{"id":9717,"date":"2026-09-02T03:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-fujifilm-x100vi\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:38:12","slug":"best-nd-filters-for-fujifilm-x100vi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-fujifilm-x100vi\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ND Filters for Fujifilm X100VI (2026): Built-in 4-Stop + 49mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\"><div class=\"article-intro\">\n<p>The Fujifilm X100VI already has a four-stop ND built into the 23mm f\/2 lens. Fujifilm says so on the camera page. Four stops is enough for a lot of stills at f\/2. It is not a variable, and it is not enough for 6.2K \/ 4K at 1\/48 with the aperture wide open in hard sun. The lens has no native filter thread. The 2026 first external buy is the NiSi True Color ND-VARIO 1\u20135 Stop in 49 mm, on Fujifilm\u2019s AR-X100 adapter (or PolarPro\u2019s 49 mm X100 ring).<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"quick-picks-box\"><div class=\"qp-header\">\n<h2>Our Top Picks at a Glance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"qp-sub\">Updated September 2026 \u00b7 X100VI \u00b7 40MP X-Trans \u00b7 23mm f\/2 \u00b7 built-in 4-stop ND \u00b7 6.2K \u00b7 AR-X100 49 mm \u00b7 NiSi 1\u20135 first<\/p><\/div><div class=\"qp-cards\">\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--gold\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">01<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">NiSi True Color 1\u20135 49mm<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.7 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49. Built-in ND is 4 stops, on\/off. Variable 1\u20135 is the missing control. 49 mm, not 82 mm.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#best-overall\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--green\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">02<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">K&#038;F True Color ND2\u201332 49mm<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.4 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">KF01.2153. 49 mm True Color ND2\u201332. Same adapter as NiSi. Not an 82 mm.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#best-value\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--blue\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">03<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">Fujifilm AR-X100 + built-in ND<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.3 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">Official adapter. Weather sealing with PRF-49. Four built-in stops are the free filter. Add VND later.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#budget-pick\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\"><p><em>Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-module buying-guide\" id=\"who-should-buy\"><h3>Who should buy what<\/h3><ul>\n<li><strong>Default X100VI video at f\/2 when four stops are short:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">NiSi 1\u20135 49 mm<\/a> on AR-X100. Turn the internal ND off unless the histogram still needs it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheaper 49 mm variable:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">K&#038;F KF01.2153<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stills \/ f\/2.8 video, no extra glass yet:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">built-in 4-stop ND + AR-X100<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PolarPro bag:<\/strong> PolarPro 49 mm X100 adapter + PolarPro 49 mm Everyday \/ ND \u2014 Layer 2. Edition II is not made in 49 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip:<\/strong> 82 mm or 67 mm step-up towers. Spring clips on the trim ring. Assuming the built-in ND is variable. Software ND. Treating this like a Sony GM 82 mm article.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"comparison-module\"><table class=\"comparison-table\"><thead><tr>\n<th>Filter<\/th><th>Range<\/th><th>Mount<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr class=\"highlight-row\"><td>NiSi True Color 1\u20135 49mm<\/td><td>1\u20135 stops (plus built-in 4)<\/td><td>49 mm on AR-X100<\/td><td>f\/2 video when 4 built-in stops are short<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>K&#038;F True Color ND2\u201332 49mm<\/td><td>2\u20135 stops (ND2\u201332)<\/td><td>49 mm on AR-X100<\/td><td>Cheaper 49 mm variable<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Fujifilm AR-X100 + built-in ND<\/td><td>4 stops (built-in)<\/td><td>AR-X100 49 mm<\/td><td>Stills at f\/2 before buying a VND<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<h2>How We Picked<\/h2>\n<div class=\"how-we-picked\"><p>Three official facts decide the glass. Everything else is a pairing.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Built-in 4-stop ND is official.<\/strong> Fujifilm documents a four-stop ND in the 23mm f\/2 lens for stills and video. It is on\/off, not a variable wheel. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-us\/products\/cameras\/x100vi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fujifilm X100VI \u2014 Built-in ND Filter<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>No native thread; AR-X100 is 49 mm.<\/strong> The optional AR-X100 adapter takes 49 mm filters and the PRF-49 protector (and is part of the weather-sealing kit). PolarPro also sells a 49 mm X100 adapter. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-us\/products\/cameras\/x100vi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fujifilm accessories: AR-X100<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>40MP, ISO 125, 6.2K, IBIS 6 stops.<\/strong> Stills ISO 125\u201312800 (64\u201351200 expanded). Movie shutter on 6.2K\/4K down to 1\/24. Electronic stills shutter to 1\/180000. IBIS holds a long still; it does not replace ND for 180\u00b0 video. