{"id":9731,"date":"2026-09-02T07:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-1-ii\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:37:51","slug":"best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-1-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-1-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ND Filters for Sony ZV-1 II (2026): Built-in 3-Stop ND + 52mm Adapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\"><div class=\"article-intro\">\n<p>The Sony ZV-1 II already has a three-stop ND in the 18\u201350mm f\/1.8\u20134 lens. Sony lists it as 1\/8 ND. That is enough for a lot of Product Showcase in open shade. It is on or off, not a variable, and it is short of f\/1.8 at 18 mm in hard sun at 1\/50. Sony\u2019s spec sheet does not list a filter thread. The 2026 first extra buy is a 52 mm adapter (JJC \/ NiSi \/ Ulanzi) plus the NiSi True Color ND-VARIO 1\u20135 Stop in 52 mm.<\/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 ZV-1 II \u00b7 ZV-1M2 \u00b7 1.0-type \u00b7 18\u201350mm f\/1.8\u20134 \u00b7 built-in 1\/8 ND \u00b7 4K30 \u00b7 S-Log3 \u00b7 no listed thread \u00b7 52 mm adapter<\/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 52mm + adapter<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.6 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52. Built-in ND is 3 stops, on\/off. Variable 1\u20135 is the missing control. Not an 82 mm GM.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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 Nano-X ND2\u201332 52mm<\/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\">52 mm Nano-X ND2\u201332. Same adapter as NiSi. 2-stop floor \u2014 turn the built-in ND off first.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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\">Built-in 1\/8 ND (3 stops)<\/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\">Official 1\/8 ND. Zero extra glass, zero adapter. Add 52 mm later when f\/1.8 noon still clips.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#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 ZV-1 II video at f\/1.8 when three stops are short:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">NiSi 1\u20135 52 mm<\/a> on a ZV-1 II adapter. Internal ND off unless the histogram still needs it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheaper 52 mm variable:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">K&#038;F 52 mm ND2\u201332<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Showcase \/ f\/4, no extra glass yet:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">built-in 1\/8 ND<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip:<\/strong> 82 mm or 67 mm towers. Claiming a Sony-listed 55 mm native thread. Spring clips that hit the retracting lens. Software ND. Copying the ZV-E1 82 mm 6\u20139 kit.<\/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 52mm + adapter<\/td><td>1\u20135 stops (plus built-in 3)<\/td><td>52 mm on adhesive\/clamp adapter<\/td><td>f\/1.8 18 mm when 3 built-in stops are short<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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 Nano-X ND2\u201332 52mm<\/td><td>2\u20135 stops (ND2\u201332)<\/td><td>52 mm on adapter<\/td><td>Cheaper 52 mm variable<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Built-in 1\/8 ND (3 stops)<\/td><td>3 stops (built-in)<\/td><td>In-lens (on\/off)<\/td><td>Product Showcase before buying an adapter<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#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 1\/8 ND is official (three stops).<\/strong> Sony lists ND (1\/8 ND) on ZV-1M2. Marketing copy: three stops in the 18\u201350mm f\/1.8\u20134 lens. On\/off, not a wheel. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/electronics\/support\/compact-cameras-zv-series\/zv-1m2\/specifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony ZV-1M2 specifications<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>No filter thread on the spec sheet.<\/strong> Focal length 6.9\u201317.6 mm, 1.0-type sensor, ISO 125\u201312800, 4K30, S-Log3. Diameter is not listed. 52 mm adhesive adapters are the aftermarket path \u2014 confirm fit on ZV-1 II, not only RX100. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.ie\/electronics\/cyber-shot-compact-cameras\/zv-1m2\/specifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony ZV-1 II full specifications<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>4K30, S-Log3, Active Mode crop.<\/strong> 4K is 30p; 120p is HD slow-mo. Active Mode is not available at 120p and is a crop, not ND. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.co.uk\/store\/product\/zv1m2bdi.eu\/Sony-Vlog-Camera-ZV-1-II-Digital-camera-Vari-angle-screen-for-vlogging-wide-angle-zoom-lens-4K-video-multi-directional-microphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony UK ZV-1 II \u2014 built-in ND \/ Active Mode notes<\/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 (52mm) + ZV-1 II 52mm adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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-TCVND0.3-1.5-52\" 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\/1.8 18 mm when 3 built-in stops are short<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 1\u20135 stops (plus built-in 3)<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.6 \/ 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 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>52 mm on adhesive\/clamp adapter<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>f\/1.8 18 mm when 3 built-in stops are short<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>The ZV-1 II is not an empty filter mount. The 1\/8 ND is real. NiSi 52 mm is what you add \u2014 on an adapter \u2014 when three stops and f\/1.8 still clip 4K.