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List of lenses for Hasselblad cameras

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Hasselblad lenses
IndustryPhotography equipment
FounderVictor Hasselblad
Headquarters
Sweden
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsPhotographic lenses for Hasselblad cameras

Photographic lenses designed for Hasselblad cameras have been predominantly produced by Carl Zeiss AG; additional manufacturers involved include Fujifilm, Kodak, Nittoh, Rodenstock, and Schneider.

Aerial cameras

The initial cameras developed by Victor Hasselblad for the Swedish Air Force were the ROSS HK-7 models, which were reverse-engineered from the German Handkammer Hk 12,5/7×9 aerial reconnaissance camera. From 1941 to 1943, a total of 240 handheld HK-7 units were manufactured, capturing images with a crop factor equivalent to for 135 film, and came equipped with one of three fixed lenses.

Lens options for ROSS HK-7
FL
(mm)		 Apr. Manufacturer Model Optical design Minimum Focus Physical specifications Remarks
Elements Groups Φ×L Weight Filter (mm)
135 Template:F/ Zeiss Biotessar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno
240 Template:F/ Schneider Xenar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno
250 Template:F/ Meyer Tele-Megor Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno

Subsequent to the HK-7, Hasselblad introduced the Ross SKa 4 and SKa 4a models designed for aircraft installation, featuring interchangeable lenses and film magazines. Both models captured images with a crop factor of .

Lens options for ROSS SKa 4/4a
FL
(mm)		 Apr. Manufacturer Model Optical design Minimum Focus Physical specifications Remarks
Elements Groups Φ×L Weight Filter (mm)
150 Template:F/ Zeiss Tessar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno
152 Template:F/ Cooke Aviar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno
250 Template:F/ Zeiss Tele-Tessar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno
400 Template:F/ Meyer Tele-Megor Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno

The SKa 4/4a platform was further modified into the MK 80 model for ground combat use, incorporating tripod mounts and periscope accessories that allowed longer shutter durations. Although lens mounts remained compatible with SKa variants, lenses were matched to specific bodies to ensure precise focus calibration. This model captured images with a crop factor of .

Lens options for ROSS MK 80
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(mm)		 Apr. Manufacturer Model Optical design Minimum Focus Physical specifications Remarks
Elements Groups Φ×L Weight Filter (mm)
165 Template:F/ Zeiss Jena Tessar Template:Dunno Template:Dunno fixed at infinity Template:Dunno Template:Dunno Template:Dunno

The last series of Ross military cameras were the SKa 5 aerial photogrammetry units; production was limited to only 24 devices. These cameras produced large-format photographs sized , with a crop factor of .

Lens options for ROSS SKa 5
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(mm)		 Apr. Manufacturer Model Optical design Minimum Focus Physical specifications Remarks

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Medium format cameras

Hasselblad's medium format film cameras utilize 120 film, producing a nominal frame size of 6×6 cm; the actual dimensions exceed those of the 135 film's frame. When comparing the diagonal angle of view, the crop factor for most Hasselblad film cameras relative to "full-frame" 135 film is approximately ; for instance, an 80 mm lens from the V system corresponds roughly to a  mm lens on a 135 format camera. If square images are cropped to a 3:2 aspect ratio, the equivalent focal length multiplier becomes , meaning the 80 mm lens translates to about  mm on 135 film.

Lenses compatible with 1600F / 1000F models

The Kodak Ektar 80 mm lens served as the original standard lens for the 1600F and 1000F cameras before being succeeded by Zeiss' Tessar in 1953.

Hasselblad 1600F / 1000F Interchangeable Lenses
FL
(mm)		 Apr. Manufacturer Model Optical Design Minimum Focus Distance Physical Specifications Remarks
Elements Groups Diameter×Length Weight Filter Size (mm)
Ultra wide angle lenses
38 Template:F/ Zeiss Biogon 8 5 0.5 m (1+1⁄2 ft) — — 63 (Series VIII) Designed for original Super Wide camera
Wide angle lenses
55 Template:F/ Kodak Wide Field Ektar — — 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in) — — — Mirror lock-up required
60 Template:F/ Zeiss Distagon 6 4 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) 47.0×43.5 mm (1.85×1.71 in) 280 g (9.9 oz) 57 (Series VII)
Normal lenses
80 Template:F/ Zeiss Tessar 4 3 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) 47.5×71.5 mm (1.87×2.81 in) 250 g (8.8 oz) 57
Template:F/ Kodak Ektar 4 3 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) — — —
Portrait lenses
135 Template:F/ Zeiss Sonnar 5 3 0.91 m (3 ft)[convert: invalid option]

