Hoya Starscape Filter Review for Night Photography

Summary

The Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Cut filter is designed to combat the yellow glare from streetlights, making it suitable for night cityscapes and astrophotography. While it lacks advanced coatings like oil, water, or scratch resistance, it is budget-friendly and available in a wide range of thread sizes. The filter uses its glass formula to reduce light pollution, resulting in a subtle effect with minimal color shift, making post-processing easier for users less experienced with editing.

Key points

• Reduces light pollution from artificial lights with minimal color shift.
• Budget-friendly, especially for smaller filter thread sizes.
• Lacks advanced coatings for water, oil, and scratch resistance.
• Available in multiple thread sizes from 49mm to 82mm.