I used the Zeiss wipes - not that often Perhaps every other month. Never seen a problem. if there was a problem I suspect that all the lens and filter manufactures would have warnings on line
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Where can one find these Nikon wipes?Lens coatings are tougher than you think
I see people worry about different cleaning methods harming the coatings all the time, but never see any evidence of it actually happening. I have seen damaged coatings - usually the result of something in the environment getting on the lens, never from a lens cleaning product.
Besides, Nikon actually had some lens wipes like the Zeiss ones - I purchased a big box of them and still have them. And yes, they contain isopropyl alcohol just like the Zeiss wipes (in fact, I'm pretty sure they are just rebranded Zeiss wipes). I've used both Nikon and Zeiss wipes for years with no ill effect.
I have not seen them around in years as @Steve mentioned they most probably a rebranded Zeiss Wipe ... whoever makes them just put different printing on the box and wrapper.Where can one find these Nikon wipes?
Alcohol can damage certain anti-glare and possibly blue light coatings on polycarbonate lenses. Best to use soap and water or a water based eye glass surfactant. Additionally it can cause cracking in acrylic surfaces. There are a plethora of deionized water based cleaners which are safe to use on all optical surfaces.Oh, just one other additional caution about alcohol based lens wipes. Do not use them on acrylic or eyeglasses (made of polycarbonate).
Yup ... my favorite way of cleaning glasses was recommended by one of the head opticians at our local Costco eye center. While they gave away free refills of cleaning fluid there she recommended using dawn dishwashing soap and then rinsing and after drip drying for a moment blotting the lens dry with a clean microfiber cloth. It just works.Alcohol can damage certain anti-glare and possibly blue light coatings on polycarbonate lenses. Best to use soap and water or a water based eye glass surfactant. Additionally it can cause cracking in acrylic surfaces. There are a plethora of deionized water based cleaners which are safe to use on all optical surfaces.
100% agree, i have never had an issue with the Zeiss or Rosco product, i use the Zeiss wipes traveling and still have about 200 years worth left of the one bottle of Rosco fluid primarly having isopropyl alcohol, well to my knowledge anyway LOL.Lens coatings are tougher than you think
I see people worry about different cleaning methods harming the coatings all the time, but never see any evidence of it actually happening. I have seen damaged coatings - usually the result of something in the environment getting on the lens, never from a lens cleaning product.
Besides, Nikon actually had some lens wipes like the Zeiss ones - I purchased a big box of them and still have them. And yes, they contain isopropyl alcohol just like the Zeiss wipes (in fact, I'm pretty sure they are just rebranded Zeiss wipes). I've used both Nikon and Zeiss wipes for years with no ill effect.
Check out Walmart. They have a box of 225 Zeiss wipes for $11.98. Sorry, I just did the math, and I guess 400 wipes for $19 is a better deal, but Walmart's are everywhere.I'm a big user of Zeiss wipes for reasons I've explained elsewhere in this thread. If you also use a lot of wipes, you might want to check the prices in the link below. You can purchase the wipes MUCH cheaper than B&H and others charge. B&H charges like $32 for 200 wipes. Buying in bulk from Amazon the prices are far less expensive - $32 for 600 wipes, $19 for 400 wipes.
Zeiss Wipes - bulk pricing