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 Tiffen Variable ND Filter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tiffen Variable ND Filter is cheaper at $109. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) | Tiffen Variable ND Filter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $109 |
| Brand | PolarPro | Tiffen |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Filter type | variable | variable |
| Density range stops | 2 to 5 or 6 to 9 (two separate SKUs) | 2 to 8 (ND 0.6 to ND 2.4) |
| Common thread sizes (mm) | 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 | 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95 |
| Coating | 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating | ColorCore glass construction (no nano/MRC branding stated) |
| 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 manufacturer color-neutrality claim published; independent reviews note some warm cast at the high end of rotation |
| Front filter thread | No | — |
| Magnetic | No | No |
| Glass type | Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) | optical glass (Tiffen ColorCore) |
Sources — PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II): polarpro.com (verified 2026-08-16). Tiffen Variable ND Filter: tiffen.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) and Tiffen Variable ND Filter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 Tiffen Variable ND Filter 2 to 8 (ND 0.6 to ND 2.4)
- Common thread sizes (mm): PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 49, 67, 77, 82, 95 vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95
- Coating: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) 16-layer anti-reflection / scratch-resistant coating vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter ColorCore glass construction (no nano/MRC branding stated)
- 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 Tiffen Variable ND Filter No manufacturer color-neutrality claim published; independent reviews note some warm cast at the high end of rotation
- Glass type: PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II Variable ND (PMVND Edition II) Cinema Series glass (8K-rated) vs Tiffen Variable ND Filter optical glass (Tiffen ColorCore)