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62mm circular glass camera filter with soft-focus lenslets

B + W Filter Company

B + W 62mm Basic Soft Pro Filter 65-1102810 camera filter

SKU CH-QQAB-XXAER

A 62 mm soft-focus filter that overlays sharp detail with diffuse halos for romantic portrait and landscape character

  • Soft focus effect from random mini-lenslets on plane-parallel glass
  • Sharp details preserved while skin textures soften for portraits
  • Reduces contrast and backlight fringes for romantic landscapes
  • Recommended for lenses longer than 24mm full frame
  • Recommended for lenses longer than 18mm APS-C

62mm Soft Focus Filter

The B + W 62mm Basic Soft Pro Filter uses plane-parallel glass with randomly distributed mini-lenslets to scatter light and create a soft focus effect. It overlays a sharp core image with diffuse halos that open shadows while preserving highlight detail. Photographers seeking in-camera creative control over contrast and skin texture will find this filter suited to portrait and landscape work.

Thread Mount and Lens Compatibility

The filter screws onto any lens with a 62mm front thread and requires no additional adapters or power. It frees the photographer from replicating the effect in post-processing, since the randomised lenslet pattern produces a unique halation that software Gaussian blur cannot match. Optimal results are obtained with focal lengths longer than 24mm on full frame or 18mm on APS-C sensors.

Effect Capacity and Limits

The filter comfortably handles portrait sessions where eyelashes stay sharp while skin blemishes are gently obscured. It also manages landscape scenes that benefit from reduced contrast and softened backlight fringes. The effect diminishes at wider angles below the recommended focal lengths, and the filter adds no exposure compensation or colour shift.

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Price $66.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What focal length do I need on my lens for this 62mm filter to work properly?

The manufacturer recommends using it with lenses longer than 24mm on full-frame cameras or 18mm on APS-C sensors to avoid vignetting and ensure the soft-focus effect renders correctly across the frame.

Does the glass construction add noticeable heat or power draw during long shoots?

No, it is a passive optical filter with no electronics, so it generates no heat and requires no power. It simply mounts on the lens thread and works indefinitely without thermal or electrical impact.

What thread size must my lens have to attach this filter directly?

Your lens needs a 62mm front filter thread. If your lens uses a different diameter, you will need a step-up or step-down adapter ring to mount this filter securely.

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