Hoya Filters Hoya filter Sparkle 4x 77mm

• Digital multi-coated glass allows a maximum surface light reflection ratio of 0.5%.
• Black-rimmed glass minimizes random reflections inside the frame.
• Knurling on the frame makes it easy to attach and remove the filter.
• UV absorption filter case included.
• Thin frame design minimizes vignetting even with wide-angle lenses.
• Made in Japan quality.

The HOYA SPARKLE series is a special cross-effect filter available in 4-cross and 6-cross patterns. Unlike conventional cross filters, the HOYA SPARKLE creates moderately sized beams on light sources while softly enhancing their strength, producing a joyful and fairytale-like atmosphere in photos. It is recommended for photographers of all levels who want to express creativity.

A spark inside of us

Imagine spending a warm spring night with friends around a campfire, visiting a festively illuminated park on a cold winter evening, or watching raindrops calmly run down a flower after a summer storm. These scenes evoke a cozy and easy feeling—a warm spark inside us.

The sparkle effect

Conventional cross filters often produce overly long light beams that clutter and overload photos. The HOYA SPARKLE creates a joyful atmosphere by generating only moderately sized light beams, gently enhancing light sources to balance their strength and beam length. Light sources can include stars, reflections on water, or sunrays through tree crowns.

HOYA SPARKLE in astrophotography

The HOYA SPARKLE 4X filter excels in night sky photography by transforming brighter stars into 4-pointed stars, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing effect that sets a new standard for astrophotography.

Choose your pattern

The SPARKLE series includes SPARKLE 4X and SPARKLE 6X filters, producing four-cross and six-cross patterns respectively. Both are worth trying.

Soft effect

Without strong light sources, the HOYA SPARKLE produces a soft, dreamy effect ideal for portraits, flowers, and landscapes. Increasing focal length towards telephoto enhances this effect.

Rotatable front frame

The front frame can be rotated to change the angle of the cross pattern, allowing personalized photo effects.

Get the best results

• The cross effect appears from single point light sources; cylindrical or large light sources may not produce the effect clearly. Moving further from interfering light sources can help.
• Light source strength, focal distance, and aperture affect the cross effect.
• Adjust exposure compensation if images are too dark or bright when shooting illuminations.
• Cross streaks are more visible against dark backgrounds and when focusing on the light source.
• Strong light sources and backlighting may cause mesh-shaped flare.
• Increasing focal length towards telephoto strengthens the soft effect.
• Light rays may distort at wide angles.
• At apertures around f/22, light rays may appear dotted.
• Under some conditions, a mesh pattern may appear over blurred image areas.