Stuck filters

[Ramsden]

Hi folks 

EOS90D and 7, about to be 8 lenses. Recent posts have revealed how common the problem of stuck filters is amongst us. I got mine down to two, but they were STUCK! 

As an engineer I genuinely apologies for this photo of the method I resorted too, to remove the stuck filters. But I was extremely careful, and eventually got them off my lenses. I have to tell you, that even with these plumbers grips, it was difficult. 

Lenses are all now cleaned and in good condition, awaiting new clear glass filters and maybe a trial with magnetic filters. All options remain open, but I've just fitted a new (expensive) clear 67mm filter, and its 'clear'! How on earth do you assess clear glass?

 Ramsden 

[Waddizzle]

 

Lens Filter Wrenches.  Plastic.  They won’t make it easier, just safer for the user and lens. 

[Ramsden]

Thanks, I should have asked!

[stevet1]

Ramsden,

You wrote, "How on earth do you assess clear glass?"

If you can see through it, you're good to go.

😀

Steve