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PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) vs K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) is cheaper at $93.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
PolarPro
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Released 2022
vs K&F Concept
$93.99
Released 2023
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) |
| US price | — | $93.99 |
| Brand | PolarPro | K&F Concept |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Filter type | variable | variable |
| Density range stops | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 1 to 9 (ND2-ND400) |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 37-105 (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 common) |
| Coating | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | 28-layer multi-coating (nano, waterproof/oil-proof) |
| Color cast note | PolarPro markets Edition II as color-neutral "Cinema Series" glass across the stop range; no independent lab CCT deviation figure published | No hard-stop detents; an X-pattern/color cast can appear if rotated past the effective range |
| Front filter thread | No | Yes |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) | Japanese AGC optical glass |
Sources — PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II): polarpro.com (verified 2026-08-16).
K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400): kentfaith.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) and K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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 K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 1 to 9 (ND2-ND400)
- Common thread sizes (mm): PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 vs K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 37-105 (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 common)
- Coating: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating vs K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) 28-layer multi-coating (nano, waterproof/oil-proof)
- 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 K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) No hard-stop detents; an X-pattern/color cast can appear if rotated past the effective range
- Front filter thread: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) false vs K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) true
- Glass type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) vs K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter (ND2-ND400) Japanese AGC optical glass