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B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter

  • Price: $69.95
  • B&H # BW102MC72
  • Mfr# 66-011363

Product Highlights

  • 0.6 Neutral Density Filter
  • Increase Exposure Length
  • MRC Multi-Resistant Coating
  • Rugged Black Brass Filter Ring
  • High Quality Schott Glass

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The B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter is a solid neutral density filter providing a 2 stop exposure. This 0.6 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed than normally required. By slowing your exposure time or increasing your aperture, you are able to control depth of field and convey movement more easily. Neutral density filters do not affect the overall coloration of the image.

The Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) is both an anti-reflection coating as well as a protective surface. It helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, it offers greater protection to the filter substrate and stays cleaner for longer than uncoated filters.

B+W filters are constructed from high quality Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. They feature a brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.

0.6 ND filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.
Providing a 2 stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.
Filter does not affect coloration of the image.
Multi-Resistant Coating offers both protection to the glass and helps to improve light transmission and image quality.
Type Solid neutral density (102M)
Size 72 mm
Filter Factor 0.6 (2 stop)
Multi-Coated Yes, MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating)
Effect Permits a longer exposure
Color Temperature Does not affect color
Construction Schott glass
Front Filter Thread Size 72 mm
Front Lens Cap Size 72 mm
B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    B+W72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter
     
    4.8

    (based on 11 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (9)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Clear optics (9)
    • Easy to use (8)
    • Strong construction (7)
    • Firm mount (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Image manipulation (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Photo enthusiast (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (8)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      5.0

      Uniform Darkening

      By Nick S.

      from O'Fallon, IL

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Optics
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Image Manipulation

        Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

        Fits easily on a Canon 18-200mm EF-S telephoto zoom lens. Takes down the glare in bright scenes.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Share this review

         
        4.0

        Very good product for the price

        By canonshooter

        from saginaw

        About Me Hobbyist

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Improves Picture Quality

        Cons

        • Somewhat heavy

        Best Uses

        • Portraits
        • Shooting Outdoors

        Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

        I use this with my Tamron 72 mm, and combined with polarizer, and there is no vignetting problem. Reliable.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Share this review

         
        5.0

        A must-have filter

        By D.Burke

        from Shippensburg, PA

        About Me Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Construction
        • Optical Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Flash Photography
          • Long Exposure Photography
          • Shooting Outdoors

          Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

          If you are a landscape photographer and/or use flash outdoors and struggle to maintain a shallow depth of field (e.g. portraiture) then some type of ND filter is, in my opinion, a must-have. Everything about the B+W filters is top notch; from the materials and build quality to the optical properties. You can't go wrong with these filters.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Share this review

           
          5.0

          Awesome tool for depth of field

          By KM Jamison

          from Peoria, Illinois

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Optics
          • Easy To Use
          • Firm Mount
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Image Manipulation
            • Lens Protection
            • UV Protection

            Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

            I bought this filter for my Canon HV40 in order to achieve a better depth of field on exterior footage and so far I have yet to find any serious flaws with this filter while using it on a Raynox 6600 lens. While shooting in 24f cinemode, almost instantly I noticed a much better range and sense of clarity with this filter attached than I had with the stand alone Raynox/HV40 setup. The only advice I have is not to hold it too close to the lens otherwise you will see a very small dot directly in the center of the frame. Other than that, awesome filter!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

             
            5.0

            Great product

            By Jerry

            from indianapolis, in

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Optics
            • Easy To Use
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                Sharp glass, stays pretty clean, works well to get that wide open shot

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                Great filters

                By Sandranger

                from Bethlehem,PA

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Optics
                • Easy To Use
                • Firm Mount
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Color Correction
                  • Image Manipulation
                  • Lens Protection

                  Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                  I always use these filters

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Share this review

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Best filter!

                  By Joseph

                  from Boise, Id

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Optics
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Firm Mount
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                      I was debating between buying a 2 stop vs. 3 stop filter and was glad to picked 2 stop. The viewfinder was darker with this filter on so with a 3 stop would have been harder to see through. 2 stop was spot on! Very happy with the purchase.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Share this review

                       
                      4.0

                      Good quality

                      By Bruce

                      from Monterey, CA

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clear Optics
                      • Price

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Light Reduction

                        Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                        Excellent quality and threads are deep enough on front to accept another filter or a lens cap.

