Hasselblad HC 50mm f/3.5 II Medium Format Lens
The Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II is a 50mm f/3.5 lens designed for Hasselblad H mount cameras. Used copies start from $3,499 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad HC 50mm f/3.5 II Medium Format Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
Key Features — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
50mm Medium Format Prime: Equivalent to roughly 35mm in full-frame terms, this focal length covers a natural wide-to-standard perspective well suited to landscape, architecture, and documentary work.
Hasselblad H Mount: Native H system mount ensures full electronic compatibility with Hasselblad H-series and HV medium format cameras.
Autofocus with Manual Override: Built-in autofocus motor allows fast subject acquisition, while manual focus mode supports precise control when needed.
f/3.5 Maximum Aperture: Provides adequate light gathering for a medium format prime and enables a degree of subject separation from the background.
Central Leaf Shutter: Integrated leaf shutter allows flash sync at all shutter speeds, a practical advantage for studio and location shooting with strobes.
Medium Format Image Circle: Optical design fully covers the large medium format sensor area, delivering consistent edge-to-edge sharpness across the frame.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Fashion |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad H |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
The Hasselblad HC 50mm f/3.5 II is a prime lens engineered for the Hasselblad H mount and built to serve medium format camera systems. Its fixed 50mm focal length positions it as a standard-to-wide option well suited to a wide range of photographic applications. With a maximum aperture of f/3.5, it provides solid light intake for a medium format prime.
The lens accommodates 77mm filters, a readily available size that integrates easily into most existing filter setups. Focusing is handled through both autofocus and manual focus modes, allowing shooters to adapt to different scenarios without swapping lenses. The lens weighs 875g, which reflects the optical requirements of covering the medium format image circle. Image stabilization is not present, so stable camera support is advisable in situations where shutter speed may be a concern.
Whether used in the studio or in the field, the HC 50mm f/3.5 II offers H system photographers a dedicated native-mount prime at a practical focal length.
Pros — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
- ✓Dedicated Hasselblad H mount ensures native compatibility with H system medium format cameras
- ✓Prime 50mm focal length provides a consistent standard-to-wide perspective for medium format shooting
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes for versatile shooting control
Cons — Hasselblad 50mm f/3.5 II
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 is relatively modest for a prime lens, limiting low-light performance
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a drawback when shooting handheld in challenging light conditions
- ✗At 875g, the lens is substantial and may contribute to fatigue during extended handheld use
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