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Sony 66-1069139 B+W 43mm ND 1.8 MRC Filter

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Control Light and Motion with PrecisionThe B+W 43mm 106 ND 1.8-64X Neutral Density Filter allows you to creatively control light and motion in your photography. With its multi-resistant coating (MRC), this filter reduces reflections and protects your lens while enabling you to use larger aperture...

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Overview

Control Light and Motion with Precision

The B+W 43mm 106 ND 1.8-64X Neutral Density Filter allows you to creatively control light and motion in your photography. With its multi-resistant coating (MRC), this filter reduces reflections and protects your lens while enabling you to use larger apertures or slower shutter speeds.

Specifications:

  • Diameter: 43mm
  • Filter Type: 106 ND 1.8 (64x) Neutral Density
  • Coating: Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC)

Key Features

1.8 ND - 6 f-stops - transmits 1.65% of the light from the Original scene

Filter Factor = 64x

Allows creative use of larger apertures for shallow Depth of field or slower shutter speeds to capture motion Blur

MRC multi resistant coating - anti-reflection and easy-to-clean coating

This filter uses our standard B+W F-Pro filter mount, which has a front accessory thread and is made of Brass.

Specifications

Filter Type
ND (Neutral Density)
ND Rating
1.8 ND
F-Stop Reduction
6 f-stops
Light Transmission
1.65%
Filter Factor
64x
Coating
MRC multi resistant coating
Filter Mount
B+W F-Pro filter mount
Mount Material
Brass
Filter Diameter
43mm

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 1.8 ND filter provides a 6 f-stop reduction, transmitting 1.65% of the original light for creative exposure control.
  • It enables the use of larger apertures, offering shallow depth of field for artistic subject isolation.
  • Slower shutter speeds can be achieved, allowing for the capture of motion blur effects in dynamic scenes.
  • The MRC multi-resistant coating provides anti-reflection properties and makes the filter easy to clean.
  • Constructed with a standard B+W F-Pro filter mount made of brass, ensuring durability and a front accessory thread.

👎 Cons

  • The specific optical materials used in the filter's construction are not detailed, which could be a concern for image quality purists.
  • While it offers significant light reduction, a 6 f-stop filter may be too strong for certain low-light or indoor photography scenarios.
  • The "standard" F-Pro filter mount is mentioned, but its exact thickness could be a factor for vignetting on ultra-wide lenses.
  • Information about potential color shifts or neutrality performance of the ND filter is not provided.
  • This filter is specifically a 43mm size, meaning it will not fit lenses with different filter thread diameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 1.8 ND rating on this filter results in a 6 f-stop reduction, allowing only 1.65% of the original scene's light to pass through.
This filter allows photographers to use larger apertures for shallow depth of field or slower shutter speeds to achieve creative motion blur effects.
Yes, it features an MRC multi resistant coating, which provides anti-reflection properties and makes the filter easy to clean.
The filter mount is made of brass and uses the standard B+W F-Pro design, which also includes a front accessory thread.
This specific B+W ND filter has a diameter of 43mm, designed to fit lenses with a matching filter thread.
While it offers significant light reduction for bright conditions, a 6 f-stop filter may be too dense for low-light or indoor photography.

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