The Hoya Star 6X Filter helps create more drama in your image by turning strong point-light sources into 6-pointed stars. There is also an overall softening effect throughout the entire image when using this 55mm filter. You can simply control the direction of the points by rotating the filter.

Softens Image    5mm Thickness    Aluminum Frame Construction

Converts specular highlights to 6-pointed stars

Softens image overall

Works best with subjects with strong specular highlights

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This filter fit in canon sx 50

A: This item requires Canon Filter Adapter FA-DC67A, which is compatible with the SX40, SX50 and SX530. If not available from B&H, try Canon U.S.A. Shop (shop.usa.canon dot com). 67mm filters will then thread on the adapter.

Q: 2. Where is it made?

A: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN JAPAN Subject to change

Q: 3. Would this fit a Fuji 23mm f2 lens?

A: Yes it will!

Q: 4. Can I use this filter in a Sony E-Mount lens?

A: Yes, I use it with the 16-50 kit lens and fits perfect

Q: 5. Are the filters IRND?

A: SmallRig VND Filter Set for Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes is not an IRND filter. It's a set of two CPL filters that create a singular variable neutral density filter with 1 to 8 stops of light control.

Q: 6. does this 40.5mm variable ndx filter have screw threads on the outside to accommodate a metal screw-in lens hood?

A: The Vivitar 40.5mm Variable NDX Filter has 40.5mm front threads.Note it might be tough to use a threaded lens cap. The filter rotates so you need to hold it just so it does not when you try to screw in the lens cap.

Q: 7. Can these filters be used together, in what combinations? Do they have threads on both sides?

A: Yes, you can stack theses filters in any order you like. Typically the UV filter goes on first, then either the polarizer or nd, keep in mind too many filters stacked can cause vignetting (darken of the edges) especially on a wide angle lens.

Q: 8. Can I fit a lens cap on it?

A: Yes, a lens cap will fit on these filters.

Q: 9. Does anyone know if the front thread is the same mm as the back on these Vivitar Variable ND's?

A: On this particular filter, the front threads are 82mm in diameter.

Q: 10. will this works on a leica e43 lens ? thanks

A: Yes, as long as the lens has a 43mm filter size, you should be able to use this kit.