Star Soft vs Natural Night: Which JetMag Pro Night Filter?
By NiSi Filters Australia | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare the NiSi JetMag Pro Star Soft and Natural Night filters: one softens stars and hides noise, the other cuts light pollution. See which fits your night photography.
Quick answer
Choose the NiSi JetMag Pro Star Soft if you want dreamy star halos and softer point lights in night skies. Choose the Natural Night if light pollution is washing out your scene and you need cleaner, true-to-life colors.
How the two filters solve different night problems
The Star Soft is an effect filter: it enlarges star halos and softens point lights for a romantic, mysterious atmosphere. It also gently softens fine details, which can mask sensor noise and minor blemishes. The Natural Night is a corrective filter: it blocks wavelengths from streetlights, neon signs, and urban lighting, reducing yellow and orange casts so night landscapes and cityscapes keep natural colors. One changes the look of the night sky; the other cleans up the light that obscures it.
When to combine or skip both
Because both filters share the MAXMAG magnetic mount, you can stack them if you want softer stars and reduced light pollution in one frame—but expect the softening effect to also soften fine detail across the scene. If you need maximum sharpness for star fields, use only the Natural Night. If your sky is already dark and clean, the Star Soft alone gives the atmospheric glow without the color correction.
Key trade-offs at a glance
- Effect vs correction: Star Soft adds a soft glow and enlarged halos; Natural Night removes unwanted color casts from artificial light. Decide whether you want a stylistic effect or a cleaner starting point.
- Detail vs atmosphere: Star Soft softens fine details to mask noise; Natural Night preserves natural colors but does not soften details. If maximum sharpness matters, Natural Night is the safer choice.
- Stacking potential: Both use the MAXMAG magnetic system, so they can be used together, but the softening effect will apply to the whole scene. Test stacked results before relying on them for critical shots.
Product facts
- NiSi JetMag Pro Star Soft MAXMAG Magnetic Filter: Dreamy Star Glow Effect – Enlarges star halos and softens point lights. This creates a romantic, mysterious atmosphere in night skies, but it intentionally reduces pinpoint sharpness.
NiSi JetMag Pro Star Soft MAXMAG Magnetic Filter - NiSi JetMag Pro Natural Night MAXMAG Magnetic Filter: Reduces Light Pollution for Cleaner Night Images – Blocks wavelengths from streetlights, neon signs, and urban lighting. This helps you capture clearer night skies and more detailed images in urban or suburban locations.
NiSi JetMag Pro Natural Night MAXMAG Magnetic Filter
Which filter fits your night photography?
Best for
- Astrophotographers who want dreamy star halos and a softer, atmospheric look
- Nightscapes where sensor noise or minor blemishes need masking
Not for
- Scenes with strong light pollution that need color correction
- Photographers who require maximum sharpness and pinpoint stars
