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Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Lens

BH #HA120M4HCL • MFR #H-3026120
Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Lens
Key Features
  • Hasselblad H System
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45
  • Improved Shutter Unit, 1/2000 Sec Sync
  • Construction: 9 Elements / 9 Groups
Well-suited for close-up shooting applications, the HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Lens from Hasselblad is a true macro optic offering a 1:1 maximum magnification ratio, along with a close minimum focusing distance of 1.3'. This H system lens features an improved shutter unit to permit working with shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec, with flash sync available at all speeds. Aside from its penchant for close-up subjects, the short telephoto perspective is also ideal for portraiture and general applications, and the f/4 maximum aperture offers a notable degree of control over depth of field and selective focus. This autofocus lens utilizes a front-focusing design and permits full-time manual focus override for greater focusing control, especially at closer shooting distances.
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Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Overview

Well-suited for close-up shooting applications, the HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Lens from Hasselblad is a true macro optic offering a 1:1 maximum magnification ratio, along with a close minimum focusing distance of 1.3'. This H system lens features an improved shutter unit to permit working with shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec, with flash sync available at all speeds. Aside from its penchant for close-up subjects, the short telephoto perspective is also ideal for portraiture and general applications, and the f/4 maximum aperture offers a notable degree of control over depth of field and selective focus. This autofocus lens utilizes a front-focusing design and permits full-time manual focus override for greater focusing control, especially at closer shooting distances.

Updated HC 120mm f/4 Macro II lens features an improved central shutter unit that offers a faster shutter speed range of up to 1/2000 sec with flash sync available at all speeds. This lens is demarcated by an orange dot, and also features a more robust design that has been tested for up to 1,000,000 actuations.
Ideal for macro applications, this 120mm f/4 lens can focus as closely as 1.3' away with a life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification ratio.
Short telephoto design lens with a 29° angle of view is also well-suited for portraiture and other general applications.
Front-focusing AF lens with manual focus override for increased control when focusing. Depth of field and distance scales are also featured in the design to aid in pre-focusing and hyperfocal focusing techniques.

Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 IISpecs

Focal Length
118.7mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/45
Lens Mount
Hasselblad H
Angle of View
29°
Area of Coverage
56 x 41.5 cm
Minimum Focus Distance
1.28' / 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
1x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:1
Optical Design
9 Elements in 9 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Leaf Shutter
Yes, up to 1/2000 Second Sync Speed
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.78 x 6.54" / 96 x 166 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
8.56" / 217.5 mm
Weight
3.1 lb / 1410 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.4 x 11.2 x 6.7"

Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Reviews

Great for flowers and water

By Bob
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-28

Use this lens for flower imagery and the occasional waterfalls image. Spot on every time with brilliantly beautiful bokeh. The only negative I find is as others have commented, auto-focus has a tendency to hunt unless there is a clear contrast in the area being focused upon; also, it doesn't work terribly well with being Very close up. I have used the lens with stacked filters and do not have the issue mentioned by the other reviewer.

I would buy this again, but glad I don't have to.

By Ron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-05-18

This lens is not for the weak, it adds weight, but every ounce seems to be worth it. I use this for Headshot photography and it gives me just the perfect frame with no cropping needed at he distant I shoot at. This lens has more uses than just Headshots, but since that's all I use this lens for, that's all I can address. I'm very happy with the results and feel it is worth the money.

HC Macro f/4 120mm II Lens by Hasselblad

By Andre
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-07-17

This lens has excellent optics as well as being well designed and easily usable. It synchronizes well with the camera body to produce accurate and rapid autofocus. Manual focus is precise and sensitive for micro adjustments. The images are crisp, clear and reflect an excellent color profile. This lens give enough space for lighting at 1:1 magnification because of its focal length. Works very well with TTL flash.

Slow autofocus with H6D, built issue...

By Medium Format Pro
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-15

So the built issue is that, in focus with distance above 3.5 meters the lens retracts 2-3millimeters past the outer lens barrel which if you want to use a filter holder for polarizing or ND filters, once it's screwed inside the path of the lens, it impeach you to focus past 3.5 meters !!! It's unusable. Please note that the other HC lenses I tried don't have this issue so I conclude it's a major design flaw with this lens in particular. Now I didn't try, all the HC and HCD Hasseblad lenses makes, so I don't guaranty that other lenses don't have this issue. Autofocus is very slow and inaccurate compared to other cameras on the market.

Great Lens but a beast

By Jon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-18

This lens is sharp and crystal clear. It should be for the price. I am accustomed to my Hasselblad lens topping out at f32. This one goes to f45 and is very sharp at f45, so almost getting up to the f64 on good view camera lenses. The f45 is not so sharp, however, that it obviates the need for focus stacking on some images. The problem is that the lens is very big and very heavy so it is for flowers, insects, etc., that can be brought inside into the studio. You are not going to want to carry it around.

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question

Does the lens price include a lens hood?
Asked by: Bob
Yes, this lens will include a lens hood.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2020-01-18

is there a tripod foot for this as it is fairly ...

is there a tripod foot for this as it is fairly heavy?
Asked by: Justin
Currently there is no tripod foot for the Hasselblad HC Macro 120mm f/4 II Lens. However, if you are using either the Hasselblad 0.8 XH Converter for HC or HCD Lens to X System Cameras BH #HA08XHC, or the Hasselblad XH Lens Adapter BH #HAXHLA, then its possible to attach The Hasselblad Tripod Mount Ring (75mm) BH #HATMR75 to either lens adapter.
Answered by: Patrick
Date published: 2022-12-19

Made in Germany? Sweden? Japan? Perhaps by whom?

Made in Germany? Sweden? Japan? Perhaps by whom?
Asked by: Heinz
It is made by Fuji, probably in Japan, but maybe elsewhere.
Answered by: Justin
Date published: 2022-12-17

question

How do I tell the difference between HC Macro f/4 120mm and the HC Macro f/4 120mm 11 Hasselblad lens ?
Asked by: Anonymous
There is a II designation on the lens barrel of the Hasselblad HC Macro f/4 120mm II lens.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

What is the shutter actuation count.?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Hasselblad HC Macro f/4 120mm II Lens, B&H # HA1204MHCLH, is a new lens and does not have a shutter actuation count number. Shutter actuation counts are found on items in the Used Photography Department by contacting the Used Photography directly with the B&H number of the item in question.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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