• Converts specular highlights to 8-pointed stars
• Works best with subjects with strong specular highlights
• Softens image overall

The Hoya Star 8 filter helps create more drama in your image by turning strong point-light sources into eight-pointed stars. There is also an overall softening effect throughout the entire image when using this filter. Control the direction of the points by rotating the filter.

The Hoya Star 8 filter is helpful when:

• The specular highlights in your image need more drama


• Cars, signs, and street lamps with strong specular highlights


• Smaller, pointed light sources will create more of a star-like effect while larger, dimmer light sources will bloom or halate.


• Converts specular highlights to Eight-pointed stars


• Works best with subjects with strong specular highlights


• Softens image overall

Filter Factor:  N/A

Number of Multi-Coatings: 0

Hardened Top Layer:  No

Anti-Static:   No

Frame Construction:  Standard Profile / Aluminum

Front Filter Threads:  Yes