Can inexpensive lens cleaning fluid damage lens coatings?
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I bought some lens cleaning fluid from a camera store and started wondering whether a cheaper cleaner could harm the coating on the front element of my lens. Do lens coatings need a specific type of cleaner, or is ordinary lens cleaning fluid generally safe?
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Why do you think that Jessops (a long established company) would sell something named "lens cleaning fluid" which would damage a lens ?
Should I try to find a more expensive cleaning fluid, or does it not particularly matter?
Why would paying more make you feel better ? Paying less usually makes me feel better. Try it, you might get used to it.
I'd be surprised if there's any significant difference between more expensive and less expensive lens cleaning fluid.
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In general, normal lens cleaning fluid sold by a reputable camera store is intended to be safe for coated lenses. Modern lens coatings are fairly durable, and there’s no reason to assume a cheaper product will damage them just because it costs less.
The bigger risk is usually cleaning technique, not the fluid itself. Lens coatings are thin, and aggressive rubbing or scrubbing is more likely to cause wear than properly used lens cleaner. Use only a small amount of fluid with a clean lens tissue or microfiber cloth, and wipe gently.
So: you probably do not need a more expensive cleaner. A standard lens cleaning fluid from a known camera retailer should be fine if used carefully.
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