thanks

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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

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I only use these. Zeiss lens cleaning wipe. They are available in a variety of qualities.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1350132-REG/zeiss_2203_468_pre_moistened_cleaning_cloths_box.html?sts=pi

BenC3

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ROR - Residual Oil Remover & Q-tips. Moisten Q-tip and go. Small bottle will last forever.

nikondoug

You can purchase the Nikon wipes from Costco, a box of 200. I do not remember the price.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

Bill_de wrote:

I never noticed that, but I don't use them often enough to compare.

Thanks

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The differences are very slight, possibly even production line irregularities.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

nikondoug wrote:

You can purchase the Nikon wipes from Costco, a box of 200. I do not remember the price.

AMAZON is under $15.