Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6 Zeiss Sonnar CF 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 CF T* Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
Key Features — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
250mm Prime Telephoto: Fixed focal length delivers a dedicated telephoto perspective ideal for portraits, studio work, and compressed subject-background relationships.
Zeiss Sonnar T* Optics: Carl Zeiss Sonnar optical design with T* anti-reflection coating for high contrast and reduced flare across the image field.
Hasselblad V Mount: Native compatibility with the Hasselblad V system body lineup, including the 500C/M, 503CW, and related bodies.
Medium Format Coverage: Designed to cover medium format film and sensor sizes, delivering full-frame coverage for 6×6 and related V-system formats.
CF Leaf Shutter Design: Built-in Compur leaf shutter allows flash sync at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for studio and location flash work.
Manual Focus Control: Fully manual focus operation suits the deliberate, precise shooting workflow typical of medium format photography.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Wildlife, Studio |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| 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 CF T* is a prime telephoto lens built exclusively for the Hasselblad V mount, making it a natural choice for photographers already working within that medium format system. With a fixed focal length of 250mm, it delivers a consistent telephoto perspective ideal for portraits, studio work, and subjects at distance. The lens operates with manual focus only, suiting the measured, intentional shooting approach that medium format photography encourages.
At a maximum aperture of f/5.6, the lens prioritizes image integrity across the frame. Its 67mm filter thread is a widely used size, keeping the cost and availability of compatible filters practical. The lens is built to medium format coverage standards and weighs 1100g, reflecting the robust construction expected from glass in this category. Image stabilization is not present, so steady technique or appropriate support is recommended when shooting at this focal length.
For V-system shooters looking for a dedicated long prime, this lens delivers a well-defined set of characteristics rooted in the medium format telephoto experience.
Pros — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
- ✓Prime 250mm focal length delivers dedicated telephoto perspective with no zoom compromises
- ✓Hasselblad V mount compatibility integrates directly with the established V-system ecosystem
- ✓67mm filter thread is a common size, making filter accessories widely available and affordable
Cons — Hasselblad 250mm f/5.6
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 limits light-gathering ability compared to faster telephoto options
- ✗No image stabilization, which combined with a 250mm focal length requires careful technique to avoid camera shake
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for photographers who need faster subject acquisition
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