microfiber cloths

[jhbeckman]

Any preference among other photo.netters for a particular microfiber cloth. B+H is carrying something called the Leland ultra cloth; I'm curious whether anyone has used it and has anything to report

 

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[kurt_heintzelman]

I really like PhotoClear microfiber cloths, which are distributed by

B&W Schneider in the U.S. Try www.2filter.com (The filter Connection).

For lens cleaning fluids, The Filter Connection also sells "Formula

MC", which is currently my favorite.

[msitaraman]

Zeiss Microfiber cloths. A bit small (6 inches square) but nice and

thick/durable feeling. Not more expensive than the others, despite

the brand name...

[pete_andrews]

Microfibre, or any other sort of cloth is fine for cleaning your

spectacles, but I wouldn't trust it anywhere near a camera lens. Yes

they do remove grease and dust very efficiently, but anything that

gets re-used picks up minute particles of grit. If you want to rub

that into your lenses, fine. Or if you want to spend every other day

washing it and drying it in a dust free room, fine again. Otherwise

stick to a soft brush, and good quality disposable wipes.

[kurt_heintzelman]

Not all microfiber cloths are alike--some are junk, and fit only for

use with eyeglasses. The PhotoClear cloths are silky soft, safe, and

highly effective. B&W Schneider was evidently so impressed with this

product that they chose to not only distribute it, but also to

recommend it for use on their exquisitely crafted filters and lenses.

I realize that a good many photographers are most comfortable with

Kodak lens tissue, and that's great. If a particular product works

well for you and you're adept at using it, then why tamper with

success? Arthur Morris swears by cotton balls--great! I swear by

PhotoClear microfiber cloths and Formula MC lens fluid--I happen to

feel these cloths are far more effective and convenient than lens

tissue. Your opinions may differ.