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What is the purpose of the Hoya 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X)?

The filter is designed to add a dramatic eight-pointed flare to light sources in your images, creating a soft-focus effect. It's particularly effective when photographing highly reflective surfaces like water, glass, or metal.

What kind of scenes or conditions is the filter best suited for?

This filter excels in a variety of lighting conditions. It's particularly effective for bright night city scenes, festive lighting, and capturing sunlight reflections on water.

Who is the manufacturer of the 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X)?

The filter is manufactured by Hoya, a brand known for producing high-quality optical products such as lenses, filters, and camera accessories.

Is the Hoya 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X) suitable for all types of photography?

Yes, the filter is a versatile tool that can be used across a wide range of photography styles. It allows for creative possibilities in different types of shots and lighting conditions.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SOPHIE S : my favorite photographer uses itRHIANNON T : To shoot jewelry and crystals.CRYSTAL S : To be more creative with my portrait photography. :)

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2024-03-14T15:32:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Awesome! Stunning results. I love this.

SUDHARSAN K.

2023-03-21T20:26:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value for the money. Works great. I'm pleased.

This star filter was affordable but produces great results. I've tried less expensive star filters but the effect from them was very week and sometimes not noticeable. This Hoya star filter gives a very clear and distinct effect. I am very happy with this purchase.

Kevin H.

2023-02-24T08:53:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Good product at a good price. I would recommend it.

THURSIN A.

2023-01-10T16:25:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice effect

I like what it does, very niche.

Raymond S.

2022-12-10T22:36:18

Rated 5 out of 5

I love it so far!

Looks Good! what I've noticed is that it gives a bit of a blurry and vintage look, but for some pictures, it's matched. I ordered 6starts as well. Will see how the other goes. I love it so far.

KATERYNA P.

2022-02-11T05:46:23

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Filter

The filter adds that extra flare in points of light. Great shots in general. The filter quality was good but mine came with some scratches on the glass and a cracked plastic casing.

ELDON L.

2021-12-23T07:17:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely effect

Beautiful sparkles

ALEJANDRO A.

2021-12-08T07:20:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice special use filter.

Nice special use filter. Great for Christmas lights.

JOHN M.

2021-11-30T11:36:28

Rated 4 out of 5

Handy special effects filter

Decent quality for the price. Handy item to have for special effects.

JOHN M.

2021-05-12T08:54:12

Rated 5 out of 5

lookig at the stars

it really makes the light in night shots look like stars. u can also rotate the filter for various stars.

SHERRY J.

2021-05-11T08:21:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Starry nights

It?s pretty fun! If you can get it for cheap I?d absolutely say it?s worth it to mess around with. Works great with small strings or lights or dim settings with lots of lights.

Jesse S.

2021-02-04T07:24:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Hoya Six Point Cross Screen Filter

Excellent product! The star effect is very noticeable and the filter has a better price than other competitors.

David B.

2021-02-03T07:48:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens filter

This is a fabulous filter at a great price.

Sandy L.

2021-01-12T09:17:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Gift

Arrived quickly and intact. It was a gift for someone else, so I'm not sure about the actual functionality of the product.

DEIDRE D.

2020-12-18T07:31:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Starry, Starry Night

Haven't used it on the camera yet but just holding it up to lights, it appears it will do everything I want from this filter. Shooting a Christmas Eve candlelight service at my church.

Terri R.

2020-12-15T09:36:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

It's a 6 point. Star filter that does what it should

BRYAN M.

2020-12-07T19:25:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for holiday lights

This is a very reasonably priced glass, not plastic, filter. It works quite well for holiday lights, creating nice stars. Wish I had purchased additional ones to fit other lenses.

Cathy M.

2020-09-13T09:44:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Star + Glow

In addition to the star pattern on the highlights, this filter also adds a very light touch of soft glow to your images, which I find to be pleasant.

Jonathan J.

2020-06-10T10:54:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Hoya Cross Screen Filter

Fun filter for adding flairs with reflections, moon and stars and street lights at night. It's fun to be creative with it for special effects.

JOHN C.

2019-11-22T07:36:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product from a reliable company

Great product! I purchased the four point filter along with this one an they both are providing some amazing pictures. Hoya, like Adorama, are companies I've come to trust and have shopped with many times before (and will continue to do so). Thank you!

Gilbert H.

