NiSi
NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop)
$245
Released 2023
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NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) is cheaper at $245. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) | B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $245 | — |
| Brand | NiSi | B+W |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Filter type | variable | fixed |
| Density range stops | 1 to 5 (ND2-ND32) | 6 |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 40.5-105 | 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 |
| Coating | NiSi Nano Coating (waterproof, anti-reflective, smudge-proof) | MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) |
| Color cast note | Marketed as "True Color" - engineered to avoid the blue/magenta color shift typical of variable ND filters | Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU |
| Front filter thread | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | high-definition optical glass | Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring |
Sources — NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop): nisiopticsusa.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 NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) 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: NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) variable vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC fixed
- Density range stops: NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) 1 to 5 (ND2-ND32) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 6
- Common thread sizes (mm): NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) 40.5-105 vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 48, 52, 58, 62, 82
- Coating: NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) NiSi Nano Coating (waterproof, anti-reflective, smudge-proof) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side)
- Color cast note: NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) Marketed as "True Color" - engineered to avoid the blue/magenta color shift typical of variable ND filters 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: NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) high-definition optical glass vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring