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Thin 72mm variable ND filter with black metal ring and multi-coated glass

B + W Filter Company

B + W 72mm XS-Pro Vario ND MRC Nano Filter 0.3 to 1.5 (1 to 5 stops) camera filter

SKU CH-2AFH-HD7Z7

A 72mm variable neutral density filter adjusts from 1 to 5 stops using Schott glass with MRC nano coating and a 77mm front thread

  • Adjustable 1 to 5 stop density for flexible exposure control
  • Rotating front ring lets you set exact neutral density
  • Schott glass construction with multi-resistant nano coating
  • Extra-wide XS-Pro mount avoids vignetting on wide lenses
  • 72 mm thread with 77 mm front for stacking filters

72mm Variable ND for Creative Exposure Control

The B+W XS-Pro Vario ND MRC Nano filter screws onto 72mm lens threads and lets you dial density from one to five stops by rotating the front ring. Photographers and videographers use it to keep wide apertures in bright light or to lengthen shutter speeds for motion blur without changing filters. The extra-wide mount is designed to avoid vignetting on many 17mm full-frame lenses.

Schott Glass with MRC Nano Coating

The filter is built from Schott glass and carries a multi-resistant nano coating that beads water and resists smudges for easier cleaning. A rotating front frame adjusts the density and provides a 77mm thread for stacking additional filters or attaching a lens cap. B+W recommends placing this variable filter outermost when combining with fixed ND filters.

Consistent Transmission Across the Range

The nano coating maintains high transmission and reduces flare while you vary density between the marked stops. Because the filter uses a rotating polariser-style mechanism, exposure changes smoothly without colour shift when operated within the calibrated range. Users should test their specific lens combination to confirm performance at the extremes.

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Price $208.99
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Questions about this item

How many stops of light reduction does the 72mm XS-Pro Vario ND cover?

The filter provides continuously adjustable density from 1 to 5 stops, corresponding to filter factors of 0.3 to 1.5.

What thread size does the 72mm XS-Pro Vario ND require on the lens and what front thread does it expose?

It mounts on a 72mm lens thread and presents a 77mm front thread for caps or additional filters.

What is the correct fitting sequence when stacking this variable ND with fixed ND filters?

Screw the Vario ND onto the lens first, then add any fixed ND filters on its 77mm front thread; the variable filter must be the outermost element.

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