Lens Cleaner

Marilynne said:

When it comes time to clean the lens on my AF-S Nikkor lens, can I use the lens cleaner that I have for my eyeglasses or do I have to get a specific cleaner for camera lenses?

Contents of eyeglass lens cleaner is isopropano.

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I don't use any cleaner at all. I just use the cloth that came with my laptop to wipe off the screen.

If it won't scratch an lcd screen, it won't scratch your glass lens.

Just my 2 cents worth!

Caution --- I used one of those per-moistened lens cleaners for safety glasses on a lens filter and I think it took off some of the coating.

Blower, lens brush and microfiber cloth, in that order as required. I use an alcohol free glass cleaner with the microfiber if needed and spray it on the rag (a little goes a long way) and wipe the lens carefully after removing dust with blower and brush.

From Nikon -

How do I clean the camera lens?
The best way to clean a lens is to use a piece of lint free lens cleaning tissue and a small amount of Lens Cleaning solution. Do not use anything containing abrasives or solvents, only use Lens Cleaning Solution.
First we recommend taking a small blower brush to blow off or brush away loose dust or debris.
Next, place a drop or two of cleaner on the tissue (never directly onto the lens) and then wipe the lens in a circular motion, beginning in the center and working your way outward, removing any marks or smear.

If the above supplies are not available a clean, dry, soft, lint free cloth can be used to clean the lens. Do not breathe on the lens to fog it for cleaning. There are harmful acids in breath that can damage lens coatings. Just use the blower bulb, then brush, and wipe the lens in a circular spiral from the center outward.