ZOMEi Portrait Filter Soft Diffuser Effect Focus Filter Lens for Nikon CanonSony-55MM Great for portrait and landscape photography In certain circumstances, a soft focus treatment of a landscape can enhance the mood of an image by creating a soft glowing atmosphere,and can be particularly effective for backlit subjects. Soft focus is not the same as out of focus, and is not about degrading the image, but rather about subtly changing the image to convey a desired interpretation to the viewer