SEAGULL Soft Focus 72mm Filter — optical softening effect, 72 mm thread

SEAGULL Soft Focus 72mm filter is a threaded optical accessory designed to produce a controlled softening effect on images. With a 72 mm thread diameter it attaches directly to compatible camera lenses and reduces local contrast while creating a mild bloom around highlights. The effect is intended for portrait, fashion and creative photography where slightly softened detail and smoother skin tones are required without aggressive diffusion.

Advantages

The filter provides a predictable softening effect that preserves overall image composition and color balance while reducing harsh texture and small blemishes. Its screw-in design ensures secure mounting to lenses with a 72 mm filter thread. The optical surface is engineered to produce even diffusion across the frame, maintaining usable sharpness in non-diffused areas and avoiding significant color shift.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography to soften skin texture and reduce visible blemishes
• Fashion and editorial shoots requiring a gentle glow around highlights
• Creative and artistic photography where reduced micro-contrast is desired
• Studio work and on-location sessions with controlled lighting

Key specifications

• Thread diameter: 72 mm for direct mounting on compatible lenses
• Optical effect: soft focus diffusion that lowers local contrast and creates highlight bloom
• Mount type: screw-in filter for front lens threads
• Impact on sharpness: preserved overall composition sharpness with selective softening
• Typical uses: portrait, fashion, artistic and studio photography

How to use

Screw the SEAGULL Soft Focus 72mm filter onto the front of a lens with a 72 mm filter thread until it is securely seated without over-tightening. Frame and focus as usual; some autofocus systems and metering operate normally with mild diffusion in place. Adjust exposure if necessary, as highlight bloom can affect perceived contrast. For stronger or weaker softening, combine with distance, aperture and lighting adjustments rather than forcing extreme effects from the filter alone.

Usage recommendations

Use the filter at moderate apertures to retain subject separation while applying a gentle glow. Test with different light angles and intensities to control the amount of bloom; under bright highlights the effect becomes more noticeable. Clean the filter surface with a microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaner to prevent artifacts in the image.