This filter blends small wrinkles and blemishes while maintaining overall sharp focus that conceals the fact that a softening filter was used In the normal range of exposure, this filter imparts only a closely confined, very subtle glow to highlights; If large amounts of overexposure exist in a scene, like a 'blown' window, Classic Soft filters add a stylish glow that keep the scene's contrast under control, while adding a romantic look Schneider has developed a subtle and effective softening filter that can be used freely without fear of compromising the high-quality of modern lenses As with all Schneider Optical Glass filters, Classic Soft filters are designed to be used in front of long lenses, singly or in combination with any other Schneider filters, to make filter combinations for an even greater range of creative control