Hasselblad 150mm f/4 Zeiss Sonnar C T* Lens
The Hasselblad 150mm f/4 is a 150mm f/4 lens designed for Hasselblad V mount cameras. Used copies start from $429.99 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad 150mm f/4 Zeiss Sonnar C T* Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
Key Features — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
150mm Medium Format Prime: Equivalent to a short telephoto on 35mm, this focal length is well-suited for portraiture, detail shots, and moderate telephoto work on Hasselblad V-series cameras.
Zeiss Sonnar Optical Design: The Sonnar formula is known for its contrast and sharpness, making this lens a respected choice for medium format image quality.
Zeiss T* Multi-Coating: T* anti-reflective coating reduces flare and ghosting, helping maintain contrast and color fidelity in challenging lighting conditions.
Hasselblad V Mount: Designed for the Hasselblad V system, it is compatible with classic bodies such as the 500C/M, 501CM, 503CW, and their associated film and digital backs.
Leaf Shutter Design: The built-in Compur leaf shutter syncs with flash at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for studio and location work with flash lighting.
f/4 Maximum Aperture: Provides sufficient light-gathering capability for a medium format telephoto prime while keeping the lens to a manageable size and weight.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Studio, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 150mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
The Hasselblad 150mm f/4 Zeiss Sonnar C T* is a prime lens designed for the Hasselblad V mount system, falling into the telephoto focal length range with a fixed 150mm focal length. It is built specifically for the medium format camera system, making it a dedicated option for V-series Hasselblad shooters. The maximum aperture of f/4 provides solid exposure control for a medium format telephoto.
Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus available, which aligns well with the careful, considered approach that medium format shooting often calls for. A 67mm filter thread makes it compatible with a broad range of commonly available filters. The lens weighs 700g and carries no image stabilization, so steady shooting technique or support is recommended.
This is a straightforward, spec-driven prime for photographers already invested in the Hasselblad V ecosystem who need a reliable 150mm telephoto option.
Pros — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
- ✓Fixed 150mm focal length in a telephoto prime configuration for the medium format system
- ✓Hasselblad V mount — integrates directly with the established V-series camera ecosystem
- ✓67mm filter thread size accommodates widely available standard filters
Cons — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for faster-paced shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring careful technique when shooting handheld
- ✗f/4 maximum aperture is relatively modest, limiting performance in lower light conditions
Videos — Hasselblad 150mm f/4
Hasselblad V-Series Lens Overview — Mike Thomas