Alcohol wipes

[ChrisMClark]

I have packs of alcohol wpies taht are specifically for optical glass. I but them for my glasses, but are they OK to use on lens glass? Or would they strip the coating off?

[Oakey22]

lol i was about to post the same question, i also have some wipes, got some Isopropyl Alcohol ones, will they be ok with my lens?

[scraggs]

Is it worth chancing for the sake of saving a few pounds ?

[rileydoggy]

many of the 'isopropyl wipes' also tend to include other 'things', i wouldn't risk it...

[Les McLean]

I use (and highly recommend) Bouchard Optical Lens wipes, they are the only alcohol wipes that I've found don't smear the glass.

Always have a few sachets of them in my bag, great for clearing rain drops, finger marks etc when out in the field.

[andy_fozzy]

Tip from a camera mag a few months ago:

Screw up 2 Rizla ciggy papers, breath on lens (glass) and wipe away!

(Although haven't tried it myself yet.....)