<\/p>\n  <p>Sony\u2019s ZV-1M2 specification: 1.0-type Exmor RS, stills about 20.1MP, ISO 125\u201312800, built-in ND (1\/8 ND), 18\u201350mm equivalent f\/1.8\u20134, 4K up to 30p, S-Log3 \/ S-Gamut3.Cine. The same pages do not list a screw-in filter diameter. Aftermarket 52 mm adhesive adapters (JJC, NiSi, Ulanzi) are the usual path. Do not force a 55 mm \u201cnative thread\u201d listing \u2014 Sony did not publish one.<\/p><p>Sunny-16 at ISO 125, f\/1.8, 1\/50 is more than three stops. The built-in ND leaves a remainder. A 1\u20135 variable covers it. Turn the internal ND off when the NiSi is on if the histogram is already there \u2014 three plus five is eight, too much for ISO 125 talking-head.<\/p><p>PolarPro Edition II is not sold in 52 mm. That is why NiSi is Overall on this compact and PolarPro is not the first ring.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>52 mm matches the common ZV-1 II adapter<\/li>\n  <li>1\u20135 fills the gap after the official 3-stop ND<\/li>\n  <li>True Color next to S-Cinetone \/ S-Log3 on a 1-inch sensor<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Requires a 52 mm adapter \u2014 the lens has no Sony-listed thread<\/li>\n  <li>Stacking this on the internal 3-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+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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-TCVND0.3-1.5-52\" 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-X Variable ND2\u201332 (52mm) + adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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+52mm+ND2-32+Nano-X\" 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 52 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\">4.3 \/ 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>52 mm on adapter<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>Cheaper 52 mm variable<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>A 52 mm ND2\u201332 when NiSi\u2019s SWIFT price is the blocker. Still needs the adapter. Still not 82 mm.<\/p>\n  <p>K&#038;F\u2019s 52 mm Nano-X ND2\u201332 is the Value pick because this camera cannot use the 67\/82 mm SKUs from the a7C \/ ZV-E1 articles. The 2-stop floor is high if the internal 3-stop ND is also on \u2014 turn the built-in ND off first. Stay off the last \u00bd stop; a tiny 1-inch 4K frame still shows an X.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>Real 52 mm compact SKU<\/li>\n  <li>ND2\u201332 matches the extra-stop job<\/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<\/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+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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+52mm+ND2-32+Nano-X\" 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>Sony built-in ND (1\/8) \u2014 no extra glass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#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=Sony+ZV-1+II\" 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> Product Showcase before buying an adapter<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 3 stops (built-in)<\/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>3 stops (built-in)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>In-lens (on\/off)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>Product Showcase before buying an adapter<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>The cheapest correct ND on a ZV-1 II is already in the lens. Buy an adapter only when three stops run out.<\/p>\n  <p>If the job is Product Showcase at f\/4, or 4K30 at f\/2.8 in open shade, Sony\u2019s three-stop ND is the Budget pick. It is not variable. Active Mode adds a crop and is not ND. S-Log3 on this 1-inch sensor still sits at a higher exposure \u2014 that is when the 52 mm ring earns its keep.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>Official 3-stop ND \u2014 no adapter, no extra glass<\/li>\n  <li>Always on the camera<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Not variable \u2014 3 stops or zero<\/li>\n  <li>Not enough for wide-open 18 mm in hard sun at 1\/50<\/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=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#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=Sony+ZV-1+II\" 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>JJC \/ NiSi \/ Ulanzi 52 mm ZV-1 II adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+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=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+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> buy this before the VND. Retracting-lens cameras do not like a filter left on\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>buy this before the VND. Retracting-lens cameras do not like a filter left on at power-down; follow the adapter maker\u2019s note.