Hasselblad 150mm (1957–2013)
A leaf-shutter medium format lens made by Zeiss for the Hasselblad V system, in production for over five decades.
Overview
The Hasselblad 150mm is a medium format lens for the Hasselblad V system, made by Zeiss. It came in two versions. The "C" model was produced from 1957 to 2013. The "CF" model was introduced in 1982 and produced through 2013. The design is a Sonnar, and the lens has a leaf shutter. The official names are Zeiss Sonnar 150mm f/4 C and ZEISS Sonnar T✻ 150mm f/4 CF. It was built for high precision and consistent optical performance across its long production run.
Specifications
| Focal length | 150mm |
| Aperture | f/4 |
| Optics | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Production years (C version) | 1957–2013 |
| Production years (CF version) | 1982–2013 |
| Manufacturer | Zeiss for Hasselblad |
| Product type | leaf-shutter medium format lens for Hasselblad V system |
| Original price | like a $10,000 lens back in the day |
Market
The lens was considered a high-end optic. The original price was like that of a $10,000 lens back in the day, which fits its professional status and precision engineering.
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