Lens cleaning preferences?

[Ryan E. Walters]

This is what i use for solution
http://www.filmtools.com/ulclarlenspr1.html

is it okay?

I have not worked with it- but my general thinking is that since glass is so expensive, and it effects so much of the final image, I'd prefer to use the best stuff on it. It may be $10 more, and I know it adds up over time, but I'd hate to have that $10 be the difference between keeping the glass pristine or not.

(I'm not saying that it doesn't work- but I do know that Pancro DOES work.)

 

[Shawn Nelson]

I have not worked with it- but my general thinking is that since glass is so expensive, and it effects so much of the final image, I'd prefer to use the best stuff on it. It may be $10 more, and I know it adds up over time, but I'd hate to have that $10 be the difference between keeping the glass pristine or not.

(I'm not saying that it doesn't work- but I do know that Pancro DOES work.)

And I thought I was, read the description
--- (from Filmtools)
Ultra Clarity manufactures one of the finest filter and lens cleaners we've found, and we want you to try it. Their sophisticated new process removes 100% of the impurities found in water. Ultra Clarity's bio-pure formulation, with its enhanced cleaning properties, continues to lead the way in effective lens care. Ultra Clarity is compatible with anti-reflective coated lenses and will not harm fine filters such as Tiffen, Schneider, or front surface mirrors. Great on eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Zeiss Optics bottles Ultra Clarity under their brand name. It's good enough for Zeiss and excellent for all of your optics needs. For more information on all quality Ultra Clarity Products

 

[David W. Jones]

I was always told breathing on a lens would introduce acids from your mouth onto the element. Is this an urban legend?

Might have an effect after 4 or 5 hundred years!

 

[Ryan E. Walters]

And I thought I was, read the description
--- (from Filmtools)
Ultra Clarity manufactures one of the finest filter and lens cleaners we've found, and we want you to try it. Their sophisticated new process removes 100% of the impurities found in water. Ultra Clarity's bio-pure formulation, with its enhanced cleaning properties, continues to lead the way in effective lens care. Ultra Clarity is compatible with anti-reflective coated lenses and will not harm fine filters such as Tiffen, Schneider, or front surface mirrors. Great on eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Zeiss Optics bottles Ultra Clarity under their brand name. It's good enough for Zeiss and excellent for all of your optics needs. For more information on all quality Ultra Clarity Products

Wow- that says a lot that it is made by Zeiss! Does anyone have any direct long term experience with this product?

 

[Shawn Nelson]

Ryan, it's also the product that i see PixThis selling in their shop.

 

[Brent J. Craig]

This is what i use for solution
http://www.filmtools.com/ulclarlenspr1.html

is it okay?

Shawn, that's the Zeiss stuff I mentioned in my post! I've been using it for over 10 years on nearly every lens I clean. It is the best in my opinion.

Nanofilm also bottles it for Eyeglass stores, so if you are lucky enough to find it at one of those, it is super cheap and they also sell pre-moistened towelletes for extreme portability.

 

[Ryan E. Walters]

Ryan, it's also the product that i see PixThis selling in their shop.

Thanks for the heads up, I never noticed it there. Glad to know that I can buy it locally.

 

[Dave Blackham]

Shawn, that's the
stuff I mentioned in my post! I've been using it for over 10 years on nearly every lens I clean. It is the best in my opinion.

Nanofilm also bottles it for Eyeglass stores, so if you are lucky enough to find it at one of those, it is super cheap and they also sell pre-moistened towelletes for extreme portability.

It is cheap in opticians. Same product. We buy it in the larger bottles. 6 Flos about 15 USD equivalent.

http://www.glasses4less.net/acatalog/Glasses_Cleaning_Fluid.html

 

[John Burnley]

I've been using Super-Cote Cleaner for the past ten years with Q-tips. Works perfectly with no residual film on the optics (unlike other cleaners I've tried). I got mine from SK Grimes. I understand they use it exclusively which says a lot about how good it is. The best I've ever found, have cleaned a load of filthy lenses with it as an ebay buyer/seller.