Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6 Zeiss S-Planar C T* Lens
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Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6 Zeiss S-Planar C T* Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
Key Features — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
Zeiss S-Planar Optics: The S-Planar formula is optimized for flat-field reproduction and close-range sharpness, making this lens particularly well suited to copy work, macro, and technical photography.
Zeiss T* Coating: Multi-layer T* anti-reflection coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity in the final image.
Hasselblad V Mount: Fits directly onto all Hasselblad V system bodies, including the 500C, 500C/M, and 503CW, without adapters.
Medium Format Coverage: Designed to cover the 6×6cm frame of 120 film, delivering the large negative area that medium format is known for.
Integrated Leaf Shutter: The in-lens leaf shutter allows flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for studio and location flash work.
135mm Focal Length: On the 6×6cm format, 135mm provides a moderate telephoto perspective well suited to portraiture, detail, and copy photography.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Product, Studio |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Description — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
The Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6 Zeiss S-Planar C T* is a manual focus, leaf shutter lens built for the Hasselblad V mount, designed to cover the Medium Format (120) film format. Produced during the 1960s, it carries the heritage of a defining decade in professional medium format photography. The integrated leaf shutter is a fundamental feature of the Hasselblad V lens system, enabling flash synchronization across the full shutter speed range — a practical advantage for studio photographers.
At a maximum aperture of f/5.6, the lens is optimized for controlled lighting situations where precision and optical quality take priority. Weighing between 600g and 650g, it has the reassuring heft of serious medium format glass. Whether you're shooting 120 film on a classic Hasselblad V body or exploring the vintage medium format world, this lens offers a direct connection to one of photography's most celebrated optical legacies.
Pros — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
- ✓Hasselblad V mount compatibility makes it a natural fit for the established V system ecosystem
- ✓Integrated leaf shutter allows flash sync at all shutter speeds — a key advantage of the Hasselblad V lens design
- ✓Designed for Medium Format (120) film format, delivering large negative coverage
Cons — Hasselblad 135mm f/5.6
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for modern fast-paced shooting
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is relatively modest, limiting performance in lower light conditions
- ✗Weight of 600–650g is substantial, which may be a consideration for handheld use
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