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K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) is cheaper at $93.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC
US price $93.99
BrandK&F ConceptB+W
Released2023
Filter type variable fixed
Density range stops 1 to 9 (ND2-ND400) 6
Common thread sizes (mm) 37-105 (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 common) 48, 52, 58, 62, 82
Coating 28-layer multi-coating (nano, waterproof/oil-proof) MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side)
Color cast note No hard-stop detents; an X-pattern/color cast can appear if rotated past the effective range Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU
Front filter thread Yes Yes
Magnetic No No
Glass type Japanese AGC optical glass Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring

Sources — K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400): kentfaith.com (verified 2026-08-16). B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) and B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Filter type: K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) variable vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC fixed
  • Density range stops: K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 1 to 9 (ND2-ND400) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 6
  • Common thread sizes (mm): K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 37-105 (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 common) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 48, 52, 58, 62, 82
  • Coating: K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 28-layer multi-coating (nano, waterproof/oil-proof) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side)
  • Color cast note: K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) No hard-stop detents; an X-pattern/color cast can appear if rotated past the effective range vs 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
  • Glass type: K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) Japanese AGC optical glass vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring

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