Which B+W ND with 50lux ?

[vk2109]

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I am looking at ND filter to be able to use on the 50 lux wide open sunny outdoor and i have narrowed down to

either the B+W 102 or 103. one has a 2 stop factor (Multi Coated) and the other one has

3 stop factor but not multicoated....there is the 3 stops multicoated but 6-10 weeks wait

 

B W ND 46mm

 

which one would it be wiser to get ( so that i could use with flash photography as well...)

 

 

thanks

 

Vadim

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[darylgo]

3 stop multicoated and use a polarizer for 1.5 to 2 stops. The lens shade is shallow on the current 50 lux with a filter attached so I use additional hand shading, this will help despite multicoating.

[vk2109]

3 stop multicoated and use a polarizer for 1.5 to 2 stops. The lens shade is shallow on the current 50 lux with a filter attached so I use additional hand shading, this will help despite multicoating.

that's a lot 5 stops !!!

[JPizzzle]

I use the B+W 103 MC

B+W 46mm 0.9 ND MRC 103M Filter 66-098747 B&H Photo Video

 

I got it when it was in stock a few weeks back-no problems-but have not used it a great deal yet.

[RobertJRB]

I have all the filters you name, 102 and 103 in MRC and single coating (different sizes)

 

The MRC ones are a bit easier to clean and should have less reflection compared to the single coated ones.

Nevertheless I can't really see the difference so decided to go non MRC's for the next ND filters since you can buy two non MRC's one for the price of one MRC. For filters u use more often if can be good to have trough.

 

As of 102 or 103, I got away most of the time with just the 102 but can imagine being more on the safe site with 3 stops.

Nevertheless I always get pretty far with 1/8000 on the M8.

[chuckw]

A three stop ND filter is about right for general outdoor shooting. However if you are looking at making longer exposure shots of, for instance, moving water on bright days you may need to stack a six stop and a three stop to get the effect that you want.

[Double Negative]

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For an f/1.4 lens, a 3-stop (.9/8x or B+W #103) filter is just about perfect. Just make sure to get the MRC version.

[darylgo]

that's a lot 5 stops !!!

 

The real fun starts with the ten stop B+W filters, combine this with a polarizer or 3 stop for long exposures in daylight....all sorts of creative possibilities result, the common one is silky water but try wavering grass or clouds for a more uncommon look.

[ymc226]

Would anyone use the Heliopan 52mm variable ND (1-6.6 stops) using a step up ring or would it be overkill? I use the 62mm version with my Nocilux and find that when using it on an M9 on auto wide open, I just turn the hood just as much as I need to get the shutter that is appropriate. So far, no color shifts.

 

I have a Summilux on order so am thinking of either the 3 stop B&W MRC ND filter or the Heliopan variable ND which does work very well from my limited experience.

[Messsucherkamera]

With ISO 100 film (or digital ISO setting) a -3EV (B+W 103) filter works well.

 

With ISO 400 film, you will need the -6EV filter (B+W 106). That's been my experience, at least.

[vk2109]

For an f/1.4 lens, a 3-stop (.9/8x or B+W #103) filter is just about perfect. Just make sure to get the MRC version.

 

is there a big difference with the non-MRC ? the non-MRC has a 6-10 weeks wait ???

[Double Negative]

is there a big difference with the non-MRC ? the non-MRC has a 6-10 weeks wait ???

 

The difference is the coating. The MRC is the full-blown multicoating B+W offers, whereas the "non-MRC" is singlecoated. Huge difference? Well, it depends...