I've only had the early 80mm and 250mm 5.6 but recently i bought a distagon 50mm f4 and am so happy to be able to shoot wide. Only problem is corner focus when very close, hence why they made the FLE. thanks for the video, someday i will have a 120 or 150 and teleconverter to round out my collection :)

great video, but as some feedback, you also forgot one difference between C and CF lenses, that is the apature stop down process, the CF has a sprung switch, which falls in a latch, holding the iris at selected setting, the C lenses, have a 'push switch' which enables this feature, HOWEVER, to disengauge it, you must return the apature ring to full open to recock the button's mechanics; the CF all you do is press on one side of the lever, it then automatically returns home, with spring pressure.

one other benefit of cf lenses is that the outer bayonett is 67 mm on ALL of them, and is compatable with the pro shade 6093 T which allows you to use this for all lenses 40mm -180mm and just extend the bellows, no need to buy separate shades for each lens, this is important, as the shade stops glare.

Those images are amazing Mike, the subject matter and the quality. I imagine they're even more eye popping in person. Loving the channel. Cheers.

Great video Mike, thank you. trying not to be a Hassel-nerd, but the "C" lenses were the second lens range that Hblad made, there were the short-lived 1000F and 1600F cameras with focal plane shutters and their special range of lenses before the 500C came out. Victor Hasselblad travelled to Germany and managed to persuade the Compur company to make the between lens shutters for the new camera, but they insisted on retaing the patents to the shutter design, which is why all the "C" lenses have "Compur" engraved on the lens barrel, and that is also what the "C" means on the first range of lenses for the 500 series of cameras.

C stands for Compur, the shutter in the lens. And the focal plane V body pre-dates the leaf shutter system with the 1600F in 1948 which was before the 500C (1957). Leica calls it central shutter. Hasselblad calls it leaf shutter.

Yes, the CF lenses will work just fine on the 500c. Generally you can use the letter 'c' in both lens and camera name to determine that. Another example: a CF lens will also work on a 201F or a 2000FCW body. However, an F lens will not work properly on a 500c or 503cxw, etc. This naming pattern works fine most of the time, but there are some very small wrinkles here and there (see the comment below about CB lenses, for example). Glad you enjoy the vids!

I was sort of expecting the 100mm F3.5 to be mentioned as well ;)

I own 80mm 2.8 CFE wich came in kit with my 501CM. I aded 50mm CF FLE. Now considering to complete my kit with 150mm Sonnar CF. Nice set-up you have there sir!

I just ordered a 50mm C T* for 340$. It seemed like a good deal so I decided to order it. I'm getting my first roll of velvia back soon so I'll do a video on my Hassy.

CB lenses are a less expensive version of CF lenses. CF lenses are versatile because they work well on both 500 series (because they have a central shutter) and 200/2000 series cameras (because they have a special "F" setting on the shutter speed ring to lock out the shutter). CB lenses don't have this feature. I think there are other minor differences, too, but can't think of them at the moment.

I believe the 'C' is actually implying 'Compur' which is the name of the leaf shutter in lenses, eventhough Hasselblad manual always refer to it as 'Central'.

Thanks for this. Just came over from your rff suggestion. Now I get it. Surprising how difficult it was to nail this down using reg internet sources. Great job. I'll watch your others.

Thanks for your comment. Glad you found the video helpful!

Very good review Mike. I own the 80mm, and I am looking into acquiring more lenses. I have found your review very helpful (hm, that 60 mm now sounds interesting). So thanks.

Thanks for this, finally made some sense of the different lens types for Hassy.

You're most likely describing the DoF preview slider. Slide it down (away from the flash sync hole), and it closes the lens down and locks. "Rock" it (push in on the bottom half) to unlock. Takes a bit of getting used to.

Nice overview. And a very appropriate T-shirt for this video! Thanks.

Great overview. I just picked up a 80mm T* CF for $365. One more piece closer to having a full kit. Just need a focusing screen and a film back.

Good video... If you like medium tele, I can suggest you also the 180 mm lens... I can say that, even if the focal lenght is a little more than the 150 mm, the difference is really visible. I love the perspective effect that it gives, it justify to buy it. Thanks, bye :)

another tip, gained from 'the Hasselblad way'-1 st ed. is that the c lenses can be used on the flex-body, arc body and bellows, as the shutter cocking knob on them has a twin press feature, little known about, BUT allows you to 'close' the shutter after the focus period, before exposure functions start; extremely useful with the digital backs, as they have an always open architecture, and this is needed to fire the electronic shutters in them as well without horrendous overexposure of the film/ image.

That's the Arkansas river, which you may recognize as a huge kayaker's paradise. Thanks for your comments re my photos.

I bought one today after loading the film .. I saw on the screen of the room, many blacks dots .. I tried to clean .. but every time I made a shot came out more and more .. for me and that is the seal around the mirror ...

Probably better to get a more useable 80mm, but it really depends on your shooting style. The 50mm feels a bit more special-purpose to me. The 60mm f/3.5 is a very special lens and can replace the 80mm for many situations, so it's worth considering.

Been fitting medium format lenses to my A7II lately - nice results - just ordered the Blad 150 f4 for a ridiculously low price on ebay.

Prefer snapping with CF focal lengths. 50mm & 150mm

So you're mostly right. I *believe* they will work with a 200/2000 camera, but you have to use the B setting as with C lenses.

