PolarPro
PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II)
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Released 2022
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PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
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B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | PolarPro | B+W |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Filter type | variable | fixed |
| Density range stops | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 6 |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 48, 52, 58, 62, 82 |
| Coating | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side) |
| Color cast note | PolarPro markets Edition II as color-neutral "Cinema Series" glass across the stop range; no independent lab CCT deviation figure published | Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU |
| Front filter thread | No | Yes |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) | Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring |
Sources — PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II): polarpro.com (verified 2026-08-16). B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) and B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Filter type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) variable vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC fixed
- Density range stops: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 6
- Common thread sizes (mm): PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC 48, 52, 58, 62, 82
- Coating: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating, 8 layers per side)
- Color cast note: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) PolarPro markets Edition II as color-neutral "Cinema Series" glass across the stop range; no independent lab CCT deviation figure published vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Neutral-gray Schott glass; no manufacturer color-cast figure published for this legacy SKU
- Front filter thread: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) false vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC true
- Glass type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) vs B+W ND 106 (ND 1.8, 64x, 6-Stop) MRC Schott glass, brass F-Pro ring