Lens cleaning solutions (ROR) - Does the liquid just evaporate? Cloth vs. Pec-Pad?

[SteveNC]

I was sold a solution of ROR and a pack of pec-pads. I was advised to do the following:

1. Blow dirt off lens with rocket blower
2. Spray liquid onto pec-pad
3. Wipe from center to outside of glass in circular motion
4. Wait for liquid to dry

However, I've found that simply waiting to dry leaves a slight residue on the lens. Should I:

A. Use lens pen to wipe away extra residue
B. Use less liquid and only follow steps 1-4 above
C. Use a micro fiber cleaning cloth for step 2 above (instead of pec-pad)
D. Use Ziess pre-moistened cloths (though, I've found these leave a bit more residue versus pec/ROR, but evaporate more quickly than ROR)
E. Other, please specify: _____________

I want to exercise the most cautious method to take care of my glass. I know there are folks who use a T-shirt but that is not something I am willing to do based on my personal preference; time is not an issue here.

[Wilt]

My bottle of ROR says to spray on tissue, wipe lens, REMOVE with tissue or lens cloth (not to simply let it evaporate)

Tha's all I've ever done!

[SteveNC]

My bottle of ROR says to spray on tissue, wipe lens, REMOVE with tissue or lens cloth (not to simply let it evaporate)

Tha's all I've ever done!

So do you use one wet tissue to wipe lens then remove with another dry tissue?

[Wilt]

So do you use one wet tissue to wipe lens then remove with another dry tissue?

Yep! Don't use a lot of fluid to wet the tissue that you initially clean the lens with.

[SteveNC]

Cool, thanks Wilt :)

[Nicholas R.]

I want to exercise the most cautious method to take care of my glass. I know there are folks who use a T-shirt but that is not something I am willing to do based on my personal preference; time is not an issue here.

Steve,

Have you heard of Formula-MC? IMHO, it's the absolute best fluid you can use on a lens - period. It is specially made for multi-coated lenses and it leaves them sparkling like a diamond. Once you use it, you'll never use any other liquid again. Even on a 77 mm. lens, all you need is one drop, spread it around evenly with a lens tissue, then take another tissue and buff it until it's dry. Just a suggestion.

Nicholas
www.copperhillimages.com