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Lens cleaner - which?


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g4aaw pete

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Could I have some opinions about lens cleaning solution?

There seem to be a vast selection on the market – are there any to avoid?

Is there a good case for using lens cleaning wipes containing a cleaning agent?

 



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Unless the lens is really dirty, your breath and a microfiber cloth.

 

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I usually use a rocket blower and sometimes a good martern hair brush to make sure I don’t have any large debris that can scratch the surface. I then breathe on the lens and use a Spudz or Hama mikrofiber cloth. I do have a 2oz bottle of B+W Lens Cleaner II solution, but I think I have had to use it once or twice since I bought it some years ago. 



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I like lens pens in combination with a blower. The pens are in two different sizes, the large with a circular felt cleaner and brush. The smaller size tip is ideal for getting into corners of viewfinders. I’ve been using the pens since they first came out without problems.


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Thanks Ron / Peter / Dave for your advice.

I very recently got a lens which needs the front element cleaning, so will order some cleaning solution.

I have a lens pen, which does work well. 



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The impregnated lens cleaning wipes are really intended for specs, not camera lenses, and can leave marks behind as the solution dries. I use them sometimes when a lens is really dirty, knowing that I'll be following up with microfiber cloth etc.



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Thanks for your comments Marcus.

Certainly the cheap & nasty wipes seem pretty useless. Those with some form of alcohol inside do a better job though.

Eventually, I bought a kit for £13

 

 

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Be aware that the main ingredient for most for lens cleaners is rubbing alcohol. I would recommend blowing/ cleaning with rubbing alcohol (higher the content the content the better)  you can buy 99% if you search for it. If your lens is coated rinsing with distilled water will make it "Factory" clear with NO streaks.