Alcohol for cleaning lens

[garygraphy]

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What kind of alcohol is normally used for cleaning lenses? Are those like isopropyl alcohol you can readily find at pharmacies?

 

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[Herr Barnack]

I have never heard of using alcohol to clean lenses - at least not the front or rear elements.  I would not risk it. 

 

There are high quality lens cleaning solutions available that are specifically formulated for cleaning lens glass:  https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/127525-REG/Photographic_Solutions_EC_Eclipse_Optic_Lens_Cleaning.html

Edited April 5, 2017 by Carlos Danger

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[darylgo]

My preference is alcohol 91% and above, for lenses and bodies. Use a micro fiber cloth.

 

It could have a drying effect on some parts of bodies such as rubber or leather but used sparingly I haven't had any issues.

[250swb]

I think most lens cleaning solutions are alcohol based. I use isopropanol 99.9% pure and get it from eBay. As Daryl has said it's also great all around the camera for removing grease and the general build up of dirt.

[LocalHero1953]

I think most commercial solutions are methanol based, but I don't see why isopopyl alcohol should not be suitable, though it will just take longer to evaporate.

[philipus]

Depends on what you mean by cleaning. I disassembled my Summitar recently to get rid of dust, dirt and fog inside and used, on recommendation, ROR Liquid. Worked very well. But for general cleaning I just use a microfiber cloth.

 

What kind of alcohol is normally used for cleaning lenses? Are those like isopropyl alcohol you can readily find at pharmacies?

 

Thanks