Tiffen 4 x 4" Vector Star Filters create multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source.

Star Filters create multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source. 

Wedding photographers will especially appreciate the value of this filter. When it comes to special effects shots, why not offer your client a table shot of the menu or invitation next to a glowing, star-filled candle?

Shooting at night? Make that street lamp take on a different, more dramatic appearance by using the star filter. Any point light source will achieve the effect.

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)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How would this filter behave when shooting a sunrise?

A: While it will depend on the size of the sun in your image (and to some extent, your chosen aperture and focal length), it should behave similar to the sample image on our website. The main difference is, as the sun is both a large and bright light source, the points in the star would be much wider than when photographing a smaller light source or a small specular highlight. The size of the bands would typically depend on the size of the sun in the image. As focal length plays a part in the size of the sun (as well as the sun's position in the sky and/or as it approaches the horizon), wide angle lenses may typically have thinner points, while telephoto lenses would have wider points.

Q: 2. Does this filter come in a hard plastic case or just a cardboard box?

A: This Tiffen 77mm Water White Glass Full Spectrum IRND 0.9 Filter (3-Stop) would come in a hard plastic case covered by a cardboard box.

Q: 3. What's this filter thickness? 2mm?

A: This is a 4mm filter.

Q: 4. Is this on a rotating mount?

A: Yes, this filter comes on a rotating mount

Q: 5. Will this work will a Sony FDR-AX53? It use a 55mm filter?

A: Yes, the Hoya Star 6X Filter (55mm) will fit on the Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder.

Q: 6. Will this fit in the ikan Tilta DSLR Shoulder Kit?

A: Im not sure what that kit is. These filters fit any 4x4 matte box.

Q: 7. Can it be used on hasselblad V lens?

A: Hasselblad Series 60 HSB (Bay 60) Softar I Effect Filter BH #HAS1S60 • MFR #30 51670 is specific to lenses with Hasselblad's exclusive Series 60 (Bay 60) filter size so you can use it on any filter with the same filter size.

Q: 8. Hello any chance for me to have 72 mm

A: Here is the link for the Tiffen 72mm 4pt/2mm Grid Star Effect Filter, BH #TIS4272: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/59339-REG/Tiffen_72STR42_72mm_4pt_2mm_Grid_Star.html

Q: 9. Is the aluminum-alloy frame magnetic so that it can be used with the Xume filter adapter system? Thank you.

A: Aluminum is not magnetic.

Q: 10. Will this fit on a 50mm lens?

A: The Hoya Star 4X Filter (49mm) will fit on any 50mm that also has a 49mm thread, or any lens for that matter with a 49mm thread. Please check the thread size on the intended lens, some options will require a different sized threading.