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 58mm 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. How does the EVO stand against the NC filters from Nikon, which ones are better?

A: The EVO and NC filters are both excellent, but there have not been any direct comparisons made, that we've seen.

Q: 2. Is it possible to use different filters that are not from this setup?

A: Only the included filters are compatible with the SmallRig VND Filter Set for Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes.

Q: 3. will this work in an arri lmb25 4x5.65 tray?

A: A majority of third party filter trays have a unique design to fit their respective matte boxes. This SmallRig VND Filter Set is meant to be used with the Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes and will not work with ARRI Lightweight Matte Boxes.

Q: 4. I'm considering using this filter on a canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens mounted on a Canon 6D body. Will the depth of this filter's frame result in any vignetting in the images taken at the lens's widest angle of view (16mm)?

A: I see no vignetting with when this filter used at f/4 on nikkor 16-35mm 1:4g ed lens

Q: 5. i'm new to photography. can i stack this filter with a protective clear filter or uv filter? i use a nikon d5300 and a af-p dx nikkor 70-300 ed vr telephoto

A: Yes you can stack the filters but in general it is recommended to only use either the clear filter or the polarizer. When you stack more layers of glass, you increase the risk of light flares and ghosting in the photo.

Q: 6. What's the difference between Hoya filters and Tiffen filters (the price)?

A: It depends on the particular filter you are looking at. If it is thinner to reduce vingetting with wide angle lenses. If it has any multi coatings to reduce reflections and ghosting. If it has any special coatings such as the nano coatings that beads water and makes it easier to clean.

Q: 7. Will these filters work with Smallrig's Mini Matte boxes (the older models)? If not what VNDs would work with those matte boxes?

A: No, the SmallRig VND Filter Set for Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes is designed specifically for the Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes. There does not appear to be a VND for the SmallRig Mini Matte Box but you may be able to use a circular VND with the matte box.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Would this fit a Fuji 23mm f2 lens?

A: Yes it will!

Q: 10. This appears to be a 95mm VND, how does that work with a 114mm Revo Arcane?

A: The SmallRig VND Filter Set for Star-Trail and Revo-Arcane Matte Boxes (B&H# SM3651) is a VND inside of a frame that holds it and contains a manually operated rotating mechanism that may be used to adjust the strength of the VND. It slides into the filter frame slot of the SmallRig Revo-Arcane Lightweight Multifunctional Modular Matte Box Basic Bundle (114mm Back) (B&H# SM3641).