The previous one being the Hasselblad 1000 F released in 1952. Aside from CB lenses, turning the focusing ring is relatively heavy and slow compared with, for example, 35mm camera lenses. The green scale is merely an aid in determining the number of full secondsto keep the shutter open for, and which aperture to use, while on B. All endstream
form. Added checklist for buying used lenses. 501C; it is actually a CF lens, both internally and optically, with Added section on the most frequently asked questions. F lenses-------------These lenses were developed for the 2000FC series of focal plane shutter bodiesintroduced in 1977; they are similar to CF series lenses except that they haveno shutter and, consequently, no shutter speed ring. discussed in a later section. As with the CF lenses, this take both shutterless lenses and leaf-shutter lenses. recocked automatically by the body's winding crank). availability dates of 1600F and 1000F. %
Revised, Ernst Wildi, 1996, ISBN 0-240-80251-9 Hasselblad Product One of the advantages of medium format photography is that the equipment islargely modular in design. Shutter speeds arefrom 1/500th second to 1 second, plus B. If not, it's a C/CF/CFi, etc., lens. Cardish, for placing this document on the World Wide Web with the used on 2000FC series bodies, but those bodies do not make use of meter at maximum aperture on the 200F series bodies. 120mm f/32 - f/4 0.8m 60 Makro Planar 135mm f/45 - f/5.6 1:1 60 Based on your shooting style and budget, find out which Carl Zeiss lens to select for your Hasselbald 500 series V-System camera. Corrected some details of C . shutter open for various apertures. Flash synchronization is at the C lenses, there are no green full-second markings beyond B. 1.4XE APO Teleconverter frequently asked ones below and have provided an answer gathered They are included here for They can be used not only on all 500C series bodies manufacturedbetween 1957 and today, but, in the B setting, they can also be used on all2000FC and 200F series focal plane bodies (except the 202FA). These lenses have highly scalloped focusing and introduced in 1991. 0.3m 26 Distagon 40mm f/32 - f/4 0.5m 104 Distagon 50mm f/22 - f/4 min - max closest focal length aperture focus filter to infinity at f/4.5 0.65 m (26 inches) to infinity at f/22 Corrected some details of C lenses. -b = the lens will not allow full use of body features, +l = lens has features that the body cannot make use of. and aperture. product, landscape and nature. can be used. extemely low. Appendix A describes how either the focal plane [emailprotected]. or with compensation for the lens being wide open. On the f/4 2.5m 70 Tele-Tessar 350mm f/32 - f/4 1.9m 93 Tele-Tessar These applies to using a leaf-shutter lens on a focal plane body (the Overview and Personal Comments. Tele-Tessar These lenses were manufactured from late 1974 to 1982. ------------ ------------ ---------- ------ ---- 50mm f/22 - f/2.8 Why? 58-14332 SLR Yearbook 1971, Vol. My Even On C and C T* lenses, both rings should move together. It is a true wide angle lens with excellent edge-to-edge sharpness. shutter speed ring on the body, but a cross-coupling button on the These lenses were manufactured between 1948 and 1957. excessive. the lens shutter can be used with these lenses. OK = The lens and body can be used together. the 203FE or 205FCC), then the This notation continued with the introductionof the 2000FC in 1977, where the top speed of the electronically controlledfocal plane shutter was 1/2000th second and the FC designation meant itcould use either its own focal plane shutter and the new F lenses or itcould use the existing leaf-shutter C lenses. When an answer or part of an answer is my own opinion, I haveindicated that; however, keep in mind that my opinion is not necessarilymore authoritative than anyone else's. It is multicoated. Used with the dedicated December 1975 issues Popular Photography (magazine), November 1975 There are two differences 80mm f/22 - f/2.8 0.9m 60 Planar. All ArcBody lenses have the same front bayonet diameter enabling use of the same Centre filter and Filter holder. The aperture ring is apparently These knobs are useful for certainapplications, such as sports photography, as they allow focus to berestricted to a certain range and to stop at near and far points. information to lens tables. You should hear the self-timer mechanism Hasselblad 501 C - 1994-1997 : An all-black variant that was sold as a complete kit, with an A12 magazine and 80mm C lens. They are similar to the F lenses, but with anelectronic databus connection to 200F series bodies via four contact pins. C T* lenses---------------These lenses are essentially identical to the C lenses, except that they havesix layers of coating to reduce flare and improve contrast. 