Originally posted by Zeroset I have a filter literally stuck on my 50mm f/1.4. Luckily it's a nice filter, so it's not the end of the world--but I would like to remove it. I've taken it to my local professional camera shop twice now for this issue, and believe me they (and myself) have tried with all their might, but it will not budge. (snip)(
If a camera shop couldn't remove it, that filter is obviously on there firmly. I'd normally recommend rubber gloves (like kitchen dishwashing gloves) and only gently squeezing to avoid warping the filter out of shape while twisting, but don't think that will work in this instance. Perhap several small drops of clean bottled water (don't use messy oil-based lubricants) between the filter and lens, followed by the rubber gloves after the water has had a few moments to work through the threads. Maybe the water will provide enough lubrication to free the filter.
If that doesn't work, the filter is probably cross-threaded (a write off). Go to the hardware store and buy a pair of pliers with an opening big enough to fit the sides of the filter. Squeezing just enough to firmly grip the filter (no more, and don't damage the lens), force the filter off and throw it away. Afterwards, clean the threads on the lens and carefully tread another filter onto the lens to see if the treads are damaged. If not, be especially carefuly not to cross-thread or over tighten other filters in the future.
stewart