Alcohol prep pads
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
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I wouldn't. It may be to harsh. Get a Lenspen.
Horoscope Fish
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Use a dry Pec Pad; rubbing alcohol will leave streaks since it's partially water.
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Grit is an issue when rubbing on lenses. 
In the old days, we were always advised 1) to blow the lens off first with a blower, to minimize the grit. At least lightly brush it first. And 2) to always crumple any pad or cloth first, to leave crevices to trap the grit, to keep from grinding it into the lens (and the fancy lens coatings). And to rub only lightly. A lens is not at all like window glass or mirror glass.
In the old days, we were always advised 1) to blow the lens off first with a blower, to minimize the grit. At least lightly brush it first. And 2) to always crumple any pad or cloth first, to leave crevices to trap the grit, to keep from grinding it into the lens (and the fancy lens coatings). And to rub only lightly. A lens is not at all like window glass or mirror glass.rocketman122
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be aware there are coatings on the element and there is only a certain amount of times you can wipe it till it starts to deteriorate. I saw it happen to one of my lenses years ago. I would wipe it every wedding and after 3 years you can see it looking like it had a light limescale effect although without the white it comes with. be careful. get a filter on it.
These are handy for field use,
But read the warning label : Do not use for contact lenses!
These are handy for field use,..........
Precisely what I use them for. When at home, I break out a proper kit.
.......But read the warning label : Do not use for contact lenses!
I've tried mounting my contacts to my Nikons, but always seem to fail.
Radioactive
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Hello,I use the Zeiss wipes. They have alcohol in them. I contacted Zeiss to see if the alcohol would have any effect on the coatings of Nikon lens's and they said no. I first wipe the lens from the center then working my way to the outside of the lens. Then I let the wipe dry a little and redo. I am very happy with the results.Bill
nikonpup
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NO, WRONG TYPE OF ALCOHOL. CHECK OUT THIS LINK. How to Clean Your Lens and Filters Properly | explora
nikonpup
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THE PREP PADS THAT I HAVE CONTAIN ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 70%. LENS PADS SHOULD CONTAIN METHYL ALCOHOL. Methyl alcohol (aka methanol or wood alcohol).
nikonpup
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generic or brand specific?
Just kidding. The manuals do say ethanol, which is almost generic for alcohol, but technically a particular chemical comp as opposed to isopropyl or methyl.
Radioactive
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What were you using to clean this lens that got foggy?Thanks,Bill
I would not use alcohol prep pads. The are designed for disinfection and not cleaning coated glass. Zeiss wipes work well because they are designed for coated eyeglasses. They leave behind minimal streaks.
There is a better alternative in my experience. Get yourself a piece of photo chamois. Your breath is free and you always have plentiful supply. Breathe on the glass an GENTLY wipe it with the chamois. If there is visible dirt, brush it away first.
There is a better alternative in my experience. Get yourself a piece of photo chamois. Your breath is free and you always have plentiful supply. Breathe on the glass an GENTLY wipe it with the chamois. If there is visible dirt, brush it away first.