Help – HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser Filter

I’m a noob. I just received my HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser, but I don’t know why the front element (or rim) comes off when I pull it gently. Rotating the front element/rim doesn’t make it come off unless I pull it off gently. Is it normal or should I return it to the seller? Help! :(

HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser

The (circular) polariser that I got off eBay which is sold for almost 3 times the price locally.

HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser Back

The back. No instructions or a hint of the CPL’s front element/rim being able to be removed without unscrewing the back element/rim.

HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser Image

This is how it looks like.

HELP

And this is where I just don’t get it. Is this normal?

I believe it wouldn’t affect my shots, but if this is not supposed to be removable, I reckon I should return it. Pardon my ignorance. I have already tried looking for answers online but to no avail, and I’m working tomorrow so I don’t have the time to even test the filter out. I didn’t even edit the pictures, and I really just want to sleep now :(

EDIT: Thanks to Jason and Lilian, I’ve already contacted the seller and I will be sending the filter back for an exchange tomorrow.

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4 Responses to Help – HOYA 52mm Circular Polariser Filter

  1. Jason says:

    Definitely not normal. You should return it as high chances, if not, 99.9% is a defective product.

    Just realized how slim/thin my CPL is compared to yours.

    (http://jasonmumbles.com/2008/06/bw-circular-polarizer-filter-a-gift-from-a-friend)

  2. lilian says:

    Mine which I used to have for my Konica-Dynax 5D is certainly not like that wei. Only one piece. But I cannot afford one for my Nikon now. Anyway, I hardly go out in the sun.

  3. Raymond Chan says:

    Thanks guys, appreciate it. Sent the item back to HK now, hopefully get an exchange asap.

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