Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6 Zeiss Sonnar C T* Lens
The Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6 is a 250mm f/5.6 lens designed for Hasselblad V mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6 Zeiss Sonnar C T* Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
Key Features — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
250mm Medium Format Prime: Fixed 250mm focal length delivers strong telephoto compression and subject isolation on medium format, well-suited to portraiture and distant subjects.
Zeiss Sonnar T* Optics: Carl Zeiss Sonnar optical design with T* anti-reflection coating reduces flare and ghosting for high-contrast, clear images.
Hasselblad V Mount: Designed specifically for the Hasselblad V-series system, ensuring full mechanical compatibility with classic V-body cameras.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Maximum aperture of f/5.6 provides a workable depth of field for telephoto medium format shooting, though low-light performance will be limited.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits the deliberate, precise shooting workflow typical of medium format photography.
Leaf Shutter Design: Built-in Compur leaf shutter allows flash sync at all shutter speeds, a key advantage for studio and location work with flash.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Wildlife, Studio |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
The Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6 Zeiss Sonnar C T* is a prime telephoto lens designed specifically for the Hasselblad V mount system. Built for medium format photography, it delivers a fixed 250mm focal length that places it squarely in telephoto range — well suited to portraits, distant landscapes, and controlled studio or field work where reach and subject compression are priorities. Operating at a maximum aperture of f/5.6, the lens pairs with V-mount medium format bodies and accepts 67mm threaded filters for creative or technical filter use.
Focus is entirely manual, in keeping with the classic medium format shooting experience this lens was designed for. At 1,100g, it's a substantial piece of glass that rewards careful, tripod-supported technique, particularly given the absence of image stabilization. For photographers already working within the Hasselblad V ecosystem, this lens represents a purpose-built telephoto prime option with the mount compatibility to match.
Pros — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
- ✓Prime 250mm focal length provides a dedicated telephoto reach ideal for medium format shooting
- ✓Hasselblad V mount compatibility integrates seamlessly with V-series medium format bodies
- ✓67mm filter thread size allows use of standard, widely available filters
Cons — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, which may slow shooting in dynamic situations
- ✗No image stabilization, a notable consideration when handholding at 250mm
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is relatively modest, limiting light-gathering in lower-light conditions
Videos — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
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