Leica LTM What precautions should be taken in cleaning an uncoated lens?

[Mudman]

I want to run some lens cleaning solution and a lens cloth (the thin paper type) over my elmar 5cm f3.5. Will this scratch it? If yes, is there a better way to clean the front of the lens?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[Mudman]

I do have a shade, but it becomes a bit tricky in keeping the finger off of the lens when the aperature movement is right above it.

Thanks!

 

[Mudman]

Well it did the trick, there weren't any fingerprints on the lens, just a little bit of grime from shooting with it so much lately.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Next time, don't forget Opticlean from Calliope.

Uncoated lenses are tougher than most coatings, in any case.

Cheers,

R.

 

[sepiareverb]

Anyone have a source for Opticlean in the US? I've not been able to find it anywhere. When a lens really gets grimy it seems like the simplest solution.

 

[Mudman]

Is opticlean anything like Canon's lens solution? I've got a bottle of that.