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 Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) is cheaper at $88.9. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $88.9 |
| Brand | PolarPro | Hoya |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Filter type | variable | fixed |
| Density range stops | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 10 |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 49-82 |
| Coating | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | ACCU-ND multi-coating |
| Color cast note | PolarPro markets Edition II as color-neutral "Cinema Series" glass across the stop range; no independent lab CCT deviation figure published | HOYA's ACCU-ND technology is designed to equally reduce visible and IR light to prevent the color shift seen on cheaper ND filters |
| Front filter thread | No | Yes |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) | clear optical glass, aluminum frame |
Sources — PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II): polarpro.com (verified 2026-08-16). Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop): hoyafilter.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) and Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop)?
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 Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) 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 Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) 10
- Common thread sizes (mm): PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 vs Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) 49-82
- Coating: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating vs Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) ACCU-ND multi-coating
- 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 Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) HOYA's ACCU-ND technology is designed to equally reduce visible and IR light to prevent the color shift seen on cheaper ND filters
- Front filter thread: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) false vs Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) true
- Glass type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) vs Hoya ProND EX 1000 (ND 3.0, 10-Stop) clear optical glass, aluminum frame