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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 Tiffen Variable ND Filter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tiffen Variable ND Filter is cheaper at $109. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC | Tiffen Variable ND Filter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $109 |
| Brand | B+W | Tiffen |
| Released | — | — |
| Filter type | fixed | variable |
| Density range stops | 6 | 2 to 8 (ND 0.6 to ND 2.4) |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 | 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95 |
| Coating | MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) | ColorCore glass construction (no nano/MRC branding stated) |
| Color cast note | Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU | No manufacturer color-neutrality claim published; independent reviews note some warm cast at the high end of rotation |
| Front filter thread | Yes | — |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring | optical glass (Tiffen ColorCore) |
Sources — B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-16). Tiffen Variable ND Filter: tiffen.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC and Tiffen Variable ND Filter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Filter type: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC fixed vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter variable
- Density range stops: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 6 vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter 2 to 8 (ND 0.6 to ND 2.4)
- Common thread sizes (mm): B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95
- Coating: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter ColorCore glass construction (no nano/MRC branding stated)
- 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 Tiffen Variable ND Filter No manufacturer color-neutrality claim published; independent reviews note some warm cast at the high end of rotation
- Glass type: B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter optical glass (Tiffen ColorCore)