The Tiffen 62mm Hollywood Star Filter is designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter's surface is a combination of fine, etched line types. Those lines help to create a starburst effect with 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes that extend from the light source and are arranged in a pattern which approximates a cross.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the starburst effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity, and features an aluminum-alloy filter ring that can be rotated in order to adjust the direction of the diffraction spikes and overall orientation of the starburst effect.

Starburst Effect from Point Light Source    Cross-Shaped Starbursts    Asymmetric Diffraction Spike Starbursts    14 Primary Diffraction Spikes    Spikes Extend from Light Source    Optical Glass Construction    62mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

Creates a starburst effect from point light sources within an image

Starburst effect features 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes which extend from the light source

Diffraction spikes are arranged in a pattern which approximates a cross

Aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight

Filter ring can be rotated for direction control of the diffraction spikes and overall orientation of the starburst effect

62mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters

Plastic filter case for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it work for a sigma 30mm?

A: Yes, the Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN is compatible with the Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizing Filter.

Q: 2. What material is the frame made out of?

A: The Tiffen 82mm North Star Effect Filter has an aluminum ring.

Q: 3. I'm very new to photography, will this fit on the fuji 18-55mm lens?

A: I use pentax and for me that would be a 52mm filter. I would ask the staff at B&H they are very good about answering questions

Q: 4. Will this work on the Canon - VIXIA HF R600 Full HD Camcorder?

A: As the Canon VIXIA HF R600 Full HD Camcorder has a 43mm filter thread on the front of the lens, yes, the Tiffen 43mm Circular Polarizing Filter would be compatible for use on the camcorder.

Q: 5. How many stops of light do you lose when using this polarizer?

A: When using the Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizing Filter, your exposure will be reduced by 1.2-1.5 stops.

Q: 6. How do I remove this filter from the lens? It is stuck on my lens so tight, I am unable to get it off.

A: Same thing happened to me. The only thing that worked was using an oil filter wrench on it.

Q: 7. I bought this for my new sigma art lens 18-35 and it doesn’t seem to fit. Is there a trick to it?

A: The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art lens does have a 72mm filter thread, so this filter should fit as long as it's not cross-threaded.

Q: 8. Will this work with Nikkor 18-55mm and Nikkor 55-300 mm lenses?

A: This filter will be compatible with the 18-55 Nikon lens, however the 55-300mm lens has a 58mm filter thread.

Q: 9. Can I use this filter on Sony HX300? Is it threaded?

A: The Sony HX300 has a 55mm filter thread. This filter and any other 55 mm filter will be compatible.

Q: 10. Will a lens cap fit on this filter?

A: Yes, a lens cap will fit.