Carl Zeiss Planar HFT 110mm f/2
The Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2 is a 110mm f/2 lens designed for Hasselblad V mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,199 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Carl Zeiss Planar HFT 110mm f/2
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Lens Overview — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
Key Features — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
110mm f/2 Planar Prime: A fast, standard-focal-length prime for medium format, combining a natural perspective with an unusually wide maximum aperture for its class.
Hasselblad V Mount: Designed natively for the Hasselblad V system, ensuring full mechanical compatibility with V-series bodies and accessories.
Fast f/2 Maximum Aperture: Notably wide for a medium format prime, allowing greater control over depth of field and usability in lower-light studio or field conditions.
HFT Coating: Zeiss T* multi-layer coating (marketed as HFT on Hasselblad-badged versions) reduces flare and ghosting for high-contrast, neutral rendering.
Manual Focus Design: A deliberate, all-manual focus ring suited to the methodical shooting pace of medium format portraiture and studio work.
67mm Filter Thread: Standard filter diameter compatible with a wide range of ND, polarizing, and other commonly available filters.
Lens Specifications — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Studio, Fashion |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 110mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
The Carl Zeiss Planar HFT 110mm f/2 is a manual focus prime lens built for the Hasselblad V mount system, operating in the medium format camera ecosystem. With a 110mm focal length sitting in the standard range for medium format, it delivers a perspective well suited to portraiture and controlled studio environments. The f/2 maximum aperture stands out as particularly fast for medium format, giving photographers meaningful control over exposure and depth of field.
The lens accepts 67mm filters, providing flexibility with polarizers, ND filters, and other common accessories. Weighing in at 880g, it has the heft expected of a serious medium format prime. With no autofocus and no image stabilization, this lens is built for photographers who value precision and manual control over automated conveniences — a natural fit for the deliberate workflow that medium format photography typically demands.
Pros — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
- ✓Fast f/2 maximum aperture is well-suited for medium format portrait and studio work
- ✓Standard 110mm focal length in the medium format range provides a natural perspective
- ✓67mm filter thread offers broad compatibility with common filter systems
Cons — Carl Zeiss 110mm f/2
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, requiring deliberate focusing technique
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a limitation in handheld shooting scenarios
- ✗880g weight adds considerable mass to an already substantial medium format camera body
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