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Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens

BH #HA50110354HC • MFR #H-3026511
Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens
Key Features
  • Hasselblad H System
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to 32
  • Improved Shutter Unit, 1/2000 Sec Sync
  • Construction: 14 Elements / 9 Groups
The mid-range zoom for the Hasselblad H System, the HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens is a versatile lens option for medium format shooters. This upgraded model is equipped with an improved central shutter unit, allowing for shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec with all speeds able to sync with a flash. The wide-angle to short-telephoto optic offers a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5 in order to keep a relatively compact form while providing excellent control over depth of field. The lens utilizes a front focusing AF system with manual focus override to quickly lock onto subjects anywhere from 2.3' to infinity. Also, it has a lens construction that uses fourteen elements in nine groups and offers users a 95mm front filter thread.
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Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Overview

The mid-range zoom for the Hasselblad H System, the HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens is a versatile lens option for medium format shooters. This upgraded model is equipped with an improved central shutter unit, allowing for shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec with all speeds able to sync with a flash. The wide-angle to short-telephoto optic offers a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5 in order to keep a relatively compact form while providing excellent control over depth of field. The lens utilizes a front focusing AF system with manual focus override to quickly lock onto subjects anywhere from 2.3' to infinity. Also, it has a lens construction that uses fourteen elements in nine groups and offers users a 95mm front filter thread.

Updated HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 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.
With a 62-31° angle of view, this mid-range zoom will help cover a wide variety of subject matter and situations. It features a variable f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture that helps keep the lens compact while permitting for excellent control over depth of field.
Uses fourteen elements in nine groups to achieve a wide range of focal lengths within a single compact lens design. This design also combats aberrations and distortion to provide high-quality imaging capability to H System cameras.
Front focusing AF lens with manual focus override for increased control when focusing as close as 2.3' away. Depth of field and distance scales are also featured in the design to aid in pre-focusing and hyperfocal focusing techniques.

Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Specs

Focal Length
51.6 to 108.3mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Lens Mount
Hasselblad H
Angle of View
31° to 62°
Area of Coverage
60 x 45 cm
Minimum Focus Distance
2.3' / 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.19x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:5.2
Optical Design
14 Elements in 9 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Leaf Shutter
Yes, up to 1/2000 Second Sync Speed
Filter Size
95 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
5.98 x 4.06" / 152 x 103 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
6.02" / 152.8 mm
Weight
3.63 lb / 1650 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3 x 9.5 x 6.7"

Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Reviews

Fantastic Lens

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-06-22

This excellent lens features a convenient range of focal lengths and, for medium format, a decent aperture range. I have not noticed any significant distortion (I import through Phocus). It focuses quite fast considering its massive size. Its massive size, however, is its main downside since it is quite heavy and hard to handhold for any significant length of time. Its front takes 95mm filters. Another downside is that it cannot be ever set down front element down without risking damage to the focusing mechanism.

heavy glass

By Anonymous
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2010-10-04

On my h4d-40 the bokeh and sharpness are more-less indistinguishable from primes, at least for my applications and what I can see in aperture and photoshop. The advantage of a zoom is that you don't have to choose between compromising your composition or changing lenses. You can quickly move in and shoot a head and shoulders shot at 50 and then back up and shoot at 110 in just a few seconds. I choose this lens over the 35-90 because I liked the range better, and it was about $3K less. Hiking with this lens requires will, its really heavy. Shooting indoors the weight just makes the camera feel solid. One drawback is that you are told you must carry and store this lens horizontal or front side up.

Quality, quality, quality

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2008-11-21

Excellent build quality. You can use this as your only lens in the field, but you'll either need to be in great shape (this guy is heavy!), or have a bearer. Note: should not rest or carry this lens front down, ie, any backpack used should permit the lens and camera to be supported without the front of the lens bearing any weight. Uses really big 95mm filters.

Quality!!

By Anonymous
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2008-10-23

Travel photos Landscape

Great lens with a major flaw

By David
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2013-11-29

I have a complete hassy system and this is my favorite lens because it is so all purpose.The only flaw with it, is that it fogs in cold weather in the center of the front element.I thought it was just my lens ,so i recently rented a back up for a cold weather shoot and that one fogged as well.the only way to clear the fog is to Blowdry the front element.If you are shooting inside or in warm weather it is a great lens,if you are in the cold forget it.

One lens to rule them all

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-03-31

Sharp as the 50, 80, and 100mm primes, but is a zoom! Great on location and for landscapes, gives great quality and sharpness. The only negatives are that it is heavy, and apparently has to be stored a certain way. Studio Landscape Portraits Everything

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