Polarizing 67 mm filters: I read that the B&W and the Hoya PRO are sometimes almost impossible to remove from the lens and it is not good to stack on top of another filter, e.g. uv. I...

marthamcc

I read that the B&W and the Hoya PRO are sometimes almost impossible to remove from the lens and it is not good to stack on top of another filter, e.g. uv.

I would like advise in getting that size of filter and avoid problems.

wolfman

marthamcc wrote:

I read that the B&W and the Hoya PRO are sometimes almost impossible to remove from the lens and it is not good to stack on top of another filter, e.g. uv.

I would like advise in getting that size of filter and avoid problems.

All polarizing filters can be hard to remove. That's why I keep a rubber band in my bag. You can stack it on top of another filter. You can also purchase filter wrenches for removal of stuck filters.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Any size of any filter is able to get stuck if not set properly, 50 or 77mm. PL have the particularity to be hard to grab if you have fat fingers, that is all.

As to stacking...
- If you have a PL you do not need a UV.
- Because most filters are not exactly of 'great' quality compared to a lens you may want to avoid stacking to avoid a 'milky look'.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

I carry the filter wrenches. Inexpensive.
I don't trust myself to keep up with a rubber band.
Pat

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Jay Pat wrote:

I carry the filter wrenches. Inexpensive.
I don't trust myself to keep up with a rubber band.
Pat

Me too. They're terribly expensive, but I've used them a few times. Bought two sizes so my wife and I each have a set. Take up a lot of space too.

http://secure.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=filter+wrenches&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search= :

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

DaveO wrote:

Me too. They're terribly expensive, but I've used them a few times. Bought two sizes so my wife and I each have a set. Take up a lot of space too.

http://secure.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=filter+wrenches&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search= :

Good Grief......

marthamcc

Thanks !

I did not know about filter wrenches, I did not even imagine such a thing existed !

I never had one polarizing filter stuck but there were smaller.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

We are always careful, but those fine threads can do you in. I back it right off and double check if I feel any resistance. I keep them in my back pack and they're durable as well as taking up no space. :thumbup:

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

marthamcc wrote:

I read that the B&W and the Hoya PRO are sometimes almost impossible to remove from the lens and it is not good to stack on top of another filter, e.g. uv.

I would like advise in getting that size of filter and avoid problems.

B+W and Heliopan have brass rings, less likely to get stuck. With digital, there is usually little need to stack filters. Never tighten any filter or screw-in lens hood more than slightly snug.

marthamcc

Thanks!

The only reason I commented on stacking filters it is because it would be less bad to get two filters stack than the polarizer stuck on the lens. I always have the uv filter as protection.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Jay Pat wrote:

I carry the filter wrenches. Inexpensive.
I don't trust myself to keep up with a rubber band.
Pat

:thumbup:

The trick is not to over tighten, but sometimes....

Rongnongno Loc: FL

marthamcc wrote:

Thanks!

The only reason I commented on stacking filters it is because it would be less bad to get two filters stack than the polarizer stuck on the lens. I always have the uv filter as protection.

Use an empty ring then?

marthamcc

Forgive my ignorance, you mean break a very cheap filter or they actually sell empty rings?

I know adapting rings that are empty but change the actual size.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

marthamcc wrote:

I read that the B&W and the Hoya PRO are sometimes almost impossible to remove from the lens and it is not good to stack on top of another filter, e.g. uv.

I would like advise in getting that size of filter and avoid problems.

Those filter brands are no more prone to sticking than any other brand/s. Filters generally stick because they were applied in a manner that causes the frame to lose it circular shape leading to cross-threading. B+W filters are made with brass and tend to keep their shape somewhat better than does aluminum. Usually filters are sized by the lens in use and that size has little effect on the filter sticking or not. And if you insist on stacking filters always put the polarizer on last.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

marthamcc wrote:

Forgive my ignorance, you mean break a very cheap filter or they actually sell empty rings?

I know adapting rings that are empty but change the actual size.

Both interpretations work.

In the case of step-up ring the advantage id that you purchase a single PL and use a step up for your lenses. I purchased a 77mm pl and each lens has a step-up adapter with a cap.