Hoya 52mm Creative Softener No1 Glass Filter

After mounting the HOYA SOFTENER No1, a 52mm Creative Softener Glass Filter, on your camera lens, you'll notice an immediate transformation in your photography and videography. This classic softening filter is designed to subtly reduce edge sharpness, resulting in a softening effect that adds a dreamy, ethereal quality to your images.

The HOYA SOFTENER No1 is not just a tool, but a gateway to creative exploration. It gently diminishes the contrast in your images, allowing for a charming, dreamlike atmosphere that enhances the appeal of both people and objects. This makes it an ideal choice for a range of applications, from portrait and commercial photography to video production.

Compared to the HOYA SOFTENER No0.5, the No1 version provides a more pronounced softening effect, offering photographers and videographers the opportunity to experiment with the soft effect in diverse settings. This can ignite your imagination and fuel your creativity, pushing the boundaries of conventional photography.

The softening effect of the HOYA SOFTENER No1 is achieved through a unique technology that scatters light across the lens. This is accomplished by randomly arranged, ring-shaped deformations on the surface of the glass. These deformations are larger and rougher compared to the SOFTENER No0.5, and are arranged in a higher density, contributing to the stronger softening effect.

Primarily recommended for portrait photography, the HOYA SOFTENER No1 enhances the skin texture of the model, subtly hiding unwanted details and adding a stylized mood to the image. However, its versatility extends beyond portraits. It pairs beautifully with illumination scenes, making light sources radiate with extra brightness. Moreover, it can add a dreamy atmosphere to landscape photography, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary vistas.

In conclusion, the 52mm HOYA SOFTENER No1 Creative Softener Glass Filter is a versatile tool that can elevate your photography and videography, adding a unique, dreamlike quality to your images.