Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Zeiss Planar C Lens
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Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Zeiss Planar C Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
Key Features — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
Zeiss Planar Optical Design: Carl Zeiss-designed Planar optics deliver the sharp center resolution and smooth tonal rendering that made this lens a studio standard.
80mm Standard Focal Length: Equivalent to a normal perspective on medium format, making it well-suited for portraits, still life, and general-purpose shooting.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides useful subject separation and workable performance in lower light for a medium format lens of this era.
Integrated Leaf Shutter: Allows flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for studio strobes and fill flash outdoors.
Hasselblad V Mount: Natively compatible with the full range of Hasselblad V-system bodies, including the 500C, 500C/M, and later models.
Medium Format Coverage: Designed for 120 film, producing a large 6×6cm negative that captures significantly more detail than 35mm.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Studio, Product |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Description — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
The Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Zeiss Planar C is a Hasselblad V mount lens built for Medium Format 120 film, manufactured during the 1960s. It is a manual focus, vintage SLR lens that integrates a leaf shutter — a hallmark feature that allows flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, making it a practical choice for controlled lighting environments. Weighing between 500 and 600 grams, it balances well on V-system bodies and feels substantive in hand.
The Hasselblad V mount provides direct native compatibility with V-system cameras, and the lens is classified as compatible with standard, wide-angle, telephoto, and interchangeable lens categories. For film photographers working with 120 medium format, or collectors seeking a well-regarded piece of 1960s optical engineering, this lens represents a meaningful addition to any Hasselblad V-system kit. Its age means each sample should be inspected carefully for condition, but well-preserved examples remain highly sought after in the vintage medium format community.
Pros — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
- ✓Hasselblad V mount ensures direct, native compatibility with V-system bodies
- ✓Integrated leaf shutter enables full flash sync at all shutter speeds — a practical advantage for studio and flash work
- ✓Medium Format 120 film format delivers large negative size for high detail captures
Cons — Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for faster-paced shooting situations
- ✗Hasselblad V mount limits compatibility to V-system bodies without the use of third-party adapters
- ✗As a 1960s vintage lens, age-related wear, haze, or fungus may be present depending on the individual sample
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