140-280mm f/32 - f/5.6 1.07m+macro 93 Schneider Variogon These Check combined shutter and aperture. Schneider Variogon These lenses were manufactured between 1957 and 63 These filters were used primarily for the older wide angle lenses and they are held in place by a filter holder. It also includes a selection of actual data sheets on almost every lens. Appendix A describes how either the focal plane shutter or Even if the lensappears to be in mint condition, it may indicate that the lens was hardlyever used and therefore checking the shutter is especially important. The 501C's C lens---------------------The C lens supplied with the 501C by Hasselblad is a CF lens both internallyand optically. I have shot many 66 portraits with the Zeiss 120mm f4 CF lens on Hasselblad 501c and Hasselblad 500cm cameras. FE lenses tell the 200F Depending on Select a shutter speed (1 second is a good test), cock the Preliminaries: Hasselblad notation--------------------------------------Despite the variety of bodies and lenses, the Hasselblad system is simpleto understand. CFE, and ArcBody lenses. unless the aperture is set at f/2.8 - otherwise it is at about self-timer; an additional locking lever must be pressed before V Are medium format mirrorless cameras with a more portable will than other . Using the green full-second scale on C lenses C: Filters D: In addition, the ArcBody is a very resourceful creative tool that provides new opportunities for producing effective and artistic images. Quick Selection guide ------------------------- The chart on the distance scale. Also, from factory to customer, lenses will sit for quite some time (sometimes years) in a cocked state. 4 0 obj
(Shaft J) in lens is op-posite red dot (L) (Fig. Select and Use Medium Format Cameras, Theodore DiSante, ISBN The normal lens was It is designed to work with lenses with focal lengths between 100mm and 500mm. The sensor does not take up the entire 6 x 6 medium format film area. Selection Guide above, lenses in this series can be used on both In addition to Carl Zeiss, other manufacturersoffered lenses for these bodies. The PC connector lock, depth-of-field lever, and Consequently, there is a great deal of componentinterchangeability within a system, often with bodies, viewfinders, backs,and lenses that were manufactured across a span of over 40 years. Depending on the vintage of the camera, the lens will be either a C, C T*, or CF series lens differing only slightly from other lenses of the series. Serial number information is still being collected. These lenses are similar in function and form to the CF lenses. A newer lens with a C designation was developed for the were made and sold in late 1953. 500C series (shutterless) bodies and also on bodies with a focal These are Carl Zeiss lenses with Synchro-Compurshutters. Rewrote behaviour of the B vs. F settings on the naming of these bodies: the 200F series bodies can be down by a maximum of from 8mm to 16mm, depending on the lens focal The 140-280mm Variogon has "Schneider Kreuznach" engraved at material presented here has been obtained either from Yes - 503 supports digital backs. regardless of shooting aperture. used and therefore the shutters on these lenses remain closed when for each lens. aperture F lenses ------------- These lenses were developed for the To use the focal plane shutter, lens. Read more about how HCD and Large Sensors work. framing. 2. - The Superachromat version of the 250mm The self-timer should sound smooth and not hesitate when winding down. minimum aperture (Rick Nordin). maximum. It focuses to 0.9m. lens are impressive. James Small, co-author of the Zeiss Compendium and Vice-President bodies. The PC-Mutar is designed to be optimal with the 40mm Distagon, but can be used with any lens from 40mm to 100mm (it does not appear to have the electronic contacts for FE lenses, however). 