Camera lens filter Massa Filtr gwiazdka 8x 55mm, model SB610, 55 mm thread

Massa Filtr gwiazdka 8x 55mm (model SB610) is a screw-in camera lens filter with a 55 mm thread that creates an eight-point star diffraction effect from point light sources. Designed for creative and night photography, the filter alters bright highlights into controlled starbursts while maintaining overall image exposure and colour balance. It fits lenses with a 55 mm front thread and is intended for use on headlights, streetlights, holiday lights, reflected highlights and small specular highlights in portraits and product shots.

Advantages

The Massa star filter produces an 8-point diffraction pattern consistently across the frame without changing focal length or focus distance. It is compact, easy to attach via the 55 mm screw thread and can be used on both prime and zoom lenses with a matching thread. The optical surface is designed to preserve contrast and colour fidelity while adding the star effect, enabling controlled creative results without complex post-processing.

Suitable for

• Night cityscapes and street photography
• Festive and holiday light scenes
• Portraits with specular highlights
• Product and jewellery photography to enhance small light reflections
• Creative long-exposure and tripod work

Key specifications

• Filter type: star/diffraction filter with 8-point effect
• Mount: 55 mm screw-in thread
• Effect strength: fixed 8-point starburst
• Compatible with: lenses that have a 55 mm front thread
• Optical behaviour: creates star-shaped diffraction from point light sources while maintaining focus and focal length

How to use

Screw the Massa Filtr gwiazdka 8x onto the front of a lens with a 55 mm thread until it is securely seated. Compose and focus as usual; the star effect appears on bright point sources in the frame. For stronger starbursts, use smaller aperture settings (higher f-number); for a subtler effect, use wider apertures. When shooting handheld, check shutter speed to avoid motion blur; for night scenes or long exposures consider using a tripod. Remove the filter when not needed to avoid unintended diffraction on highlights.

Usage recommendations

Use the filter on scenes with distinct point light sources such as streetlights, car headlights, and Christmas lights. Test different apertures and distances to the light source to control the size and intensity of the star effect. Clean the filter surface with a lens-safe cloth before use and store it in a protective case to avoid scratches.