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-gb\/products\/cameras\/x100vi\/specifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fujifilm X100VI specifications<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Detailed Reviews<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-overall\" data-badge=\"best-overall\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-overall\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/div>\n  <h3>NiSi True Color ND-VARIO 1\u20135 Stop (49mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=NiSi+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> f\/2 video when 4 built-in stops are short<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 1\u20135 stops (plus built-in 4)<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.7 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>1\u20135 stops (plus built-in 4)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>49 mm on AR-X100<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>f\/2 video when 4 built-in stops are short<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>The X100VI is not an empty filter mount. The built-in 4-stop ND is real. NiSi 49 mm is what you add when four stops and f\/2 still clip 6.2K.<\/p>\n  <p>Fujifilm\u2019s X100VI page: \u201cIdeal for stills and video use, X100VI has a four-stop ND filter built into the lens.\u201d The same page sells the AR-X100 adapter ring so 49 mm filters and the PRF-49 protector can go on. Official stills ISO starts at 125 (64\u201351200 expanded). Movie ISO 125\u201312800. Mechanical shutter to 1\/4000; electronic to 1\/180000. 6.2K video shutter 1\/4000 to 1\/24. IBIS is rated 6.0 stops. None of that is an 82 mm GM problem.<\/p><p>Sunny-16 at ISO 125, f\/2, 1\/48 is roughly seven stops of ND. The built-in four leaves about three. A 1\u20135 variable covers that remainder without stacking the internal ND and a 6\u20139 (which goes too far). Turn the internal ND off when the NiSi is on if the math is already there \u2014 do not assume both should always be stacked.<\/p><p>PolarPro Edition II does not ship in 49 mm. That is why NiSi is Overall on this body and PolarPro is the adapter \/ Everyday filter in Layer 2, not the first VND. Film simulations on a 40MP X-Trans sensor are why True Color matters more here than on a vlog APS-C.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>49 mm matches AR-X100 \/ PolarPro X100 adapter \u2014 the actual thread<\/li>\n  <li>1\u20135 fills the gap after the built-in 4-stop ND<\/li>\n  <li>True Color next to Reala Ace \/ Classic Chrome<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Requires AR-X100 or PolarPro 49 mm adapter \u2014 the lens has no thread alone<\/li>\n  <li>Stacking this on top of the internal 4-stop ND in shade is too much<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=NiSi+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-value\" data-badge=\"best-value\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-value\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/div>\n  <h3>K&#038;F Concept Nano-Xcel True Color ND2\u201332 (49mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=K%26F+KF01.2153+49mm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Cheaper 49 mm variable<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 2\u20135 stops (ND2\u201332)<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.4 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>2\u20135 stops (ND2\u201332)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>49 mm on AR-X100<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>Cheaper 49 mm variable<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>A 49 mm True Color ND2\u201332 when NiSi\u2019s SWIFT price is the blocker. Still needs AR-X100.<\/p>\n  <p>KF01.2153 is K&#038;F\u2019s 49 mm True Color ND2\u201332. It is the Value pick because the X100VI cannot use the 67 \/ 82 mm Nano-X SKUs from the Sony articles without a ridiculous step-up on a 23 mm f\/2. The 2-stop floor is a bit high in open shade if the internal ND is also on \u2014 turn the built-in ND off first.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>Real 49 mm SKU<\/li>\n  <li>True Color coating at a lower price<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>2-stop minimum vs NiSi\u2019s 1-stop floor<\/li>\n  <li>Still needs the adapter ring<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=K%26F+KF01.2153+49mm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"budget-pick\" data-badge=\"budget-pick\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-budget\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/div>\n  <h3>Fujifilm AR-X100 Adapter Ring (49mm) \u2014 use the built-in 4-stop ND <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=Fujifilm+AR-X100\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Stills at f\/2 before buying a VND<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 4 stops (built-in)<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.3 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>4 stops (built-in)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>AR-X100 49 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>Stills at f\/2 before buying a VND<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>The cheapest correct ND on an X100VI is already in the lens. AR-X100 is the official 49 mm ring for a protector and a future VND.<\/p>\n  <p>If the job is stills at f\/2 in sun, or video at f\/2.8\u2013f\/4, Fujifilm\u2019s four-stop ND is the Budget pick. AR-X100 is still worth buying: it restores weather sealing with the PRF-49, and it is the mount for NiSi \/ K&#038;F later. PolarPro\u2019s brass 49 mm X100 adapter is the alternative if the bag is already PolarPro. Neither adapter is an ND by itself.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>Uses the official 4-stop ND \u2014 zero extra glass in the optical path<\/li>\n  <li>AR-X100 is the correct 49 mm mount, not a clamp<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Not variable \u2014 4 stops or zero<\/li>\n  <li>Not enough for wide-open 6.2K \/ 4K at 1\/48 in hard sun<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=Fujifilm+AR-X100\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>If You Need Something Else<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-1\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>PolarPro 49 mm X100 Filter Adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> brass replacement for the trim ring. Use with PolarPro 49 mm Everyday \/ ND \/\u2026<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>brass replacement for the trim ring. Use with PolarPro 49 mm Everyday \/ ND \/ CPL. Not Edition II (no 49 mm Edition II).