Filter - is the glass meant to be removable?

[MRSAMO]

Just received my kenko UV filter and there's a metal band that separates from the filter, I can't seem to push it in place and the whole thing seems loose. Is it meant to be like that?

Sorry if that doesn't sound clear, there a thin circular metal band that came off the filter. It looks like it was there to hold the glass in place. This band is not completely circular as there is a gap of about 1.5mm? Well I managed to clip it into the filter but is this ring meant to be on the inside face the lens or on the other side?

I'm a bit worried because the glass does feel kind of loose if I press on it and the thin circular band seems kind of cheap.

 

[night86mare]

no, seems like the spring is loose. bring it back to where you got it from.

 

[ismokeweed79]

My kenko filter is in one piece, no moveable parts

 

[arikyeo]

Are you sure that isn't a CPL?

 

[MRSAMO]

Yeah I've got a Kenko CPL and that's solid, this one is just a regular UV filter from ebay.

 

[MRSAMO]

Here's a picture:

The gap is in the top left side and spring is on the inside of the filter.

 

[catchlights]

yes, that is how the glass piece install into the filter ring, the glass suppose to be sit tight with the fastening band held it in place.

this band is just a spring, not a compete circle.

 

[MRSAMO]

Ah thanks for that, I was concerned that the spring might pop out and scratch the lens. Still, what do you think of this?

Not very confident that its a good copy.

 

[fatigue]

Ah thanks for that, I was concerned that the spring might pop out and scratch the lens. Still, what do you think of this?


Not very confident that its a good copy.

That spring exerts an outward force, so it won't pop out easily.

Your filter is OK