The 138mm 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. Will this work with the Redrock Micromatte box?

A: While this combination has not been tested it is our opinion that yes, it slip right into the mattebox. Tiffen and Redrock make pro gear and since the tray is made to the Arriflex standard, it is unlikely it would not work.

Q: 2. Will this filter fit in the holders for a Tangerine Misfit mat box?

A: It will. It takes up 2 filter spaces.

Q: 3. Will this fit into any mattebox with a 4x5.65" tray?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. what is nd range in this filter how many stops

A: This filter is 2-8 stops.

Q: 5. Can this type of ND filter be used as stack up filter, 2-stop + 4-stop = 6-stop?

A: Yes you can , its always best not to stack filters

Q: 6. Will this 4mm filter fit the standard NISI filter holder and does it come with the leatherette pouch?

A: NiSi Star Soft Astrophotography Filter (100 x 150mm) BH #NISS4X6 is 2mm .The filter is compatible with the V6 100mm holders and it comes with a brown leather soft case yes.

Q: 7. Hi there, Will this filter fit in an Genustech Production Matte Box Complete Kit?

A: Not that we are aware of. This product is for Matte Boxes with a 143mm Rear Opening, the Genustech does not have such an opening.

Q: 8. What accessory/adaptor would I need to used this with 77mm Veydra lenses?

A: Please visit the Tiffen webpage for this item for further information at a href= http://tiffen.com/about-138_vnd/ target= _blank http://tiffen.com/about-138_vnd//a including a compatibility chart and photos showing how it is used. You may need to use a step down ring to prevent a light leak in between your lens and the 138 VND.

Q: 9. Anyway something like this would work with Smallrigs mattebox?

A: We cannot find evidence that the SmallRig Matte Box can take this filter. However, Lindsay Optics says it will fit in a matte boxes two 4 x 5.6" slots. We will have to wait for reports confirming this.

Q: 10. Will this filter work on Nikkor 14-24mm lens?

A: The NiSi Star Soft Astrophotography Filter (150 x 170mm) could be used on the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens, but you will need the NiSi 150mm Filter Holder for Nikon 14-24mm Lens. Here is the link:https://bhpho.to/3iD3uue.