                        Being able to thread on a polarizing filter and cut light by a 3 f-stops when desired is a plus and the reason I bought this style instead of a thin one for wide angle use.

                        It will be used on a Nikon 105mm DC lens and I wanted to be able to shoot in full sun with the lens at f2.8~f4.

                        I consider B+W to be a good value in high quality filters.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Share this review

                         
                        5.0

                        Highly Recommended.

                        By PhotoHobbyist

                        from Calgary, AB

                        About Me Casual Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Clear Optics
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Firm Mount
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                        • None

                        Best Uses

                        • Image Manipulation

                        Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                        I've used this neutral density filter to allow me to slow down shutter speed to take long exposures of water. It works great - I can get shutter speeds down to 1/15 to 1/6 of a second in daylight without having to stop down more than f/16. Produces lovely long exposures of water. Very neutral - no color shifts noticed. I only wish B+W would make a ND 0.9 (3-stop) with MRC coating so I could have just one filter and not have to couple this one with the ND 0.3 at times.

                        Share this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        quality

                        By Him Or Me

                        from Alexandria, VA

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Clear Optics
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Firm Mount
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                            using this filter on my Canon EOS 7D. The quality is top notch. No complaints.

                            Share this review

                            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Fine Filter

                            By Danish Dave

                            from Copenhagen, Denmark

                            About Me Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Clear Optics
                            • Consistent Effect
                            • Firm Mount
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                            • None

                            Best Uses

                            • Avoids overexposure

                            Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                            It does what it's supposed to by being a "sunglass" for your lens. B&H says it's only a Multi Coated (MC) filter, but I received a Multi Resistant Coated (MRC) filter. They're more rugged and the glass part of the filter is actually harder than regular glass... so more resistant towards scratches.

                            I use the filter itself when it's bright outside and I want to use a f/1.4 or f/1.2 glass to get the thin depth of field they can produce. Sometimes, it may be too bright outside, so I cannot get a fast enough shutter speed to avoid an overexposed picture. That's what a Neutral Density filter is for.

                            Check the ND number to see which filter you need.

                            Share this review

                            Displaying reviews 1-11

                            Back to top

                            REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                            by PowerReviews
                            B+W72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter
                             
                            4.8

                            (based on 11 reviews)

                            Ratings Distribution

                            • 5 Stars

                               

                              (9)

                            • 4 Stars

                               

                              (2)

                            • 3 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            • 2 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            • 1 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            100%

                            of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                            Pros

                            • Clear optics (9)
                            • Easy to use (8)
                            • Strong construction (7)
                            • Firm mount (6)

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Image manipulation (4)
                                • Reviewer Profile:
                                • Photo enthusiast (4)
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No (8)

                              Reviewed by 11 customers

                              Sort by

                              Displaying reviews 1-11

                              Back to top

                               
                              5.0

                              Uniform Darkening

                              By Nick S.

                              from O'Fallon, IL

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Clear Optics
                              • Easy To Use

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Image Manipulation

                                Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                Fits easily on a Canon 18-200mm EF-S telephoto zoom lens. Takes down the glare in bright scenes.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

                                Share this review

                                 
                                4.0

                                Very good product for the price

                                By canonshooter

                                from saginaw

                                About Me Hobbyist

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Improves Picture Quality

                                Cons

                                • Somewhat heavy

                                Best Uses

                                • Portraits
                                • Shooting Outdoors

                                Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                I use this with my Tamron 72 mm, and combined with polarizer, and there is no vignetting problem. Reliable.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

                                Share this review

                                 
                                5.0

                                A must-have filter

                                By D.Burke

                                from Shippensburg, PA

                                About Me Tech Savvy

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Construction
                                • Optical Quality

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Flash Photography
                                  • Long Exposure Photography
                                  • Shooting Outdoors

                                  Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                  If you are a landscape photographer and/or use flash outdoors and struggle to maintain a shallow depth of field (e.g. portraiture) then some type of ND filter is, in my opinion, a must-have. Everything about the B+W filters is top notch; from the materials and build quality to the optical properties. You can't go wrong with these filters.

