Hasselblad Variogon 140-280mm f/5.6 CF Lens
The Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6 is a 140–280mm f/5.6 lens designed for Hasselblad V mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad Variogon 140-280mm f/5.6 CF Lens
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Lens Overview — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
Key Features — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
140-280mm Telephoto Zoom: Covers a versatile telephoto range in a single lens, suitable for portraiture, wildlife, and distant subjects on medium format.
Constant f/5.6 Aperture: Maximum aperture remains f/5.6 across the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure settings without adjustment as you zoom.
Hasselblad V-Mount: Designed exclusively for the Hasselblad V-series system, offering native compatibility with classic V-mount bodies such as the 500CM and 503CW.
Medium Format Coverage: Engineered to cover the larger image circle of medium format film and digital backs, delivering full-frame medium format image quality.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits the precise, methodical shooting approach that medium format telephoto work typically demands.
95mm Filter Thread: Large-diameter filter thread accommodates 95mm filters, including ND and polarizing filters commonly used for exposure control at this focal range.
Lens Specifications — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Wildlife |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 140–280mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
The Hasselblad Variogon 140-280mm f/5.6 CF is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens engineered for the Hasselblad V mount system. With a focal length range spanning 140mm to 280mm, it provides meaningful reach for telephoto applications within the medium format shooting environment. The f/5.6 maximum aperture remains constant across the zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure behavior throughout.
A 95mm filter thread accommodates large-format filters for creative and technical use. Weighing 2300g, this lens is built to the substantial standard expected of professional medium format telephoto glass, and should be paired with appropriate tripod or support equipment. There is no image stabilization, reinforcing the need for mechanical support when working at longer focal lengths.
Focused manually, this lens rewards a methodical approach and pairs naturally with the classic V-series Hasselblad camera system for photographers who prioritize image quality and optical precision in their telephoto medium format work.
Pros — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
- ✓Wide telephoto zoom range of 140mm to 280mm for flexible medium format shooting
- ✓Consistent maximum aperture of f/5.6 throughout the full zoom range
- ✓Hasselblad V-mount compatibility integrates directly with V-series camera bodies
Cons — Hasselblad 140-280mm f/5.6
- ✗At 2300g, the lens is very heavy and demands robust tripod or support system use
- ✗No image stabilization, which increases the challenge of handheld shooting at 280mm
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for faster-paced shooting situations
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