74.0[convert: needs unit name]

520[convert: needs unit name] 57 (Series VII)
Template:F/3.5-22 Kodak Ektar

5 || ~3

Template:Cvt/1/m

— || — || —

Telephoto lenses
250 Template:F/4 Zeiss Sonnar

4||3| Template:Cvt/8ft/m/order=flip

Template:Cvt/72*163mm

Template:Cvt/1100g 80 (Series IX)
Template:F/5.6-45 Zeiss Sonnar

4||3| Template:Cvt/8ft/m/order=flip

—||—||(Series VII)

254 Template:F/5.6 Kodak Ektar

—||—

Template:Cvt/7ft-4in/m/order=flip

—||—||—

508 Template:F/5.6 Cook & Perkins Dallmeyer Dallon Tele-Anastigmat

—||—

Template:Cvt/30ft/m/order=flip

—||—||100


Lenses for V system cameras

Zeiss lenses designed for V system cameras are divided into multiple series:

  • C (introduced 1957): these lenses contain in-built Compur shutters; original versions had a matt chrome finish until 1972, after which the finish changed to black; the T* multicoating was introduced in 1973 and became standard across the system by 1974.
  • F (launched 1978): created without integrated shutters to fit 2000 series cameras equipped with focal plane shutters, allowing for larger apertures and closer focusing capabilities.
    • FE (1991), also referred to as TCC, included electronic contacts to support internal metering on 200 series cameras.
  • CF (1982): featured in-lens Prontor shutters compatible with both V and 2000 series cameras.
    • CB (1997): a compact lens lineup.
    • CFi (1997) and CFE (1997): introduced internal enhancements including electronic metering connections.
    • ZV Classic (2008): optically identical to the CFi and CFE models.
Interchangeable lenses for Hasselblad V system cameras
FL
(mm)		 Aperture Manufacturer Model Series Optical Design Minimum Focus Size & Weight Remarks
Elements Groups Diameter×Length Weight Filter (B/T)
Fisheye lenses
30 Template:F/ Zeiss F-Distagon T* C 8 7 0.3 m (1 ft 0 in) 108×115.5 mm (4.25×4.55 in) 1,370 g (48 oz) 26 (mid)
Template:F/ Zeiss F-Distagon CF 8 7 0.3 m (1 ft 0 in) 110×117.5 mm (4.33×4.63 in) 1,365 g (48.1 oz) 26 (mid) Front filters attach via bayonet to the front lens element; optical formula includes 9 elements in 8 groups.
Template:F/ Zeiss F-Distagon CFi 8 7 0.3 m (1 ft 0 in) 110×112 mm (4.3×4.4 in) 1,360 g (48 oz) 24T
Ultra wide angle lenses
38 Template:F/4.5 Zeiss Biogon C 8 5 0.3 m (1 ft 0 in) 78×85 mm (3.1×3.3 in) 560 g (20 oz) 63T
Template:F/4.5 Zeiss Biogon CF 8 5 0.3 m (1 ft 0 in) 80.0×81.0 mm (3.15×3.19 in) 875 g (30.9 oz) 60B
Template:F/4.5 Zeiss Biogon CFi 8 5 Template:Cvt(0.3,m) Template:Cvt(83, * ,65, mm) unknown weight 60B
40 Template:F/4.32 Zeiss Distagon(T*) C 10 9 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) Template:Cvt(104,* ,124.5, mm) Template:Cvt(1375,g) 104B
Template:F/4.22 Zeiss DistagonT* CF 11 10 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) Template:Cvt(90,* ,101.5, mm) Template:Cvt(915,g) 93B
Template:F/4.22 Zeiss DistagonT* CFE 11 10 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) Template:Cvt(83,* ,94, mm) Template:Cvt(890,g) 93B
Template:F/4.22 Zeiss DistagonT* IF CFE 12 9 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) Template:Cvt(90,* ,117.9, mm) Template:Cvt(1130,g) 93B

The majority of V system camera bodies are single lens reflex cameras that utilize a mirror mechanism for through-the-lens viewing and composition. Hasselblad's Superwide series employs fixed focal length 38 mm Zeiss Biogon lenses without mirrors or reflex viewfinders due to the limitations imposed by their wide-angle design. Specialized camera bodies such as FlexBody and ArcBody provide view camera-style tilt and shift functionalities; FlexBody supports standard V system lenses whereas ArcBody is designed to work with Rodenstock Grandagon lenses, offering enhanced adaptability.