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

                                  Share this review

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Awesome tool for depth of field

                                  By KM Jamison

                                  from Peoria, Illinois

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Clear Optics
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Firm Mount
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Image Manipulation
                                    • Lens Protection
                                    • UV Protection

                                    Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                    I bought this filter for my Canon HV40 in order to achieve a better depth of field on exterior footage and so far I have yet to find any serious flaws with this filter while using it on a Raynox 6600 lens. While shooting in 24f cinemode, almost instantly I noticed a much better range and sense of clarity with this filter attached than I had with the stand alone Raynox/HV40 setup. The only advice I have is not to hold it too close to the lens otherwise you will see a very small dot directly in the center of the frame. Other than that, awesome filter!

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    Share this review

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Great product

                                    By Jerry

                                    from indianapolis, in

                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Clear Optics
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                        Sharp glass, stays pretty clean, works well to get that wide open shot

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

                                        Share this review

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Great filters

                                        By Sandranger

                                        from Bethlehem,PA

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Clear Optics
                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Firm Mount
                                        • Strong Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Color Correction
                                          • Image Manipulation
                                          • Lens Protection

                                          Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                          I always use these filters

                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                          • No

                                          Share this review

                                          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          5.0

                                          Best filter!

                                          By Joseph

                                          from Boise, Id

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Clear Optics
                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Firm Mount
                                          • Strong Construction

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                              I was debating between buying a 2 stop vs. 3 stop filter and was glad to picked 2 stop. The viewfinder was darker with this filter on so with a 3 stop would have been harder to see through. 2 stop was spot on! Very happy with the purchase.

                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

                                              Share this review

                                               
                                              4.0

                                              Good quality

                                              By Bruce

                                              from Monterey, CA

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Clear Optics
                                              • Price

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Light Reduction

                                                Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                                Excellent quality and threads are deep enough on front to accept another filter or a lens cap.

                                                Being able to thread on a polarizing filter and cut light by a 3 f-stops when desired is a plus and the reason I bought this style instead of a thin one for wide angle use.

                                                It will be used on a Nikon 105mm DC lens and I wanted to be able to shoot in full sun with the lens at f2.8~f4.

                                                I consider B+W to be a good value in high quality filters.

                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                • No

                                                Share this review

                                                 
                                                5.0

                                                Highly Recommended.

                                                By PhotoHobbyist

                                                from Calgary, AB

                                                About Me Casual Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Clear Optics
                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Firm Mount
                                                • Strong Construction

                                                Cons

                                                • None

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Image Manipulation

                                                Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                                I've used this neutral density filter to allow me to slow down shutter speed to take long exposures of water. It works great - I can get shutter speeds down to 1/15 to 1/6 of a second in daylight without having to stop down more than f/16. Produces lovely long exposures of water. Very neutral - no color shifts noticed. I only wish B+W would make a ND 0.9 (3-stop) with MRC coating so I could have just one filter and not have to couple this one with the ND 0.3 at times.

                                                Share this review

                                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                                 
                                                5.0

                                                quality

                                                By Him Or Me

                                                from Alexandria, VA

                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Clear Optics
                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Firm Mount
                                                • Strong Construction

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                                    using this filter on my Canon EOS 7D. The quality is top notch. No complaints.

                                                    Share this review

                                                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    5.0

                                                    Fine Filter

                                                    By Danish Dave

                                                    from Copenhagen, Denmark

                                                    About Me Professional

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Clear Optics
                                                    • Consistent Effect
                                                    • Firm Mount
                                                    • Strong Construction

                                                    Cons

                                                    • None

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Avoids overexposure

                                                    Comments about B+W 72mm 0.6 ND MRC 102M Filter:

                                                    It does what it's supposed to by being a "sunglass" for your lens. B&H says it's only a Multi Coated (MC) filter, but I received a Multi Resistant Coated (MRC) filter. They're more rugged and the glass part of the filter is actually harder than regular glass... so more resistant towards scratches.

                                                    I use the filter itself when it's bright outside and I want to use a f/1.4 or f/1.2 glass to get the thin depth of field they can produce. Sometimes, it may be too bright outside, so I cannot get a fast enough shutter speed to avoid an overexposed picture. That's what a Neutral Density filter is for.

                                                    Check the ND number to see which filter you need.

                                                    Share this review

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