I was almost in tears
Nov 15, 2020 18:38:46 #
Ben's nana wrote:
So glad it worked out
Fran
Fran
Me, too, Fran. I need that lens to try some of what you do!
Nov 15, 2020 18:43:44 #
Marg wrote:
Well clearly I don’t exactly know how myself, Ron! But rest assured this won’t happen again! At least not in this manner. Lesson learned inexpensively!
Thanks for sharing Marg. It can happen to any of us no matter how careful we can be. May relook filter use again.
Nov 15, 2020 18:45:10 #
sailorWB wrote:
Very interesting. Usually you use heat to loosen something tightly screwed on. But then again, using a propane torch probably wouldn't do the lens much good.
But it could make for an interesting creative photo op!
Nov 15, 2020 18:47:59 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Glad everything ended fine, but you should have ta... (show quote)
Lamiaceae, we have no camera shop anywhere close. If this hadn’t worked I’d have had to ship it somewhere. I hope there are no minute pieces left to scratch the lens. Does your wife listen better now?
Nov 15, 2020 18:49:49 #
sabfish wrote:
Thank you. I was thinking backward and not properly visualizing the filter threads. Somehow I was thinking the threads were outside the lens. Of course, they are inside the lens. Thus, contracting them, will loosen it.
I’m glad scruples was able to help. No surprise there. He’s a scientist after all! 😉
Nov 15, 2020 18:51:38 #
Nostalgic Memories wrote:
The same thing happened to my Brand New FX24-70mm.... (show quote)
Thanks, Lea! That was really good thinking to turn it upside down. I don’t know whether I did that or not. 😳
Nov 15, 2020 18:52:49 #
willaim wrote:
Those filters do have a duel purpose.
Evidently, that’s so, willaim!
Nov 15, 2020 18:53:47 #
flyboy61 wrote:
I'm glad you have a happy ending!
I'm glad you have a happy ending!
Thank you, flyboy!
Nov 15, 2020 18:56:47 #
KoniOmegaflex wrote:
Those lenses are great but they aren't cheap. I know; I have one.
Yeah, even used they are pricey but so nice!
Nov 15, 2020 18:58:08 #
Jerry Coupe wrote:
I forgot to zip my camera bag once and as I swung it out of the trunk and up to my shoulder by Canon 5d MK II and a 70-200 f2.8 went flying. Fortunately, the UV filter took the brunt of the damage, but the lens threads were also damaged, $380 repair bill...guess who never leaves his camera bag unzipped ever...
Glad only your UV filter was damaged.
Glad only your UV filter was damaged.
Me, too, Jerry. Sorry for your damage. That was an expensive lesson.
Nov 15, 2020 19:02:48 #
MtManMD wrote:
A happy ending to a problem most of us have faced at one time or another. I've heard, from wiser people than me, that UV filters were designed for film and don't apply to digital from an image enhancement perspective. For protecting the lens though, you can use a "clear" lens protective filter. I've switched all of mine over, mostly to the Marumi brand which are made in Japan and seem to be very high quality and less expensive as some of the better known name brands.
Thanks MtManMD! I does appear I am far from the only one to whom this has happened. I’ll have a look at the Marino brand. I’m curious though- somewhere I read that UV filters are good for shooting in the mountains. I guess you don’t feel that need. I’ve just spent some time looking through your photos and they are stunningly beautiful!
Nov 15, 2020 19:04:52 #
goldenyears wrote:
That example is why there are a very few items which I will delegate the job of transporting them to a new residence. However, that said, our last move was handled by a relocation service and I don't think anything we entrusted to them were damaged or lost. On the other hand, one item I kept control of did end up damaged. 
Well that doesn’t seem right does it? But at least another person was saved from feeling guilty.
Nov 15, 2020 19:08:09 #
John Hicks wrote:
Hello the cost of a filter and a lenses hood is nothing compared to a new lens so be sensible and get both for all your lenses
Yes, sir! I will!! (I do have hoods for all and have witnessed the benefit more times than I care to admit.)
Nov 15, 2020 19:08:52 #
Hi Marg
So happy to hear the bad turned good .
from now on "I aced it turns to I iced it"
Great method ...I only use ice for wax removal . It could have been a sad,hard lesson. The kind we torture ourselves over.
So happy to hear the bad turned good .
from now on "I aced it turns to I iced it"
Great method ...I only use ice for wax removal . It could have been a sad,hard lesson. The kind we torture ourselves over.
Nov 15, 2020 19:08:53 #
John Hicks wrote:
Hello Marg the cost of a filter and a lenses hood is nothing compared to a new lens so be sensible and get both for all your lenses
Thanks, John. Replied above. 😊
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