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Tiffen MCS Variable ND Filter (82mm, 1.5 to 10-Stop)

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Tiffen MCS Variable ND Filter (82mm, 1.5 to 10-Stop)
Key Features
  • Variable 0.45 to 3.0 Optical Density
  • ColorCore Glass
  • Magnetic Filter with Threaded Adapter
  • Simplifies, Expedites Filter Attachment
Leveraging Tiffen's Magnetic Control System technology, the 82mm MCS Variable ND Filter offers 1.5 to 10-stops of neutral density with quick and easy attachment. Simply thread the magnetic adapter into the front of the lens and snap the magnetic filter into place when the time comes.
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Tiffen MCS VND Filter Overview

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Leveraging Tiffen's Magnetic Control System technology, the 82mm MCS Variable ND Filter offers 1.5 to 10-stops of neutral density with quick and easy attachment. Simply thread the magnetic adapter into the front of the lens and snap the magnetic filter into place when the time comes.

Neutral density filters offer a way to maintain control over depth of field and create special effects. A variable density filter eliminates the need to carry several individual filters. The heavier the density, the longer the exposure, allowing for movement effects like blurred water or streaking car lights in traffic. The filter also allows users to access wider apertures in bright lighting conditions.

UPC: 884613048020

Tiffen MCS VND Filter Specs

Filter Type
Variable ND
Exposure Reduction
2 to 8-Stop
Size
82 mm Rear Filter Thread
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Coating
Multi-Coated
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.33 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.7 x 4.4 x 1.1"

Tiffen MCS VND Filter Reviews

great BUT……. Not for field use

By James
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

I love this product in the right situation but NOT FOR FIELD USE or use “on the go”. I lost the first one within 2 days of buying it and had to order a new one. I’ve dropped the new one several times. It needs a stronger battery. I really need to give up on the magnet and go back to screw on.

Good magnet system, disappointing ND results

By John
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-30

This review is from the perspective of a DSLR video shooter. The good news is that the new MCS system is really slick. It's a modest investment to get all the lenses adapted to it using MCS step up rings. Once that is done, you can quickly switch filters, and lenses just by snapping the filters on and off. Also, the variable has hard stops on 2 and 8, preventing you from turning the filter past it's useful range. I'll attach some images here to show why I'm disappointed with this. The worst results came from my Sony 14-35 lens. At 14mm, there is substantial vignetting, despite using the 72-77mm step up ring. Perhaps I should have gone with the 82mm filter? The cross hatching gets really bad after 5 stops, giving uneven brightness levels. The results are better using my 50mm lens, (just look at the center portion of the example images) but there are still some areas of darker frame. While I don't like this variable ND, I'm still keeping the MCS system, and plan to use it on other filters.

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A general question regarding the System: Does the ...

A general question regarding the System: Does the lens cap work with no filter in place? Will a lens cap "stick" to an adapter?
Asked by: Mary
The Tiffen MCS Variable ND Filter (82mm, 1.5 to 10-Stop) lens cap will not stick without its adapter ring and will not work with no filter in place.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2024-12-04

Does this have hard stops or does it continue to ...

Does this have hard stops or does it continue to turn past the min or max?
Asked by: John
The Tiffen MCS Variable Neutral Density Filter does not have hard stops.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2024-12-24
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