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 NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) is cheaper at $245. Every spec and price links to its source.
NiSi
NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop)
$245
Released 2023
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $245 |
| Brand | PolarPro | NiSi |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Filter type | variable | variable |
| Density range stops | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 1 to 5 (ND2-ND32) |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 40.5-105 |
| Coating | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | NiSi Nano Coating (waterproof, anti-reflective, smudge-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 | Marketed as "True Color" - engineered to avoid the blue/magenta color shift typical of variable ND filters |
| Front filter thread | No | Yes |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) | high-definition optical glass |
Sources — PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II): polarpro.com (verified 2026-08-16). NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop): nisiopticsusa.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) and NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop)?
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 NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) 1 to 5 (ND2-ND32)
- Common thread sizes (mm): PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 vs NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) 40.5-105
- Coating: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating vs NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) NiSi Nano Coating (waterproof, anti-reflective, smudge-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 NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) Marketed as "True Color" - engineered to avoid the blue/magenta color shift typical of variable ND filters
- Front filter thread: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) false vs NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) true
- Glass type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) vs NiSi SWIFT True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano (1-5 Stop) high-definition optical glass