The 105mm (Coarse Thread) North Star Filter from Tiffen creates multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source. This filter comes in a rotating mount for critical placement of the star effect.

This filter is especially useful for wedding photographers. It helps create a romantic, special effect mood which clients desire. North Stars are best used with a point light source such as a candle, match, flashlight or streetlight.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

Creates Points of Streaking Light    Rotating Mount    Works Best With Point Light Sources    Excellent for Weddings/Special Effects    Black Aluminum Filter Ring    ColorCore Glass    Made in the USA    10-Year Warranty

The effect is produced by a series of thin lines etched into the flat optical surface of a clear filter

Exciting and dazzling star effects generated from original point or reflected light sources with the added glitter and sparkle of these exclusive, natural looking asymmetrical designs and shapes

Great for water scenes, candle flames, street lights, and more

Tiffen offers 4, 6, and 8 point symmetrical star effects as well as additional asymmetrical star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood FX Series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process

Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a Sony a6000 with the kit lenses 16-50 and 55-210. Is there a better lens than the 16-50? What about the 18-105, would that lens have better contrast and color?

A: I use it on a Nex7 and in my opinion it is a better lens for sharpness, contrast and color; but you have to be using software that allows for lens correction as this lens has some wicked distortion issues.

Q: 2. Is there a lens hood and if so is it included with the lens?

A: This lens does come with a lens hood EW-83N Lens Hood

Q: 3. When zooming, does the lens change in length?

A: No, it does not.

Q: 4. I got a A7 series slr, is this G lens weather sealed?

A: The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens is not specified as weather sealed by Sony.

Q: 5. Can I shoot photos in full frame mode on my a7s with this lens?

A: You would have to put the A7 in crop mode, This is not a FE lens

Q: 6. Will this lens work with the NEX-5N?TIA!!

A: Yes, it is 100% compatible with the NEX-5N.

Q: 7. I have the Sony Alpha remote control. With this being a power zoom lens, can I zoom in and zoom out using the remote control? Thanks! I'll be using it with a6300 camera.

A: With this lens on my Sony A6000, the Sony Wireless Remote (RMT-DSLR2) does not zoom the lens. The control rocker button you think would just zooms in/out when viewing an image already taken. The mobile device remote control application from Sony does allow lens zooming but only in a very slow mode.

Q: 8. When zooming, does the lens change in length?

A: It zooms internally, so the lens is a fixed size.

Q: 9. Does the IS motor shut off when it's set to the "off" position, or can you still hear it working?

A: The IS is shut off when set to off.

Q: 10. Is this lens compatible with Leica CL?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Leica CL.