It seems like i might need to find some specialty water made for lens cleaning? Does any company make them?…
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When I need to clean a lens I use the same things I use for my telescopes which is as optically safe as you can get and safe for coatings. Kimwipes and optical glass cleaner from StellarVue in my case. I also try to use the safest possible method. This is a good example for a telescope but would apply to anything photography lens.
is it this version https://www.stellarvue.com/alc-s4-stellarvue-lens-cleaner-4-oz-spray-bottle/ ?When I need to clean a lens I use the same things I use for my telescopes which is as optically safe as you can get and safe for coatings. Kimwipes and optical glass cleaner from StellarVue in my case. I also try to use the safest possible method. This is a good example for a telescope but would apply to anything photography lens.
Yes, that’s the one I use. No, i don’t specifically know what it is it. StellarVue is a good company of high end optics and good customer service. I suggest reaching out to them for any info.is it this version https://www.stellarvue.com/alc-s4-stellarvue-lens-cleaner-4-oz-spray-bottle/ ?
Do you know what is in it?
I think it’s because most people don’t properly clean a microfiber cloth and inadvertently rub tiny grit all over the lens. I think only sterile lint-free cotton swabs are what they want people to do. I actually use some old APS-C sensor swabs. Basically the same thing and I have a bunch of them.Surprising that they use cotton swabs for the cleaning, and say never touch the glass with the microfiber cloth.
Thanks - would you share an links to a suggested swap product?I think it’s because most people don’t properly clean a microfiber cloth and inadvertently rub tiny grit all over the lens. I think only sterile lint-free cotton swabs are what they want people to do. I actually use some old APS-C sensor swabs. Basically the same thing and I have a bunch of them.
I use AAWipes Sensor Cleaning Swabs. I got it from Amazon. Individually wrapped. 20 for $10.Thanks - would you share an links to a suggested swap product?
Thank you so much!I use AAWipes Sensor Cleaning Swabs. I got it from Amazon. Individually wrapped. 20 for $10.
Thank you so much!I use AAWipes Sensor Cleaning Swabs. I got it from Amazon. Individually wrapped. 20 for $10.
Sometime I will use distilled water. I will dip a Q-tip in distilled water and gently in a circular motion swap the area in question. I then take a piece of lens paper or lens cloth and wipe it clean. That will usually remove the residue you are seeing. Just be gentile.thanks! I’m fairly certain the lens is ok. It was a new lens and I only touched it very lightly. It just bothers me that the lens doesn’t look pristine after using the wipe.. I don’t know if it makes sense…
I used those little zeiss wipe packet from Steve’s in my bag link..
Not much really. It’s just that you have more specific control with a swab.Thank you so much!
One thing I’m confused about - how is the cleaning swap different from the using Kim tech wipes?