Spent $150 on a 'universal' lens spanner wrench that couldn't handle a simple Canon FD mount

Kai Barnes · 2026-03-09T19:05:04.00705+00:00

The jaws were too soft and just slipped, stripping the retainer ring. Anyone know a solid brand that actually holds up?

Honestly, I've had good luck with those cheap spanners. You gotta make sure the jaws are seated perfectly flat before you turn.

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william_martin957mo ago

Man, that's rough. I had a similar thing happen with a cheap socket set where the metal just crumbled on a simple oil filter housing. What did you end up doing with the stripped ring, is the lens totally stuck now?

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joseph_torres7mo ago

Remember my grandpa fixing his old Leica with two butter knives.

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