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B+W 12x15 Photo Clear Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth

The B+W Photo Clear Microfiber Cloth lifts fingerprints and oil off your glass without scratching, so your images stay as sharp as your lens is capable of.

$29.99*
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Overview

Clean glass is the simplest upgrade you can make to image sharpness, and the B+W Photo Clear Microfiber Cloth is designed around the specific demands of optical surfaces. Where generic microfiber can leave lint traces or smear oils rather than lift them, B+W's poly-nylon blend has been laboratory-tested for use on camera lenses and filters. In the field — between portrait sessions, at an event, or changing locations on a landscape shoot — a fingerprint or breath smudge costs you contrast and flare resistance. This cloth addresses that quietly and without chemicals, using the microscopic fiber structure to capture and remove debris rather than push it around the surface.

The 12x15-inch dimensions are a deliberate design choice. A larger cloth lets you use a clean section of material on each wipe, which matters when you're clearing oil off a front element with multi-coating. The included protective plastic envelope keeps the cloth isolated from the grit and dust that accumulates in a camera bag — because a cloth that's collected sand particles becomes a liability rather than an asset. Care is straightforward: warm water rinse or machine wash without fabric softener, then air dry. Treat it correctly and it delivers consistent, coating-safe performance across a large number of cleaning cycles before needing replacement.

Key Features

For camera lenses

Made of poly-nylon microfiber fabric

Laboratory-tested

Chemical- and lint-free

Specifications

Material
Poly-nylon microfiber fabric
Size
12x15 inches
Application
Camera lenses
Chemical Content
Chemical-free
Lint Production
Lint-free
Testing Status
Laboratory-tested

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The poly-nylon microfiber blend lifts oil and moisture cleanly off lens elements without smearing — one pass typically clears a fingerprint rather than redistributing it.
  • At 12x15 inches, the cloth is large enough to work a full section of fresh material across the lens surface, preventing cross-contamination during cleaning.
  • Chemical-free and lint-free construction means no residue left on coated elements — safe for use on delicate multi-coated glass.
  • The protective plastic envelope keeps the cloth clean in a bag or case between uses, preventing it from picking up grit that could scratch glass.
  • Laboratory-tested for performance on optical surfaces — not just a generic household microfiber repurposed for camera gear.

👎 Cons

  • The cloth's effectiveness degrades noticeably if washed with fabric softener, which requires more care in laundering than casual users may expect.
  • It does not remove heavy smudging or dried residue as effectively as a wet cleaning solution — for stubborn contamination, a cleaning fluid is still needed.
  • The 12x15-inch size is impractical for carrying in a small jacket pocket without folding it, which can introduce crease areas that feel rougher on glass.
  • Repeated washing eventually reduces the microfiber's oil-lifting capacity — the cloth has a finite service life before replacement is warranted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the microfiber construction is designed to be chemically inert and lint-free, making it safe for AR coatings, multi-coatings, and nano-coatings. Never apply dry pressure to heavy grit; brush off loose debris first, then use the cloth in a light circular motion.
The material is gentle enough for optical surfaces generally, but it's sized and intended primarily for lens elements and filters. The 12x15-inch dimensions make it practical for larger surfaces like camera backs and viewfinder eyecups as well.
Rinse under warm water without soap, or machine wash without fabric softener — softener clogs the microfiber structure and degrades its oil-lifting capability. Air dry only; heat can damage the fibers.
Laboratory-tested to be lint-free under normal use conditions. A worn or damaged cloth or one that's been washed with softener may start to shed — replace the cloth if you notice any fibering.
The larger format gives you a fresh, uncontaminated section of cloth for each swipe, which reduces the risk of redistributing oil across the surface — a real advantage over small cloths that saturate quickly with a single fingerprint.

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