Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon C T*
The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 is a 50mm f/4 lens designed for Hasselblad V mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon C T*
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 50mm f/4
Key Features — Hasselblad 50mm f/4
Zeiss Distagon Optical Design: Retrofocus wide-angle construction delivers high contrast and sharpness across the medium format frame with minimal distortion.
Zeiss T* Coating: Multi-layer anti-reflection coating reduces flare and ghosting, producing clean images even when shooting toward light sources.
50mm f/4 Wide-Angle Prime: Equivalent to roughly 28mm on 35mm full-frame, making it well-suited for architecture, landscapes, and environmental portraiture.
Hasselblad V Mount: Designed for the Hasselblad V-system, compatible with a wide range of film bodies including the 500C/M, 503CW, and 501CM, as well as digital backs via adapter.
Leaf Shutter Integration: The C designation indicates a built-in Compur leaf shutter, allowing flash sync at all shutter speeds — a significant advantage over focal-plane shutter systems.
Manual Focus Operation: Precise manual focus ring suits the deliberate shooting pace of medium format work and gives full control over focus placement.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 50mm f/4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Studio, Product |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| 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 50mm f/4
The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon C T* is a wide-angle prime lens designed exclusively for the Hasselblad V mount system. It operates at a fixed 50mm focal length, making it a dedicated wide-angle option within the medium format category. With a maximum aperture of f/4, the lens provides a consistent exposure baseline across shooting conditions.
Focus is entirely manual, placing full control in the photographer's hands — a workflow well suited to deliberate, tripod-based shooting or careful handheld technique. The 67mm filter thread ensures compatibility with a broad range of circular filters for both technical and creative use. At 780g, the lens has the kind of solid, substantial weight associated with medium format glass.
As a medium format lens on the Hasselblad V system, it is built for cameras in that specific ecosystem, and no image stabilization is included. For photographers already invested in the Hasselblad V system, this 50mm prime provides a focused, wide-angle perspective in a single-focal-length package.
Pros — Hasselblad 50mm f/4
- ✓50mm wide-angle focal length on medium format via Hasselblad V mount
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4 provides a solid starting point for a range of shooting scenarios
- ✓67mm filter thread enables use of standard circular filters
Cons — Hasselblad 50mm f/4
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for faster-paced shooting situations
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/4 is relatively modest, limiting performance in lower light
- ✗No image stabilization, which is a notable omission for handheld shooting