70 These are double bayonet filters. [from Hasselblad News]: - Hasselblad Teleconverter APO 1.4XE. 86 These are double screw-thread filters. take both shutterless lenses and leaf-shutter lenses. The following the 203FE or 205FCC), then the exposurereading must be made either with the lens temporarily stopped down or withcompensation for the lens being wide open. Chrome (non-T*, plus a very few T*) and Black ( all T*) The first generation lenses for the Hasselblad cameras were called 'C' lenses, named after after their 'Compur' shutter. should be halved each time. of 15 degrees adds a good control over depth-of-field. Appendix A. original Superwide of 1954 had a 38mm f/4.5 Biogon, but it predated In 60mm C and C T* lenses Peter Klosky, for encouraging me to include 150mm f/4 1.5m Sonnar 250mm f/45 - f/5.6 2.5m 50 Sonnar 350mm Serial number See the section on FE lenses and also Appendix A. 3. The 6 layer T* coating was introduced in 1971 to improve contrast. That lens had a Compur shutter which was Almost all vendor digital backs will fit, but the Imacon ones are better supported by Hasselblad. The term "T*"(pronounced "T-star") refers in general to all Carl Zeiss lenses with thismulticoating, not just Hasselblad C T* lenses. lens you will be comfortable with: do you want a mint lens or one Other minor textual cleanup. within a system, often with bodies, viewfinders, backs, and lenses it is a simple matter to adjust the EV scale on the lens for the In addition, the ArcBody is a very A: See the section on C T* focal plane shutter or the lens shutter can be used with these 5. reduces the flare to roughly 1% and a multilayer coating (usually The following notation is used: -- = this means that the 2. The Overview series is a comprehensive guide to all medium format systems; the latest posting of this series to the rec.photo.equipment.medium-format newsgroup can be found with a web search engine. Corrected availability dates of 1600F and 1000F. They may be combined with other filters. List of hasselblad lenses, user reviews, editorial reviews, hasselblad lenses deals, used hasselblad lenses and more - photographyreview.com Neither my employer, myself, or any HCD 4/28. 14. shutter, push in the tab for the MXV lever, then move the MXV lever As with the F lenses, the FE lenses for most focal lengthsare faster and focus closer than their CF counterparts. counterparts (six elements instead of seven) and the MTF charts by faster than landscape or architectural work), you have reflex viewing, and they cost a bit less than the SWC. 60 Sonnar 250mm f/45 - f/5.6 2.5m 60 Sonnar 250mm f/5.6 3m 60 The Hasselblad system can be divided into two major branches: 1) shutterless. It is best to select speeds before cocking the lens. Q: Should I buy a SWC model or a 40mm lens? inscribed in red on the front of the lens barrel. You only get a rectangle in the middle. bandlike indentations. Always try to get front and rear caps for each lens. j5,epk/0D'vDrPr@wL=k3`kyg# nP b
H` BlCHDIo'qM5Kq@. ---------- ------ ---- 35mm f/22 - f/4.5 0.5m Apo-Grandagon 45mm 12. What's the best camera for around $2000? All Hasselblad lenses made after this date have a T* coating (except the . on C and C T* image quality. On CF, F, FE, CB, and CFE lenses, the shutter speed and aperture rings are normally independent and pressing in on the cross-coupling button should allow them to move together. It is likely that all F lenses are T* Serial number and - Check the interlock between shutter and aperture. 110mm f/16 - f/2 0.8m 70 Planar 150mm f/22 - f/2.8 1.4m 70 Sonnar type ------------ ------------ ---------- ------ ---- 350mm f/45 - This Look at ads in magazines such as Shutterbug or Production ceased in 2006. white (CF, F, and FE Hasselblad lenses have orange markings for Rick Nordin, author of Minor corrections to some lens After the exposure, the shutter In addition to Carl Zeiss, other manufacturers P - Hasselblad XCD lenses with a P in the name are pancake lenses that prioritize a compact design. Since posting revision 1.6 of the lens guide last week, I've includesome corrections and additions which I hope will prove useful. then choose one of the following: 2 seconds at f/4 4 seconds at f/4.8 1.5m 60 Tessar. Corrections to multicoating information. These lenses were manufactured from 1997 to the present. These filter type ------------ ------------ ---------- ------ ---- 50mm will sit for quite some time (sometimes years) in a cocked state. Also, look out for a worn cocking or shutter focal plane camera bodies, this will leave the shutter closed after Naturally, answers to many other common questions can be found in Dedicated to the Tele-Superachromat CFE 5.6/350 lens, the Teleconverter APO 1.4XE increases its focal length resulting in an excellent f8/490 mm lens. designation on the body indicated the top shutter speed and the - Check the shutter. 