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B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC
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B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) is cheaper at $499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Freewell
Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9)
$499.99
Released 2024
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC | Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $499.99 |
| Brand | B+W | Freewell |
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Filter type | fixed | variable |
| Density range stops | 6 | 1 to 9 (two filters: 1-5 and 6-9, hybrid reversible with CPL/ND32-CPL) |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 | 67, 72, 77, 82 (via included adapter rings) |
| Coating | MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) | multi-coated German optics (dust/oil/scratch/water resistant) |
| Color cast note | Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU | Freewell markets a proprietary 'TRUE COLOR' coating process specifically to minimize the color shift common to other VNDs |
| Front filter thread | Yes | — |
| Magnetic | No | Yes |
| Glass type | Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring | optical glass (German optics, brand does not publish substrate name) |
Sources — B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-16). Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9): freewellgear.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC and Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Filter type: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC fixed vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) variable
- Density range stops: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 6 vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) 1 to 9 (two filters: 1-5 and 6-9, hybrid reversible with CPL/ND32-CPL)
- Common thread sizes (mm): B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) 67, 72, 77, 82 (via included adapter rings)
- Coating: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) multi-coated German optics (dust/oil/scratch/water resistant)
- Color cast note: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) Freewell markets a proprietary 'TRUE COLOR' coating process specifically to minimize the color shift common to other VNDs
- Magnetic: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC false vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) true
- Glass type: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring vs Freewell K2 Versatile Magnetic Filter System (VND1-5 / VND6-9) optical glass (German optics, brand does not publish substrate name)