Zeiss lens wipes sold in Walmart - a professional photographer's opinion

[Anthony]

WalMart brand is less expensive, same isopropyl alcohol - probably made by Zeiss and private branded.

Zeiss wipes are incredibly cheap. In the UK a pack of 250 is available on Amazon for £18.99. A pack of 250 will last a normal photographer for a very long time. Why take a chance that something a bit cheaper is the same quality?

 

[tomcat]

I went to a meeting held by our local camera club and the speaker (a professional photographer) said that we need to be VERY careful what lens cleaners we use.

The reason: lens wipes can actually wipe away the increasingly sophisticated coating.

I have actually seen a Steve Perry video in which he demonstrated how to use a lens wipe. I did not know if that is a Zeiss lens wipe.

Anyone out there who can address this question? I've been using Zeiss lens wipes on Nikon z lenses but haven't noticed any adverse effects - although I do not use lens wipes if I can clean the lenses with a blower or soft brush.

I have found a lot of lint particles left behind when I use Zeiss cloths, so I went to the opticians office and got a pack of theirs. Works excellent with no lint residue

 

[Palouse]

This site may help answer questions, allay fears, and address myths:

ZEISS Lens and Screen Cleaning

ZEISS provides an entire line of lens cleaning solutions including cleaning wipes and eyeglass cleaner that are gentle on your lenses and easy to use. Find a retailer near you that sells ZEISS lens wipes, eyeglass cleaner and antifog spray.

www.zeiss.com

 

[rgbiv]

I find the Zeiss wipes to be way too "wet" with isopropyl alcohol so I let them dry out until most of the IPA is gone. Even still its hard to get the final streaks off unless I use a clean microfiber cloth.

Maybe I am doing it wrong but getting a lens truly streak-free is difficult!

 

[Mal Paso]

I let them dry out until most of the IPA is gone.

India Pale Ale always leaves a residue. Even Widner Bros. I quit using it years ago.

 

[rgbiv]

India Pale Ale always leaves a residue. Even Widner Bros. I quit using it years ago.

 

[Palouse]

India Pale Ale always leaves a residue. Even Widner Bros. I quit using it years ago.

Drink enough IPA and any lens will look clean!