Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

You don't need 2 filters on @ the same time, only the CPL. Now you'll need much patience in trying 2 remove the 1 that's stuck?
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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

From OPs post, I mount them with the CP lens first followed by the UV for protection.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

You don't need the UV, just the CPL? i use the CPL alone & get pleasing results. UV just 4 protection when storing.
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Thaz for sure !!!! Huge AMEN on that.

(pertaining to most of this thread)

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

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--Bob

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Immaterial, a red herring. Doesn’t matter at all what he does with his UV filter.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

UV , just 4 protection?
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Pearls before swine

M1911 Loc: DFW Metromess

If the filter mount on the lens you may have cross threaded the CPL.
The non revolving part of the CPL is what screws into the lens mount. This is what has to turn to remove it.
Using two fingers to remove it puts two pressure points on the filter, 180 degrees apart. This can and often distorts the filter ring much like an egg shape.

If your fingers can get good purchase in the mount ring, try using three fingers to remove it. The first, third and thumb spread like a claw so each finger is about 120 degrees apart will not distort the ring as much as two fingers.

Aloso you can use masking tape to tape the rotating part to the non rotating mount so they in effect become one piece, several rounds of tape would be best. That may allow you to unscrew the mount. Tape would also help with a filer wrench.

In days of when film was gold, I carried my filters screwed together between stack caps. Occasionally they would stick and I would just gently tap the edges on a hard surface, going around. the rim like trying to peel a hardboiled egg. This often works with lenses that have metal filter mounts.

Another way is when a filter is stuck on a lens is to hold the lens in one had and cover the filter with your other palm. This distributes the force around the filter more evenly.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Dennis

Miamark Loc: Florida

If you are going to use two filters in the future, then attach the CP to the UV, however, I suggest that you use only one. I suspect that when you attached the UV to the CP you may have over-tightened the CP. since you attached it to a rotating element. I would use a rubber jar opener to grip the fixed portion of the CP or rubber gloves. Twist it gently. Another poster suggested using a rubber band over the non-rotating portion of the CP and then grip only the fixed portion of the CP. if you are not sure about what you are doing or the CP does not loosen up, then bring it to a local camera shop. Be careful not to damage the threads on the lens.

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There is no stuck filter involved here. Try reading the complete original post before writing a lengthy reply about something entirely else :-(

Nothing is stuck or jammed. The OP has described the situation quite clearly and accurately. Verrrry easy to understand. The entire assembly is *rotating freely* in both directions, so where is anyone possibly reading that anything is stuck ?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Trying to unscrew a filter (snugly) mounted on a CP (not necessarily "stuck") without holding the top of the CP will afford the same results, continued rotation of the filter.

M1911 Loc: DFW Metromess

Thanks for pointing out my failings Mr. Perfct.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Since my reply was not directed towards you,
Most welcome, anytime!