2019-11-22T07:33:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product from a well-known and reliable source

Used this type of filter years ago when shooting with my film camera and that filter is long gone. So, I wanted to replace it with my camera of today and chose the four point cross screen glass filter. Of course, like any of my other camera filters - it is a Hoya. And like nearly all my camera filters (and other products) - it was purchased with Adorama. Both Hoya and Adorama are companies that have a proven track record and ones that can be trusted and relied on for the quality of their products and customer service. I've used this filter several times now and really glad I purchased it. Members of the photography group I run in town enjoy seeing my pictures using this filter. Thank you!

Gilbert H.

2019-07-31T08:46:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect cross filter!

This gives the perfect cross effect. Was exactly what I needed to make jewelry sparkle for a photo shoot, so happy with this purchase!

Jennifer B.

2019-01-29T08:17:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Order this on first and save money!

I ordered a cheap star filter on eBay and got what I paid for. I threw in the garbage. Then I bought this one, I should have got this one in the first place. Works great and produces outstanding effects.

James M.

2018-04-22T11:58:52

Rated 1 out of 5

blurred pictures

it blurred pictures, crosses appeared cartoonish. returned it

Hassaan R.

2016-05-26T14:08:02

Rated 2 out of 5

Good quality

Make wonderful star effects. especially for indoor with lights, candle on birthday cake, and against the sun.

POK T.

2016-05-02T14:53:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Great Product

CHI Y.

2015-12-20T12:22:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Well made, strong star effect, pleasing soft focus

This filter will give you a strong star effect, along with a softening of focus that I found personally to be "arty" and pleasing. Be ready to get an overwhelming effect if you are shooting many lights clustered together or very close up. The lines are intense and the filter can give an odd cluster of spots and cloudy flare if the angle is too straight on and the light is very bright. This comes down more to the technique rather than a flaw of the filter, however. It is well made and the ridges on the edges made it easy to handle.

ELISE J.

2014-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Satisfied Customer

Needed a 6pt Cross Screen Filter for my Canon XTI. Had a Hoya for an old Minolta SLR years ago so I thought I'd go back to it. Very satisfied. No complaints. Adorama ships quickly and without any problems. I recommend them and will use them again in the future.

Ken B.

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A little magic

The filter is light weight and slim so it does not interfere with wide angle lenses. It softens the image and provides a nice 4 pt. starburst. it does what it is supposed to do. I am giving it a 4 star rating out of five.

DON L.

2013-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Filter

I am very happy with this filter. It creates a nice star pattern and as far as my eye can tell it doesn't degrade the image in any way. Everything is still as sharp as without the filter on.

Kenny

Hoya Star Filter Specifications

6 Accessories for Hoya 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X)

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About Hoya Star Filter

FEATURED REVIEWS

Fun Effects

By lteater

Great filter for some fun effects. This filter adds some really cool star effects to any light source. I use it for pictures of Christmas lights at night for fabulous Christmas cards. It also adds awesome effects to any water pictures (lakes or rivers) if you can catch the sun shining on the water.

Great Filter

By Kenny

I am very happy with this filter. It creates a nice star pattern and as far as my eye can tell it doesn't degrade the image in any way. Everything is still as sharp as without the filter on.

An innovative addition to your photography toolkit, the Hoya 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X) is a high-quality, durable accessory designed to elevate your photographic creativity. This versatile filter adds a dramatic eight-pointed flare to light sources, imparting a soft-focus effect that enhances the visual appeal of your images.

Ideal for capturing the intricate beauty of highly reflective surfaces, this filter excels when used on water, glass, or metal subjects. It's particularly effective in transforming bright night city scenes, festive lighting, and sunlight reflections on water into mesmerizing visual spectacles.

Crafted by Hoya, a brand synonymous with superior optical products, this filter is designed to deliver consistent performance and stunning effects across a wide range of shots and lighting conditions. The 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X) is available in all popular sizes, making it a versatile choice for photographers seeking to push the boundaries of their creativity.

Please note that this description does not include warranty, price, or availability information.

Hoya Star Filter Features

  • Effect becomes more pronounced with larger and brighter light sources.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • High-quality 49mm Eight Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (8X) by Hoya
  • Adds dramatic eight-pointed flare to light sources for a soft-focus effect
  • Ideal for photographing highly reflective surfaces like water, glass, or metal
  • Exceptional performance in capturing bright night city scenes and festive lighting
  • Versatile tool for creative photography under various lighting conditions
  • Crafted by Hoya, a brand renowned for superior optical products