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The Softars have been around for a long time and were really popular on the older hasselblads . They create a unique and attractive soft focus affect . Using film you really had to get in right in the camera....no digital magic to soften the look. Retouching was quite difficult. Thus the softar was popular to reduce the harsh look of the zeiss lenses and particularly for portraits of women could create a flattering look.Anyone used a Zeiss softar 1 on Nikon 70-200. I'm thinking it might save me buying 100 f2 for portraits. As it's an unusually constructed piece of glass I was wondering how if it affected Nikon's AF.
David
Thanks for the prompt reply. Sorry I didn't explain myself too well. I'm really busy at the moment and "Somewhat slightly dazed" getting work out.Not sure why using a softar has anything to do with needing a prime 100/2 verse the zoom. The prime if anything will be sharper and more likely to need to be softened in post processing.
My biggest issue with the zoom is just the handling of a large lens.. I would much rather have a short fast prime for portraits . I enjoy the f2 for limiting DOF but from a practical POV f2.8 is fast enough and will produce a smooth out of focus background.