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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.

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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
BrandPolarProK&F Concept
Released20222023
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

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