Tiffen 52mm Orange 21 Filter for grayscale imaging vs B+W 55mm Master Clear MRC Nano 007M Glass Filter
Overall winner: B+W 55mm Master Clear MRC Nano 007M Glass Filter
Key Differences
Tiffen (A) is positioned in a more affordable price tier and is praised for portrait skin tones and solid image quality, while some users report fit and loose-glass issues. B+W (B) uses MRC Nano coating and a thin-profile mount for easier cleaning and better handling, offering clearer durability-related features but with fewer user reviews to judge performance
Tiffen 52mm Orange 21 Filter for grayscale imaging
Orange 21 filter from Tiffen; absorbs blue/blue-green for grayscale imaging. Noted for image quality and well-made build, with skin tones reported as pleasing in portraits
Pros
- well-made build
- good image quality
- portraits with pleasing skin tones
Cons
- fit issues reported by some users
- glass may be loose in ring
B+W 55mm Master Clear MRC Nano 007M Glass Filter
55mm B+W Master Clear filter with MRC Nano coating for dirt and water repellent performance. Includes a new QR code to verify authenticity. Suitable for down to 17mm full-frame format; eco-friendly packaging
Pros
- MRC Nano coating for easier cleaning
- Dirt and water repellent properties
- Thin profile filter mount for better grip
- Authenticity verification via QR code
Cons
- Limited customer insight data available
- No explicit performance comparisons provided
- Only one size specified (55mm)
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Tiffen |
| Durability | B+W |
| Versatility | B+W |
| User Reviews | Tiffen |