Hoya 55mm Sparkle 4x Multi-Coated Glass Filter

SKU: HYS55SPKL4X MFR: S-55SPKL4X
$53.90
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Key Features

  • Capture dazzling, sparkling effects with this Hoya 55mm sparkle filter for unique photos.
  • Enhance night scenes and jewelry shots using this 4x multi-coated glass filter for brilliance.
  • Crafted with high-quality glass, this Hoya filter ensures optimal light transmission and clarity.
  • Durable aluminum frame protects the 55mm filter, making it a reliable addition to your lens kit.
  • Easy to use: Simply screw this 55mm sparkle filter onto your lens for instant creative effects.
  • Multi-coated filter reduces surface reflection, ensuring your images stay crisp and vibrant always.
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Hoya Sparkle 4x Filter Specifications

  • Size

    55mm

  • Material

    Aluminum

  • Glass Type

    Clear

  • Multi-Coated

    Yes

  • Surface Reflection %

    0.5

  • Front Filter Threads

    Yes

  • Country of Origin

    Japan

  • Frame Thickness

    0.5" (12.2mm)

  • Weight

    1.41 oz (40g)

  • UPC Code

    024066070722

About Hoya Sparkle 4x Filter

Are you looking to infuse your photography with a touch of enchantment The 55mm Sparkle 4x Multi-Coated Glass Filter is a high-quality, durable accessory designed to transform ordinary light sources into a captivating four-cross sparkle pattern, reminiscent of a fairytale scene. This clear, multi-coated filter is an essential tool for photographers aiming to create images that exude warmth and joy.

Crafted to enhance the visual appeal of your photos, the filter adds a sparkling effect to point light sources without overwhelming the composition. Its moderate-sized light beams strike the perfect balance between the intensity of the light and the length of the beams, ensuring that the sparkle effect complements rather than dominates your image.

The versatility of the 55mm Sparkle 4x Filter is unmatched. Whether you're capturing the night sky in astrophotography, where it turns bright stars into mesmerizing four-pointed stars, or seeking to add a soft, dreamy atmosphere to portraits, flowers, or landscapes, this filter delivers. In low-light conditions, it provides a subtle, soft effect that can be amplified by increasing the focal length.

For photographers who crave control and personalization, the rotatable front frame of the filter allows for the adjustment of the cross pattern's angle, giving you the freedom to tailor the sparkle effect to your artistic vision. This feature ensures that you can always achieve the desired effect, regardless of the orientation of the light sources in your scene.

To get the best results with the 55mm Sparkle 4x Filter, it's important to note that the cross effect is most pronounced when shooting single point light sources. The effect may vary depending on the strength of the light source, focal distance, and aperture value. For darker scenes, consider adjusting the exposure compensation to enhance visibility of the cross streaks against the background.

Please be aware that certain lighting conditions, such as strong light sources and backlighting, may result in a mesh-shaped flare. Additionally, light rays may distort at wide angles, and at smaller apertures like f/22, light rays may appear dotted. In some cases, the filter may produce a meshed pattern over the blurred parts of your image, adding another layer of texture and interest.

The 55mm Sparkle 4x Multi-Coated Glass Filter is a clear choice for photographers seeking to add a durable, high-quality, and sparkling effect to their images. Elevate your photography and capture the feeling of coziness and ease with this unique creative filter.

Hoya Sparkle 4x Filter Features

  • Converts direct light sources topointed medium-sizedstars
  • Point bleed is minimized compared to regular star filter
  • Rotate filter to change direction of star points
  • Softens entire image in non-direct light conditions
  • Digital multi-coated glass allows a max. surface light reflection ratio of 0.5%
  • Black-rimmed glass minimizes random reflections inside the frame
  • Knurling makes it easy to attach and remove the filter
  • UV absorption filter case
  • Thin frame design to minimize vignetting even with wide angle lenses

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture dazzling, sparkling effects with this Hoya 55mm sparkle filter for unique photos.
  • Enhance night scenes and jewelry shots using this 4x multi-coated glass filter for brilliance.
  • Crafted with high-quality glass, this Hoya filter ensures optimal light transmission and clarity.
  • Durable aluminum frame protects the 55mm filter, making it a reliable addition to your lens kit.
  • Easy to use: Simply screw this 55mm sparkle filter onto your lens for instant creative effects.
  • Multi-coated filter reduces surface reflection, ensuring your images stay crisp and vibrant always.

What's in the box:

  • Hoya 55mm Sparkle 4x Multi-Coated Glass Filter
  • Hoya 1 Year Limited Warranty