60mm f/5.6 MK Biogon This lenses, such as the 105mm UV Sonnar, were produced as C lenses only Serial number information is still being filter. Serial number information is still being collected. there is no T* version). Serial number and manufacturing information is not yet available. Shutterless lenses (F, FE) are not intended for use on shutterless bodies(500C series). The new 202FA focal plane body only allows use of the focal plane shutter. You can very quickly tell if a Hasselblad lens is an F/FE or a C/CF/CFi, etc. Lens Guide revision history--------------------------- 1.0 97.03.30 Initial document. For those of you who don't speak Hasselblad, that's a 38mm f/2.5, 55mm f/2.5 and 90mm f/2.5. Added more info length aperture focus filter type ------------ ------------ noticeably better quality. excellent f8/490 mm lens. between the C and C T* lenses. Tele-Apotessar had a minimum focusing distance of 8.5m prior to - f/4 0.5m 60 Distagon 50mm f/32 - f/4 0.5m 60 Distagon FLE 60mm Serial number and manufacturing information is not yet however, multicoated. Detailed serial These are Carl Zeiss lenses with Synchro-Compur shutters. The autofocus Hasselblad 100mm F2.2 HC for the H3D is much more expensive, tending to fetch a minimum of $1800. plane shutter and the new F lenses or it could use the existing advice is to rent each one for a suitable period of time to These noted in the Selection Guide above, lenses in this series can be bodies which take leaf-shutter lenses, and 2) focal plane bodies 13. Serial number information is still Hasselblad X-System. Ulrik Neupert, for information on the 500mm C Tele-Tessar and the 500mm CF Tele-Apotessar, for information on filters for the SWC cameras, and for information on 1600F and 1000F lenses. 19). The rear standard tilt of 15 degrees adds a good control over depth-of-field. 86 These are double screw-thread filters. lenses. 6 0 obj
that shows signs of normal use and wear but is optically and f/5.6 3.75m Tele-Superachromat In late fall of 1997, Hasselblad <>
Hasselblad XCD Lenses are some of the finest optics available on the market today. lenses. The SWC was manufactured between 1959 and 1981. cocked independently of film advance. redesign occurred in 1982. 11. ---------- ------ ---- 30mm f/22 - f/3.5 0.3m 26 Distagon 40mm f/22 A spot or two on the coating isn't that serious. 3. connection, they won't offer full use of the 200F series features. condition is explained and shown by Gary Gaugler at his web site: This lens does not have the F setting which, when used with a focal planeshutter body, allows disengagement of the lens shutter. information. used. open up two stops). CB lenses 10. Q: How often should I exercise unused lenses?A: The consensus is that lenses should be exercised at least once a month, especially at the slower shutter speeds. To use the lens shutter, set the body toC and then select a shutter speed on the lens. move in an interlocked fashion with the shutter speed ring to Acknowledgements and Credits ----------------------------. Check the location of the focus and aperture rings. will not allow full use of body features +l = lens has features the potential buyer of Hasselblad equipment understand the Instead, the Bsetting must be used. Open the aperture back up to This material is used at the reader'sown risk; it is the total responsibility of the reader to verify the accuracyof any statements herein before using or relying on this material in any way. the superwide cameras. Also added information on the 38mm Biogon used on of Contents ----------------- 1. So, you could choose 1 second for flashbulbs. Hasselblad Lens Guide. Best of all, there is a great deal of interchangeabilityamong components spanning a period of over 40 years and, aside from the50 year old 1600F/1000F system, no obsolescence. ___________________ LENS series stopped down or with compensation for the lens being wide open. 100mm f/22 - f/3.5 0.9m 60 Planar 105mm f/32 - f/4.3 1.8m UV Sonnar 1.6 98.05.07 Added filter size information to lens tables. situations where sources of flare are absent, a C lens with aperture to use, while on B. Q: What is the story on lenses They may not be combined. is at the front of the lens, followed by the aperture ring, and the The aperture ring is no longer finely ribbed, butinstead has a rather unusual series of "posts". A number in the lower right corner refers to a notation below which will explain the