Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon CFi FLE T* Lens
The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T* 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 CFi FLE T* Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
Key Features — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
Zeiss Distagon Optics: Retrofocus Distagon design from Carl Zeiss delivers sharp, high-contrast imaging with controlled distortion across the frame.
Floating Lens Element (FLE): The floating lens element system adjusts during focusing to maintain consistent sharpness and corner performance at close focus distances.
Zeiss T* Coating: Multi-layer T* anti-reflection coating reduces flare and ghosting, particularly useful in wide-angle shooting where light sources often enter the frame.
50mm Medium Format Coverage: Covers the full medium format frame, delivering an angle of view roughly equivalent to a 30mm lens on a 35mm full-frame system.
Hasselblad V Mount: Integrates natively with classic Hasselblad V system bodies including the 500C/M, 503CW, and 501CM.
Central Leaf Shutter: Built-in Compur leaf shutter enables flash sync at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for studio and location strobe work.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, 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 | 93mm |
Description — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon CFi FLE T* is a prime wide-angle lens built for the Hasselblad V mount system. Designed specifically for medium format use, it operates at a fixed 50mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/4, providing a consistent wide-angle field of view across every shot. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus or image stabilization, making it ideal for deliberate, controlled shooting scenarios where the photographer has full command of the exposure and focus process.
Weighing 815g, the lens reflects the construction demands of medium format optics. A 93mm filter thread allows for use with large-format filters, though this size commands a premium in the accessory market. Whether mounted on a tripod for architectural work or used in a studio environment, this lens is a purpose-built tool for Hasselblad V system shooters who demand precision from their glass.
Pros — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
- ✓Prime 50mm focal length delivers a consistent wide-angle perspective with no zoom compromise
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4 is well-suited to the medium format system and controlled exposure work
- ✓Hasselblad V mount compatibility integrates directly with classic Hasselblad medium format bodies
Cons — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, requiring more time and care to nail critical focus
- ✗No image stabilization, making it fully reliant on stable shooting technique or a tripod
- ✗Large 93mm filter thread means filters will be significantly more expensive than those for smaller format lenses
Videos — Hasselblad 50mm f/4 FLE T*
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