Fix dent in filter thread?

[McGirton]

Thanks guys, a lot of good suggestions. I am going to a repair shop which told me on the phone that they are capable of fixing such things. We'll see what happens-

In case it doesn't work, may I ask how to attach filters / hoods differently than with the thread?

[Bob Salomon]

Thanks guys, a lot of good suggestions. I am going to a repair shop which told me on the phone that they are capable of fixing such things. We'll see what happens-

In case it doesn't work, may I ask how to attach filters / hoods differently than with the thread?

Relax, it is a simple repair. Tools are made specifically for this repair.
If you have brass mounted filters you should have no further problems mounting them. If you are using plastic or aluminum mounted filters you might consider replacing them. Brass mounted ones will be better optical quality as well.

[LabRat]

After the repair, if the threads work, but a little difficult to thread a filter to, get a decent filter (like Bob mentioned), and remove the glass, so the threaded ring will screw into the lens... Leave this on the lens, so the new ring's front threads will be the new threads to screw your filters into...

Steve K