B+W MRC 010 UV Pro Filter Alloy Version

[nicksan]

Is there an Alloy version now?
I thought B+W were all Brass.

maxsaver.net has no stock of the 77mm Brass version, only Alloy versions.

Just wondering, since I need to bag myself 2 of these...trying to decide what to do. Wait another month of so for them to get it in stock, or just go with the Alloy version...

[jjasc]

I found myself with the same problem. I ended up just ordering the alloy version (from the HK ebay supplier).

[pwm2]

But brass is an alloy of copper and zink, so might not the two names represent the same thing?

[nicksan]

Not sure...on the B+W official website it doesn't mention anything about different versions...so that's got me wondering what the deal is with this...

[rklepper]

There is just the brass version, not 2 seperate versions.

[Wilt]

There is just the brass version, not 2 seperate versions.

I was reading something from a filter retailer on the web recently, that mentions the classic brass or the alloy version of the B&W. I'll see if I can find that mention againl

Aha...found the mention on 2filter.com

"Please note: All of the B+W filters 2filter.com sells are mounted in B+W German brass rings only, In markets around the world you can purchase B+W filters in mounting ring materials other than brass. The boxes and the filters look the same in a picture. When you feel the quality of the brass mount you know you have the right one. "

[nicksan]

So does that imply that alloy ones are fake/imitations?

I picked up 2 Brass ones today online. (non-HK, US dealer)
It cost me $25 more each, but I figure I should just bite the bullet and get the Brass one.

maxsaver.net, popular in POTN as a cheap source for filters only carry alloy ones. Brass ones are out of stock for another month.

Kinda makes me wonder about the whole shop now...

[Wilt]

So does that imply that alloy ones are fake/imitations?

It would appear that B+W might allow non-German production sites to make rings with other alloys, for price advantage for sales in those price-sensitive markets. And if you buy one, it is a B+W, but without the advantages of the German-manufactured original article. This is what the 2filter.com comment makes it sound like...it did not call them 'imitations'

OTOH it might be impossible for B+W to clamp down on the fake makers, and they really are fakes with no connection to the original factory.

[Linkzi]

Why do you need a filter? :rolleyes:

Just kidding...I use them. ;) I have noticed the alloy discription on the HK filters. At least they were kind enough to disclose that information. I bought from those guys a bunch of times. Thanks for the info all...