Lens wipes

cybercox

Hello,

Does anyone know if these wipes are ok to use for lenses.

Bausch & Lomb Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Tissues

Thanks

pathfinder

Yes, they are ok for cleaning glasses and optic, but one is better using a polyester micro fibre lens cleaning cloth and a lens cleaning solution.


Cleaning lenses can create discussions bordering on theological, with suitable heat and emotion - see the discussion here - http://photo.net/learn/cleaning-cameras Some folks favor methyl alcohol, some ethyl alcohol ( for cleaning and drinking ) and some hate isopropyl for cleaning. I had 10% by volume IsoPropyl to lens cleaning solution and have used this for years on glasses, phtographic lenses, binoculars, and other optics.


I strongly prefer polyester micro fibre cloth use, if a lens brush is not sufficient. A 100% cotton diaper or t-shirt ( that have been washed without softener ) is also fine if used with lens cleaning solution. Much cotton cloth today has other artificial fibres in it so be certain.

I prefer NOT to use lens tissue for cleaning lenses, although Zeiss makes some for its surgical microscope optics.



A quick google will give you a bevy of alternatives, like this video

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The basic technique is ok, but scrubbing endlessly like they display, makes me squirm. They say rub gently, and then grind away like they are trying to make a telescope mirror. I do like that they start with a fine fibre brush and a blower before using a cloth cleaning.

Speaking of mirrors, do NOT try to clean the mirror in your DSLR. It is a front surface mirror and will scratch quite easily.