Hasselblad 250mm f5.6 Sonnar C (Silver, 20079) (1957–2013)
A long-focus lens designed by Zeiss for Hasselblad medium format cameras, in continuous production for over five decades.
Overview
This is a 250mm f/5.6 Sonnar C lens manufactured by Zeiss for Hasselblad, designated model 20079. It was produced from 1957 to 2013, serving as a long-focus option for Hasselblad's V-series medium format SLR systems. The lens features a Sonnar optical design with 4 elements in 3 groups and is optimized for 120 film cameras. It has a close focus distance of 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) from the image plane and
Specifications
| Focal length | 250mm |
| Actual focal length | 248.4 mm (CFi version is 243.4mm) |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Optics | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Close focus | 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) from the image plane |
Design
The lens uses a Sonnar design originally developed in 1931 by Dr. Ludwig Bertele. This configuration balances sharpness and contrast for medium format applications, with a compact layout for its focal length. The unit is silver and optimized for manual focus and aperture operation within the Hasselblad V-system.
Market
Originally priced not documented in available research, the lens sells on the used market for about $150 to $800. The author of one source acquired a sample for $148, indicating availability within that range depending on condition and seller.
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