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+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=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+adapter&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+adapter&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+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=JJC+%2F+NiSi+%2F+Ulanzi+52+mm+ZV-1+II+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>52 mm CPL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=52+mm+CPL&#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=52+mm+CPL&#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> shop-window talking-head. Not a 180\u00b0 substitute.<\/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>shop-window talking-head. Not a 180\u00b0 substitute.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=52+mm+CPL&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=52+mm+CPL&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=52+mm+CPL&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=52+mm+CPL&#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=52+mm+CPL&#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>PolarPro Edition II <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+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=PolarPro+Edition+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> not in 52 mm. Do not step an 82 mm ring down onto this lens.<\/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>not in 52 mm. Do not step an 82 mm ring down onto this lens.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+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=PolarPro+Edition+II&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+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=PolarPro+Edition+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 ZV-1 II already have an ND filter?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Sony specifies 1\/8 ND (three stops) in the 18\u201350mm lens. It is on or off. External 52 mm glass is for variable control or more than three stops.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Is there a native filter thread?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Sony\u2019s specification does not list one. Plan on a 52 mm adapter made for ZV-1 II. Ignore random 55 mm \u201cnative thread\u201d listings unless Sony adds a diameter to the spec sheet.<\/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. Three plus five is eight stops \u2014 too much for ISO 125 vlog. Default: internal off, VND on, or internal on and no VND.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Is this the same article as ZV-E1?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. ZV-E1 is full-frame interchangeable-lens, 82 mm, 6\u20139, no built-in ND. ZV-1 II is a 1-inch compact with a 3-stop ND already inside.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Will an a7C 82 mm PolarPro fit?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Do not. Wrong system, wrong size, retracting lens.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Does Active Mode replace ND?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. Active Mode is digital stabilization with a crop. Sony also notes it is unavailable at 120p.<\/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 52mm + adapter<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52. Built-in ND is 3 stops, on\/off. Variable 1\u20135 is the missing control. Not an 82 mm.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+1-5+Stop+52mm+NIR-TCVND0.3-1.5-52&#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 Nano-X ND2\u201332 52mm<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 52 mm Nano-X ND2\u201332. Same adapter as NiSi. 2-stop floor \u2014 turn the built-in ND off first.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND2-32+52mm&#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>Built-in 1\/8 ND (3 stops)<\/strong>\n  <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 Official 1\/8 ND. Zero extra glass, zero adapter. Add 52 mm later when f\/1.8 noon still clips.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Sony+ZV-1+II+built-in+ND+filter&#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 ZV-1 II already has a three-stop (1\/8) ND. The first extra glass is a 52 mm variable on an adapter, not an 82 mm Sony ILCE. Start with NiSi True Color 1\u20135 52 mm when f\/1.8 noon runs out of three stops. Use K&#038;F 52 mm ND2\u201332 as the cheaper ring. Use the built-in ND until that day. Do not stack eight stops by default.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony ZV-1 II ND guide: official 1\/8 (3-stop) built-in ND, 18\u201350mm f\/1.8\u20134, 1.0-type, 4K30, S-Log3. Sony lists no filter thread \u2014 52mm adhesive adapter + NiSi 1\u20135 when three stops are short.<\/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":[188,8],"tags":[371,945,605,1218,50,445],"class_list":["post-9731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-filter","category-sony","tag-lens-filter","tag-nd-filter","tag-nd-filters","tag-nisi","tag-sony-zv-1-ii","tag-variable-nd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9731","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=9731"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9884,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9731\/revisions\/9884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}