What do I do to remove a stuck filter from my lens? Nothing works HELP!?

Question

Just recently my Nikon D-80 tipped over because of its weight on my tripod and I didn't notice right away but when I tried to clean my lens and filter I discovered I wasn't able to get it off! I'm distraught. My camera isn't even a month old. The tip was slow and on carpet plus it didnt even hit the floor completely. I don't possibly know how the threads could've gotten stuck that easily? Is it just safer that I go to a camera repair shop? If so what kind? Any camera retail shop? I'm just really worried because I'm scared to hurt my lens. Please help!!!! Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Any good repair shop will have a filter remover, a specialized circular tool that many 35mm slr photographers also had.  (I don't remember where I hid mine)

Most likely, your lens had some impact on one edge and the threads of the filter were slightly knocked off center.  If the filter is a protective 1a or UV, I wouldn't worry about it.  In fact, I'd never even remove it for cleaning, since no dust would get between the filter and the lens anyway.  I have protective filters that I haven't removed from some lenses for years.

I'd be more concerned if your lens was acting up in any way.  If not, don't worry about it.

By the way, go to a real camera shop or service center.  Camera counters most likely wouldn't be able to handle this for you.

(tip: try using a rubber jarlid remover first.  You might just save yourself a trip.)