How to remove a stuck filter?

[komodo]

This is truly a beginner’s question.

I purchased a few years ago a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR. To protect the lens I also purchased and added a Nikon 52mm NC filter. Now I can’t unscrew it off to clean the lens. It’s wedged good and hard. Does someone know how to safely remove this filter?

 

[Dao]

Rubber band trick: Put a rubber band around the filter and see if it is easier to unscrew it from the lens.

Heat trick: Since it is mounted on the lens, maybe put it under direct sun light to heat it up. Hoping that the filter expand differently from the lens filter thread and allow you do unscrew it easier.

 

[cgipson1]

They do make filter wrenches

Amazon.com: Adorama Filter Wrench for 67mm-77mm Filters, Package of 2: Camera & Photo

 

[Solarflare]

Um, shouldnt the lens be clean if there is a filter on top of it ?

 

[KmH]

Most filters don't seal well, so moisture and dust eventually will get by them requiring they be removed so the front lens element can be cleaned.

I've said it before - Filters used for 'protection' cause more problems than they solve, making using them for protection essentially a waste of $$$'s that could be spent on more useful gear.

 

[Like_Breathing]

Removing Stuck Filters Using a Rubber Drawer Liner :thumbup:

 

[komodo]

Thank you all for your good advice. The rubber band did the trick.

 

[NikonO4K]

Most filters don't seal well, so moisture and dust eventually will get by them requiring they be removed so the front lens element can be cleaned.

I've said it before - Filters used for 'protection' cause more problems than they solve, making using them for protection essentially a waste of $$$'s that could be spent on more useful gear.

Speak for yourself. $50 filter saved the front element of my $1500.00 lens once. I will never leave home without a UV filter on the front of every lens that goes with me.

 

[LShooter]

Filters for protection are a joke. Keep your lens hood on. That will provide much more protection to your lens than a thin piece of glass.

 

[Solarflare]

I'll hopefully get my lowepro bag in the next weeks (why does all these photographic equipment get to me so slowly lol) and then a lens hood alone might be enough protection.

Until then, though, I carry it around in a normal bag and the lens hood alone isnt enough.