Remove uv filter from lens
Jul 8, 2016 10:46:53 #
When I purchased my Nikon 35mm 1.8, I put an UV filter on it. Then one day went out shooting and put a polarizer filter over it; forgetting I had the UV still in place. So I guess when I was turning the polarizer I tightened the UV filter to where I can't seem to remove it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jul 8, 2016 10:53:30 #
There are some filter removing devices made -- try B&H. The ones I'm familiar with are basically a thin and wide piece of plastic designed to grip the threads. They work fairly well as I recall, and they are not expensive. You might also try one of those round pieces of plastic designed to help open jar lids. Be gentle, be persistent and you will get it off. When you do, do a bit of research in the difference in quality and metal choice for the more expensive filters which do have this issue as badly. Cheaply made filters stick all the time. Also, IMHO, a UV filter is often not a good choice. If you want lens protection, look into optically clear glass filters, again, of good quality. Hoya, B&W (my choice) both make them. Best of luck.
Jul 8, 2016 10:54:03 #
Jul 8, 2016 10:55:35 #
If you have a rubber jar opener you can give that a try right off. If not, or it doesn't work, check the link below for filter wrenches from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camera+filter+wrench&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acamera+filter+wrench
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camera+filter+wrench&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acamera+filter+wrench
Jul 8, 2016 10:57:02 #
If the filter ring is metal, then it probably is aluminum. Aluminum is notorious for 'siezing' as it is a soft metal. If it is black it could be anodized aluminum or plastic. Set it in the sunlight coming through a window to warm the ring up, then apply a steady hand pressure to ease it off. There is a special kind of cloth that helps level out the twist. Check you kitchen drawers, there might be a piece tucked behind the kitchen tools.
Jul 8, 2016 10:59:05 #
This happened to me while up at the Vermillion Cliffs in AZ. One of my friends pulled out a fat rubber band from her bag and said try this. It gave me just the right amount of grip, with no danger of squishing (highly technical advanced photography term) or scratching.
Now I always keep a couple in the bag. Hope this helps.
Now I always keep a couple in the bag. Hope this helps.
Jul 8, 2016 11:00:57 #
The best thing to do as to not damage the lens is to used a wide rubber band to unscrew the filter by hand. Remember to unscrew it counterclockwise.
quote=Bike guy]When I purchased my Nikon 35mm 1.8, I put an UV filter on it. Then one day went out shooting and put a polarizer filter over it; forgetting I had the UV still in place. So I guess when I was turning the polarizer I tightened the UV filter to where I can't seem to remove it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks[/quote]
quote=Bike guy]When I purchased my Nikon 35mm 1.8, I put an UV filter on it. Then one day went out shooting and put a polarizer filter over it; forgetting I had the UV still in place. So I guess when I was turning the polarizer I tightened the UV filter to where I can't seem to remove it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks[/quote]
Jul 8, 2016 11:23:14 #
Use a drawer liner or some kind of rubbery sheet. Place camera with lens filter side down on this material and turn. This seems to work because you are not squeezing the sides of the filter. I read this a short time ago and they say it works really well. Good luck.
Bob
Bob
Jul 8, 2016 12:40:25 #
Bike guy wrote:
When I purchased my Nikon 35mm 1.8, I put an UV filter on it. Then one day went out shooting and put a polarizer filter over it; forgetting I had the UV still in place. So I guess when I was turning the polarizer I tightened the UV filter to where I can't seem to remove it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Filter wrench, although they only cost a few pennies, they work fine!
Jul 8, 2016 12:50:14 #
Jul 8, 2016 14:18:46 #
Jul 8, 2016 14:26:22 #
The filter is off. Put the lens in the sun for a couple of minutes. Then placed it on a rubber mat, and voila.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Jul 8, 2016 19:00:28 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Check with a local or online camera store to obtain a "filter wrench"
Jul 8, 2016 19:51:38 #
if you dont have a rubber jar opener ( above message ) put a wide rubberband around it and try that.
Jul 8, 2016 22:14:33 #
One trick I learned years ago was to take a standard pencil and scrape the "lead" onto the threads. The lead is actually graphite and will at as a dry lubricant. I have never had a stuck filter in the last 10 years and between polarizers and clear/UV filters...no sticking. I use them less now, but I used to shoot tons of motorsports and swimming - both environments had the ability to coat the lens with sand, rubber dust, hard water, etc.
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