<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PolarPro+49+mm+X100+Filter+Adapter&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-2\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>PRF-49 protector <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PRF-49+protector&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PRF-49+protector&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> Fujifilm\u2019s weather-sealing partner for AR-X100. Not ND.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>Fujifilm\u2019s weather-sealing partner for AR-X100. Not ND.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PRF-49+protector&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=PRF-49+protector&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=PRF-49+protector&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=PRF-49+protector&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PRF-49+protector&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-3\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>NiSi 6\u20139 49 mm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> only if the internal ND is off and you still need six-plus stops (long stills).\u2026<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>only if the internal ND is off and you still need six-plus stops (long stills). Do not stack 6\u20139 on the built-in 4-stop ND for video.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=NiSi+6%E2%80%939+49+mm&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-4\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>WCL-X100 \/ TCL-X100 II <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> conversion lenses. Confirm filter support on the converter; do not assume\u2026<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>conversion lenses. Confirm filter support on the converter; do not assume AR-X100 stays in the same place.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=WCL-X100+%2F+TCL-X100+II&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"faq-module\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Does the X100VI already have an ND filter?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Fujifilm specifies a four-stop ND built into the 23mm f\/2 lens. It is on or off. External 49 mm glass is for variable control or more than four stops.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Why buy a 49 mm VND at all?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Four stops at f\/2 and 1\/48 in hard sun is often short for 6.2K \/ 4K. A 1\u20135 variable covers the remainder. Long stills beyond four stops are the other reason.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Can PolarPro Edition II 82 mm be stepped down?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Do not. The front element and hood on a 23 mm f\/2 compact are not an 82 mm GM problem. Buy 49 mm on AR-X100.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Should the built-in ND stay on with a VND?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Only if the histogram still needs it. Four plus five is nine stops \u2014 too much for ISO 125 video. Default: internal off, VND on, or internal on and no VND.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Is AR-X100 required?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>For screw-in 49 mm filters, yes (or PolarPro\u2019s 49 mm X100 adapter). The naked lens has no thread.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Will an X100V 49 mm NiSi fit?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. AR-X100 and 49 mm filters are shared across X100V \/ X100VI. The VI-specific facts are IBIS, 40MP, and 6.2K \u2014 not a new thread.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conclusion-module verdict-box\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-picks\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n  <strong>NiSi True Color 1\u20135 49mm<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49. Built-in ND is 4 stops, on\/off. Variable 1\u20135 is the missing control. 49 mm, not 82 mm.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+49mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-49&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n  <strong>K&#038;F True Color ND2\u201332 49mm<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 KF01.2153. 49 mm True Color ND2\u201332. Same adapter as NiSi. Not an 82 mm.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+True+Color+ND2-32+49mm+KF01.2153&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n  <strong>Fujifilm AR-X100 + built-in ND<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 Official adapter. Weather sealing with PRF-49. Four built-in stops are the free filter. Add VND later.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Fujifilm+AR-X100+adapter+ring+49mm+X100VI&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"verdict-summary\">The X100VI already has a four-stop ND. The first extra glass is a 49 mm variable on AR-X100, not an 82 mm Sony. Start with NiSi True Color 1\u20135 49 mm when f\/2 video runs out of four stops. Use K&#038;F KF01.2153 as the cheaper 49 mm. Use the built-in ND + AR-X100 until that day comes. Do not stack nine stops by default.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fujifilm X100VI ND guide: official 4-stop built-in ND, 23mm f\/2, 40MP, 6.2K. External 49mm VND via AR-X100 when four stops are not enough. NiSi True Color 1\u20135 first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[188,33],"tags":[172,200,371,945,605,1218,445],"class_list":["post-9717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-filter","category-fujifilm","tag-fujifilm-x100v","tag-fujifilm-x100vi","tag-lens-filter","tag-nd-filter","tag-nd-filters","tag-nisi","tag-variable-nd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9717"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9890,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9717\/revisions\/9890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}