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B+W 58mm Soft Focus Attachment Soft Pro Glass Diffusion Filter

  • Price: $94.50
  • B&H # BWSP58
  • Mfr# 65-016946

Product Highlights

  • Excellent Diffusion Filter
  • Does Not Sacrifice Sharpness
  • Rugged Brass Filter Ring
  • High Quality Schott Glass

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The B&W 58mm Soft Focus Attachment Soft Pro Glass Diffusion Filter is used to give flattering softness to portraits and landscapes. By using a series of fine-grade "lenticular protrusions", the light is diffused enough to create a slight halo while retaining sharpness. This effect is especially effective when photographing women and even more effective when blond hair is present since it generates highlights off the lighter hair color. This filter is also particularly effective when a dreamy, ethereal look is desired.

Created by a series of "bumps" in the glass
Diverts light from its traditional straight line path and the resulting "diversion" creates a pleasing softness
Type Soft Pro
Size 58mm
Grade Not Applicable
Filter Factor Not Specified by Manufacturer
Multi-Coated Not Applicable
Rotating Not Applicable
Effect Creates a soft, diffused halo effect
Application Portraits, landscapes
Color Temperature Not Applicable
Construction Schott Glass
Front Filter Thread Size 58mm
Front Lens Cap Size 58mm

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B+W 58mm Soft Focus Attachment Soft Pro Glass Diffusion Filter
 
3.0

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(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

For me, too limited in application

By Trooper

from Central Illinois

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Inconsistent Effect

Best Uses

    Comments about B+W 58mm Soft Focus Attachment Soft Pro Glass Diffusion Filter:

    I have tried this filter on 90 and 135 mm lenses, at various apertures, and at various subject distances. I consulted the B+W Filter "Handbook" for guidance.

    The problem is that out-of-focus background elements are severely distorted except under the following narrow circumstances:

    >focal length greater than or equal to 135 mm
    >aperture narrower than f/8, depending on the shape of background elements
    >camera-to-subject distance less than 20 feet

    Otherwise, in very bright or specular out-of-focus highlights, a mottled ("Swiss cheese") pattern is seen.

    Over many years, I have not had these problems with the Softar I, used on a 105 mm lens.

    The Soft Pro filter would be fine only in a studio or under similar, controlled circumstances.

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    Filter pouch

    Pearstone -  Four Filter Pouch (37mm to 67mm)
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    Care & Cleaning

    Pearstone -  Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 18% Gray (7 x 7.9")
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      • Save: $0.50
    • Price: $4.49
     

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    B+W 58mm Soft Focus Attachment Soft Pro Glass Diffusion Filter
    • Ten-Year Warranty
     
     
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