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These photos were shot using the Sima 100mm soft focus lens I purchased in the mid-1980’s. It functions well on the Nikon D610 in manual mode since there are no electronic couplings to the body and focus is also manual. I rediscovered the lens while cleaning out my sock drawer and I may find some room for it in the slingbag. It’s all plastic, including the single element lens and weighs very little. I think it might be a good addition providing I have appropriate subject matter for it. It might even make a decent portrait lens.
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I like the first shot. Not wild about the third. I agree it might be a good choice for certain subjects (my portrait, for one, would greatly benefit from a soft focus, if not outright out-of-focus).
I think the lens was promoted as a portrait lens when it was introduced. Back then all the camera brands had some sort of soft focus lens in their lineup but they were usually pretty expensive.
love the trees…
Thanks, Barry. It might make a neat illustration.
Talking trees. Beautiful.
Thanks, Ash.
I particularly love the soft look of that first one of the flower, though they are all interesting and have a unique feel. What really cracked me up was the sock drawer, I have some old compact cameras, Sony G1 and an old lens or two with a bunch of cable connectors in muine too! Isn’t that was sock drawers are for !!!!
Absolutely, Howard. I also found an old zoom and some guitar strings. All good stuff. It’s interesting that your post today is soft focus/out of focus as well.I’m inspired by it.
Fantastic! And how did it end up in your sock drawer? ;)) great finding though!
Thanks, Malin. My sock drawer is so much more than just a sock drawer.
I believe you.
The first pic fascinates…Sima? New/old brand?
Thanks, Janina. Old. 1980’s old. I think this is the only item the company ever made and it was sold for only a short time. It’s cheaply made but very simple. I’ve taken pretty good care of it so it’s almost like new.
I have to say, that lens looks like a gadget I recently bought, made in China, a clip-on or stand-up LED light which has a snake-like part to it, much like your lens, that one can stretch and bend into any shape to direct the light. I’ve used it already and it works! Cheers!
This lens will make wonderful, dreamy portraits. Especilly if you illuminate the subject in soft light. Above all, though. it will be great fun to use…
Thanks, AC. I’ve already found a space for it in my bag.
Love the softness of the tulip.
Thanks, Meanderer. That’s from the SF lens.