Removing a stuck filter from your lens
Jan 21, 2018 10:15:48 #
Jan 21, 2018 10:16:32 #
Jan 21, 2018 10:48:42 #
IDguy wrote:
You need a set of filter wrenches. They are cheap.
Above is one but you need sized for your lens.
Above is one but you need sized for your lens.
Agree!!
Jan 21, 2018 10:52:12 #
Hi i have used a hose clamp it fits around the filter and can be clamped down tight enough to not slip then if I can't turn it by hand I take a small hammer and give it a light tap to the direction it needs to go to loosen up this works and doen't damage anything and the filter can be used again I have used this on other thing that can't be damaged .Howie1a
Jan 21, 2018 10:58:07 #
I have a cpl filter stuck to a step up ring. tried the filter wrenches and everything else I can think of. I should have bought the brass step up ring. serves me right for attaching a cheap step up ring to an expensive cpl. lesson learned.
Jan 21, 2018 10:58:32 #
tarzn wrote:
Please do not laugh at this method. I have used i... (show quote)
Thank you everyone for the wealth of ideas to free up this pesty filter that is stuck. I will try your ideas out and report back to you soon! Thanks again. You guys are great and very helpful!
Jan 21, 2018 11:02:52 #
tarzn wrote:
Please do not laugh at this method. I have used i... (show quote)
Same concept but a computer mouse pad is easier.
Jan 21, 2018 11:08:11 #
Photog8 wrote:
Brent, my wife pick this up at Bed, Bath & Beyond. It works great on jars and has 8 sizes (the inner and outer rings vary in size). All-in-all a very handy tool.
Thanks Photog8.......my filter is 95mm and the jar opener that we have is to small. Darn! Thanks for the idea though.
Jan 21, 2018 11:13:24 #
Jan 21, 2018 11:18:41 #
car buff wrote:
I have a OXO jar lid opener. $10.00 amazon---bed-bath& beyond. google it. Good luck
My filter is 95mm and is larger than the typical jar opener. Darn!
Jan 21, 2018 11:20:03 #
Howie1a wrote:
Hi i have used a hose clamp it fits around the filter and can be clamped down tight enough to not slip then if I can't turn it by hand I take a small hammer and give it a light tap to the direction it needs to go to loosen up this works and doen't damage anything and the filter can be used again I have used this on other thing that can't be damaged .Howie1a
Thanks Howie1a for the suggestion, but the mere thought of using a small hammer on my lens gives me the willies!
Jan 21, 2018 11:20:49 #
tarzn wrote:
Please do not laugh at this method. I have used i... (show quote)
It makes sense. I tried it and the filter is still stuck..........sigh.........thanks for the idea though.
Jan 21, 2018 11:22:48 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
LoneRangeFinder, this seems like the best solution to the problem. I checked out your link and the filter wrench only goes to 77mm and my filter that is stuck is a 95mm. I'm sure they have larger filter wrenches, right? I will research it out.
Jan 21, 2018 11:25:19 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
DON"T USE WD40, its a mess to clean off the lens and it probably won't help. Others have made good suggestions.
Thank you Manglesphoto for your advice. I will not use WD40 or any other lubricants.
Jan 21, 2018 11:25:21 #
BrentHarder wrote:
My filter is 95mm and is larger than the typical jar opener. Darn!
One thing that can work is to screw a filter into the filter it helps keep the filter round (typically you end up squeezing two sides even if you try to hold loosely and why a filter wrench works so well) the other thing it does is give more to grip on to.
you might end up with two filters stuck together but they probably will separate easier than on the lens.
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