The verdict
The B+W Vario ND XS-Pro is the best-overall pick — premium Schott glass with brass mount.
B+W Vario ND XS-Pro
Strengths
- +Premium Schott glass
- +Brass mount — won't bind to filter threads
- +Lockable variable ND range
- +MRC nano coating
Watch-outs
- −Most expensive
- −Warm color cast at extreme settings
- −Premium pricing on smaller sizes
How it compares
Premium build. Brass mount. Warm cast at max.
Who this is for
At a glance: professional landscape + video shooters wanting premium glass.
Why you’d buy the B+W Vario ND XS-Pro
- Premium Schott glass.
- Brass mount — won't bind to filter threads.
- Lockable variable ND range.
Why you’d skip it
- Most expensive.
- Warm color cast at extreme settings.
- Premium pricing on smaller sizes.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
