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.
- Hasselblad H System
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to 32
- Improved Shutter Unit, 1/2000 Sec Sync
- Construction: 14 Elements / 9 Groups
Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Overview
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Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 Reviews
Fantastic Lens
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
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
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!!
Travel photos Landscape
Great lens with a major flaw
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
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