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.