Independent · sourced · Updated August 2026
Best Nd Filters (2026)
11 nd filters compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Best by the numbers — Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) (lowest price), Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) (newest). The cheapest is Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) at $79. 11 nd filters compared from $79 to $499.99 across 11 brands — every figure sourced, updated August 2026.
As of 2026-08-16
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest nd filters is Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) at $79; across 9 models the median price is $139 ($79–$499.99), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-08-16. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/nd-filters/ Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) at $79 (MSRP, 77mm (confirmed $79 on urth.co)).
- Typical price: from $79, median $139, up to $499.99 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 11 brands, current through 2026-08-16.
- Compared on: Filter type, Density range stops, Common thread sizes (mm), Coating, Color cast note, Front filter thread.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) ($79)
- Newest: Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) (2024)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) Quality score 0/100 Newest - Kase Wolverine Magnetic Variable ND (1.5-10 Stop) Quality score 0/100 Newest
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NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) Quality score 0/100 Newest
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these nd filters.
- Density range stops — higher is better.
- Common thread sizes (mm) — higher is better.
- Front filter thread — a yes/no feature.
Comparison
| Compare | # | Nd Filter | Price | Filter type | Density range stops | Common thread sizes (mm) | Coating | Color cast note | Front filter thread | Source | Buy |
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| 1 |  Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) | $79 | fixed | 10 | 37-112 | CoraNano 20-layer dual-side nano-coating | Manufacturer states a neutral, color-accurate result with low average reflectance across the visible range | true | urth.co | On Amazon → | |
| 2 | Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) | $88.9 | fixed | 10 | 49-82 | ACCU-ND multi-coating | HOYA's ACCU-ND technology is designed to equally reduce visible and IR light to prevent the color shift seen on cheaper ND filters | true | hoyafilter.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 | K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) | $93.99 | variable | 1 to 9 (ND2-ND400) | 37-105 (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 common) | 28-layer multi-coating (nano, waterproof/oil-proof) | No hard-stop detents; an X-pattern/color cast can appear if rotated past the effective range | true | kentfaith.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 |  Tiffen Variable ND Filter | $109 | variable | 2 to 8 (ND 0.6 to ND 2.4) | 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95 | ColorCore glass construction (no nano/MRC branding stated) | No manufacturer color-neutrality claim published; independent reviews note some warm cast at the high end of rotation | — | tiffen.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  Breakthrough Photography X4 Neutral Density | $139 | fixed | 3, 6, 10, or 15 (separate fixed-density SKUs) | 39-112, plus 100mm/150mm square | MRC16 (16-layer Multi-Resistant Coating) + Nanotec nano coating | Manufacturer states spectrally flat transmission targeting color-neutral results | true | breakthrough.photography | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Moment Variable ND Filter (2-5 Stop) | $150 | variable | 2 to 5 (ND4 to ND32) | 62, 72, 77, 82 | — | Hard stops at each end of the range are designed to prevent the cross-polarization/X-pattern artifact common on cheaper VNDs | true | bhphotovideo.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 | Kase Wolverine Magnetic Variable ND (1.5-10 Stop) | $166.12 | variable | 1.5 to 5, 6 to 9, or 1.5 to 10 (separate SKUs) | 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 | multi-coated (anti-glare, light-transmission optimized) | No independent CCT-shift figure published; Kase markets the line on shockproof tempered glass rather than color-neutrality claims | true | kasefilters.us | On Amazon → | |
| 8 | NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) | $245 | variable | 1 to 5 (ND2-ND32) | 40.5-105 | NiSi Nano Coating (waterproof, anti-reflective, smudge-proof) | Marketed as "True Color" - engineered to avoid the blue/magenta color shift typical of variable ND filters | true | nisiopticsusa.com | On Amazon → | |
| 9 |  Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) | $499.99 | variable | 1 to 9 (two filters: 1-5 and 6-9, hybrid reversible with CPL/ND32-CPL) | 67, 72, 77, 82 (via included adapter rings) | multi-coated German optics (dust/oil/scratch/water resistant) | Freewell markets a proprietary 'TRUE COLOR' coating process specifically to minimize the color shift common to other VNDs | — | freewellgear.com | On Amazon → | |
| 10 | B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC | — | fixed | 6 | 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 | MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) | Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU | true | bhphotovideo.com | On Amazon → | |
| 11 |  PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | — | variable | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | PolarPro markets Edition II as color-neutral "Cinema Series" glass across the stop range; no independent lab CCT deviation figure published | false | polarpro.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
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What is the cheapest nd filter?
Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) is the cheapest at $79 (MSRP, 77mm (confirmed $79 on urth.co)), as of 2026-08-16.
How much does nd filters cost?
Across the 9 nd filters with a published price, the median is $139, ranging from $79 to $499.99, as of 2026-08-16.
Which nd filter is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Urth ND1000 Filter Plus+ (10-Stop) ($79). Newest: Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) (2024).
How many nd filters are compared here?
11 nd filters across 11 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-08-16.
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