Question 1

What does 6/9 stops mean on a variable ND filter?

Accepted Answer

A 6/9-stop variable ND filter lets you dial the light reduction between 6 stops (reduces light to 1/64th) and 9 stops (reduces light to 1/512th). You rotate the outer ring to land anywhere in that range, which means one filter covers a wide variety of lighting conditions — from bright overcast to harsh midday sun — without needing to swap filters.

Question 2

Is the Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II different from a standard PolarPro VND?

Accepted Answer

The Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II is a co-designed variant from PolarPro, developed in collaboration with filmmaker and photographer Peter McKinnon. The 82mm thread size is the confirmed spec on this edition. As with any variable ND, rotating very close to the maximum stop can cause some vignetting at the edges of the frame — shooting within the core of the 6-9 stop range avoids that.

Question 3

Is buying a used PolarPro VND filter safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, buying a used VND filter is a solid choice. At Camera-tweedehands.nl, every second-hand filter is professionally hand-inspected for cleanliness, scratches, and delamination. This unit comes with a minimum 12 months warranty, so you're purchasing with confidence. A pre-owned PolarPro filter in good condition performs identically to a new one.

Question 4

Can I use a variable ND filter for photography as well as video?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Variable ND filters work great for long-exposure photography — think silky waterfalls, blurred crowds, or smooth sea shots in daylight. The 6-9 stop range gives you enough density to use slow shutter speeds even in bright conditions. For video, the same filter lets you maintain a cinematic shutter speed (typically double your frame rate) regardless of the ambient light level.

Question 5

Does the PolarPro VND 82mm fit on a smaller lens with an adapter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your lens has a smaller filter thread — say 77mm or 72mm — you can use a step-up ring to mount an 82mm filter onto it. Step-up rings are inexpensive and widely available. Going larger (82mm on a smaller thread) avoids vignetting better than going smaller would, so this is a practical approach if you use multiple lenses with different thread sizes.


Filter Thread	82mm
Stop Range	6–9 stops (variable)
Edition	Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II
Filter Type	Variable Neutral Density (VND)

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