restriction or enhancement in more detail. A simple no-cost cure for this condition is explained and shown by Gary Gaugler at his web site: http://photoweb.net/pw_tech/hassy_unjam.html. You can find a collection of Zeiss Lens Data Sheets here . It is T* multicoated and can be used on all lenses except the CF 135mm Makro Planar and with limitations on the CF 120mm Makro Planar. Best of all, there is a great deal of interchangeability among components spanning a period of over 40 years and, aside from the 50 year old 1600F/1000F system, no obsolescence. wind down for about 8 seconds and then the shutter will trip for Similarly, it is possible that some lenses have the T* multicoatingbut are not marked as such. These lenses are satin chrome, with black lenses becoming The following information is engraved onthe side of the filter: filter diameter, filter factor, color, andexposure value compensation. lenses; the lens must be set to F and only the focal plane shutter . Added notes about using non-FE lenses on 200F bodies Becausean entirely uncoated lens transmits about 95% of the light and about 5% isdispersed as flare. These knobs are useful for Variogon These lenses were manufactured between 1982 to the Special lenses and equipment---------------------------------. Introducing the X2D 100C, XCD 38V, XCD 55V and XCD 90V. ___________________ LENS series _______________ BODY || / \series || 1600F, | C C T* | | | FE | | | || 1000F | 501C CB | CF | F | (TCC) | CFE |- V -----+--------+-------------+--------+--------+--------+-------| | | | | | | | 1600F, | | | | | | | 1000F | OK | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | | | | | | | -+--------+-------------+--------+--------+--------+-------| | | | | | | | 500C | -- | OK | OK | -- | -- | OK+l | | | | | | | 1| -+--------+-------------+--------+--------+--------+-------| | | | | | | | 2000FC | -- | E-b | E | OK | OK+l | OK+l | | | 2 | | | 1| 1| -+--------+-------------+--------+--------+--------+-------| | | | | | | | 200F | -- | E-b | E-b | OK-b | OK | E | | | 2,3 | 3 | 3 | | | -+--------+-------------+--------+--------+--------+-------| | | | | | | | 202FA | -- | -- | OK-b+l | OK-b | OK | OK+l | | | | 3,4 | 3 | | 4 |---------------------------------------------------------------------|SWC, | All Superwide cameras have a permanent 38mm f/4.5 |900 | Biogon lens |---------------------------------------------------------------------'. The Hasselblad system can be divided into two major branches: 1) shutterless, bodies which take leaf-shutter lenses, and 2) focal plane bodies which can. The Added information on the 1.4XE teleconverter You'll see a lot of eBay sellers and even bonafide camera store selling F lenses as FE lenses. They may not be combined. diverging or converging lines in the image. 2x2 lens, Hasselblad Fig. f/22 - f/3.5 0.6m 60 Distagon 80mm f/22 - f/2.8 0.9m 60 Planar The SWC was Watch out for dents, especially at the rim of the lens and at themount. A lever on the left side of the lens can be used to stop down the infinity, check the image through viewfinder and, if possible, a Hasselblad is a leading manufacturer of digital medium format cameras and lenses. 0.6m 60 Distagon 80mm f/22 - f/2.8 0.9m 60 Planar 160mm f/32 - The 50mm Distagon FLE does not require a secondary focusing ring. being collected. 104 These are bayonet filters. contributors to this document are responsible for any damage or speeds filter: series 63 (Superwide, SWC, and SWC/M with C T*) or lenses should not be used with the 202FA. 104 These are bayonet filters. Lookfor signs of fungus, cloudy lenses, separation of elements, floating particles,or scratches. The serial number and a T* designation appear on this collar. distances in feet, which are orange. Bring a small penlight to shine through the lensor at least be able to hold it up to a bright diffuse light source. Even so, the 150mm CF is sharp enough that the real decision between the two will depend on things such as how close or far from your subject you need to be to get the proper framing. Its focus is fixed at infinity. <>
If the aperture ring is closest to the lens mount then it's an F/FE lens. 30mm f/22 - f/3.5 0.3m 26 Distagon 40mm f/32 - f/4 0.5m 104 Distagon 50mm f/22 - f/4 0.5m 63 Distagon 60mm f/22 - f/3.5 0.6m 63 Distagon 60mm f/4 63 Distagon, 120mm f/5.6 0.95m 50 S-Planar 135mm f/45 - f/5.6 0.53m 50 S-Planar w/bellows, 150mm f/4 1.5m Sonnar 250mm f/45 - f/5.6 2.5m 50 Sonnar.
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