67mm UV Haze Filter vs Master Clear Filter MRC Nano: which is safer?

B+W 67mm UV Haze Filter is the clear pick. B+W Master Clear Filter MRC Nano carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

B+W 67mm UV Haze Filter

B+W

67mm UV Haze Filter

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Glass optic with multi-coated lens surfaces

Confidence

78%

PossibleOptical coating degradation

B+W Master Clear Filter MRC Nano

B+W

Master Clear Filter MRC Nano

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Glass with water-repellent nano-coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleCoating degradation over time

PossibleUndisclosed PFAS in hydrophobic coating

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