The HC lenses pale in comparison to the V-series optics at least as far as build quality is considered I have seen several videos detailing there use of Plastic gears in the Autofocus Drive system it's not even a USM type of motor in this day and AGE? and the basic 80mm retails 2600 USD, but they shouldn't even be associated with the CF series built like a tank and Quality Optics geez ther also made by FUJINON BTW Mike very smart of you the get the 110mm FE lens you it is my favorite of the 200 series and most sought after, sadly out of my price range Cheers

Stop press, the first lenses was NOT C lenses ! It was F lenses woitout shutter which was in the camera Hasselblad 1600F. later 1000F, later came the 500 C.

The C in C-lens is stand for 'Compur' shutter, not center shutter...And I thought there is some demonstration on F-lens?

You're welcome! Please check out my other vids (there are lots of them).

I suspect you're correct, but it depends on what sources you read and believe, as I've seen it both ways. Let me ask you: what does the 'C' stand for in a CF lens, which has a Prontor shutter? Anyway, regardless of historical correctness, it's useful to remember that lenses with a 'C' have a central shutter. I rest my case. I would have demonstrated an F lens if I'd had one at the time, but I didn't, so I just explained the difference. I do have one now. Too late :-(

Nice bookshelf! `Diff sonnar distagon`?

excellent overview

@thecommercialedge IIRC I got it at cafepress. Search for 'photography'. Tons of cool photo-geek shirts!

Nicely explained!

I got a 50mm for my Mamiya, that's sorta my landscape camera. Maybe I'll try to trade in my 80mm and get a deal on a newer T* that's easier to read. I'll see about the 60mm.

Originally NONE of the 1000/1600/500/200/2000 series was never called the "V"-series !!! It was after Hasselblad had shifted owners several times it unfortunally got that description. By the way the shutter inside the lens is called a Leaf shutter ;) The older versions C leafshutter lenses had only one spring the newer CF lenses had two springs.

how many mounts does hasselblad have so far ?? To confusing while buying mounts for canon

Nice overview, Mike but where is you pro lens shade? The pro lens shade allows all of these lenses to shine. I have the 80, 120 and 180CF lenses. I had the 50 CF FLE and that is an awesome lens. Nice pics and thanks for sharing.

Seems like a very good deal. I love the 50mm. Heck, I love all Hassy lenses :-)

That's a bummer. The 60 is amazing, IMO. Some of my fave shots are from that lens (I guess that's true of all of them, though).

Hallo! Would you consider doing a presentation"how to make a self-portrait" using Hasselblad (old) C lenses (with V setting); the shutter is in the lens, the mirror and rear-curtain must be raised (press toggle under the winder); it should work

I agree, but the 80mm is in bad cosmetic condition you can barley read the shutter numbers and none of the EV numbers.

good content bro. greetings from Brazil.

i just got a 80mm cf lens what is the rubber left and right button for next to the flash synch hole?

Very informative video. Thanks. My question is you mentioned that the C type lens can be used on a focal plane body by putting them on a bulb setting. Can you please provide more info on how to do this. I'm trying to use the lens on my Canon EOS 7D with an adapter. However even if I manually change the aperture on bulb setting, I actually don't see it adjusting when I look through the lens. Am I missing something? Please advise and any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

amazing stuff 🎯

Thanks for this!!!

A well-explained and detailed review of lenses. One question: when you use a C lens (with built-in shutter) on a camera that already has a shutter, what Hasselblad body would that be?

I can very highly recommend the 200/2000 series Hasselblad cameras and specially the Zeiss Distagon 50mm 2.8 and the Zeiss Planar 110mm 2.0, for the 110mm get also the 2x Zeiss Mutar or the late 2x of Hallelds own it gives a very good 220mm 4.0 with great close focus ! The 50mm have a very good close focusing down to 15x15cm ! The Zeiss Tele-Tessar 350mm 4.0 are also very good as the Zeiss Macro Planar 120mm 4.0, off course the Hasselblad SWC with 28mm is also very good. www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/HS/HSTable.aspx

I gotta 150 F4 and 80mm F2.8, should I get a T* 80mm or 50mm next?

How does a person identify which type/series of lens that they have?

do the CF lenses have the depth of field preview or stop down button like the C lenses?

So are only HC lenses mountable on H series bodies? Natively do CF or other series lenses not mount without an adapter?

Hi Mike, I have noteiced that u don't seem to use UV filter on your Hasselblad lenses. Is there a reason? Lately, I've been told to get one - For protection use. But I'm not sure it would help much... Any view on that?

I'd say shoot those two for a while. Both great lenses. Eventually a 50mm will be nice.

KEH just said that even though we bought it, they didn't have it and will refund us. Darn, I think maybe I'll just get a 60mm.

Nice shirt :D

just been able to afford an old 500 ELX body, would you recommend CF or C lenses.. both seem very pricey.. tks

Mike have you seen the image quality difference between the 150mm CF and 150 CFi? I noticed there was a huge price difference. Wondering if you know if its worth the extra price.

@lachsimzwaifel Yeah, too bad it's a zoom lens! :-)

Nice video. By the way, which color film did you use in the pic of the armchair. Thanks

Hi Mike, what are your thoughts on the 80mm CBT lens?

Hi Mike, Is it possible to use the new H Lenses on the 503cw?

It sure would have been nice to see close ups of the lenses instead of sample photos so we could really get an idea of the specifics and comparisons to the other lenses...that's why I chose your video! disappointing!