Should I use Lube ¿?

Blue · 05-07-2009, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by xjjohnno

Cross threading is more likely to cause a problem then thread wear. Personally I would not worry about lubricating the filter thread and adding the potential for contamination of the lens.

I agree with you on that. The best option for "stuck" filters is a filter wrench or a large rubber band. I have used the rubber band method myself.

mickeyobe · 05-07-2009, 08:31 AM

Rubbing the filter thread with paraffin (a candle) and then wiping off any visible signs of it with a cloth or tissue has always worked for me.

Mickey

OregonJim · 05-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

Rubbing the filter thread with paraffin (a candle) and then wiping off any visible signs of it with a cloth or tissue has always worked for me.

Mickey

Soap works, too. I've used it once or twice on lens threads that are particularly 'sticky'. Normally, I don't use any lubricant. I use filters as lens caps. I'm taking them on/off fairly frequently. The advantage is that I don't have to fumble with a lens cap if a sudden photo opportunity appears - I can just shoot through the filter - but if I have the time, they're removed before shooting. Thread wear has never been a problem. I'd avoid lenses or filters with plastic threads - they will cross thread very easily.

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05-07-2009, 08:12 AM	#16
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by xjjohnno Cross threading is more likely to cause a problem then thread wear. Personally I would not worry about lubricating the filter thread and adding the potential for contamination of the lens. I agree with you on that. The best option for "stuck" filters is a filter wrench or a large rubber band. I have used the rubber band method myself.

05-07-2009, 08:31 AM	#17
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Rubbing the filter thread with paraffin (a candle) and then wiping off any visible signs of it with a cloth or tissue has always worked for me. Mickey

05-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#18
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by mickeyobe Rubbing the filter thread with paraffin (a candle) and then wiping off any visible signs of it with a cloth or tissue has always worked for me. Mickey Soap works, too. I've used it once or twice on lens threads that are particularly 'sticky'. Normally, I don't use any lubricant. I use filters as lens caps. I'm taking them on/off fairly frequently. The advantage is that I don't have to fumble with a lens cap if a sudden photo opportunity appears - I can just shoot through the filter - but if I have the time, they're removed before shooting. Thread wear has never been a problem. I'd avoid lenses or filters with plastic threads - they will cross thread very easily.