Interchangeable lenses for Hasselblad V system ArcBody cameras
FL
(mm)		 Aperture Manufacturer Model Series Optical Design Minimum Focus Size & Weight Remarks
Ultra wide angle lenses
ArcBody 8 4 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) > ?×55 mm >420 g >77T
ArcBody 8 4 Template:Cvt(0.5,m) > ?×65 mm >500 g >77T
ArcBody 8 4 Template:Cvt(1,m) > ?×95 mm >660 g >77T


H system camera lenses

The H system cameras and lenses were collaboratively developed by Hasselblad and Fujifilm, with Fujifilm responsible for production. Each lens incorporates an electronic leaf shutter within the lens itself; HC lenses were also sold under the Fujinon label. The Hasselblad H1 was essentially a cosmetic variant of the Fujifilm GX645AF, but subsequent H system models do not have Fujifilm counterparts. These cameras accommodate backs that use 120 film in the 645 format or various digital sensors, all of which exceed the size of the traditional "full-frame" standard.

The standard 645 format measures ,[1] producing a crop factor of compared to 135 film. For instance, an 80 mm H system lens on film provides a field of view similar to about  mm on a full-frame camera.

Hasselblad’s 100 MP CMOS sensor measures ,[1][2] with a comparable crop factor of . Therefore, an 80 mm lens on this sensor corresponds roughly to full-frame coverage of  mm.

HCD lenses are designed for smaller sensors,[1] which results in a slightly increased crop factor of ; consequently, an 80 mm lens delivers approximately  mm full-frame equivalent coverage.

Interchangeable HC/HCD lenses for Hasselblad H system cameras[2]
Focal Length
(mm)		 Aperture Model Optical Construction Minimum Focus Distance Physical Specs Remarks
Elements Groups Diameter×Length Weight Filter Size (mm)
Ultra wide angle lenses
24 Template:F/ HCD 4,8/24 14 11 0.38 m (1 ft 3 in) 100×99.0 mm (3.94×3.90 in) 810 g (29 oz) 95
28 Template:F/ HCD 4/28 12 9 0.35 m (1 ft 2 in) 100×102 mm (3.9×4.0 in) 850 g (30 oz) 95
35 Template:F/ HC 3,5/35 11 10 0.50 m (1 ft 8 in) 100×124 mm (3.9×4.9 in) 975 g (34.4 oz) 95
Wide angle lenses
50 Template:F/ HC 3,5/50 II 11 7 0.60 m (2 ft 0 in) 85.0×116 mm (3.35×4.57 in) 975 g (34.4 oz) 77
Normal lenses
80 Template:F/ HC / HCD 2,8/80 6 6 0.70 m (2 ft 4 in) 84.0×70.0 mm (3.31×2.76 in) 475 g (16.8 oz) 67

X system camera lenses

The X system is equipped with a digital sensor measuring , which is larger than the "full-frame" sensors derived from the 135 film format. This results in a crop factor of , meaning a 65 mm X system lens provides an angle of view roughly equivalent to about  mm on a full-frame sensor.

Lenses for the X system are designed by Hasselblad and produced in Japan by Nittoh Kogaku, a manufacturer known for crafting lenses for the XPan/TX cameras. These cameras can utilize XPan, H system, and V system lenses through adapters; when using adapted H system lenses, features such as leaf shutter operation, autofocus, and aperture control remain functional.

XCD interchangeable lenses compatible with Hasselblad X system cameras
Focal Length
(mm)		 Aperture Model Series Optical Design Minimum Focus Distance Physical Characteristics Remarks
Elements Groups Diameter×Length Weight Filter Size (mm)
Ultra wide angle lenses
21 XCD4/21 13 9 77
25 XCD2,5/25V V 13 10 72
Wide angle lenses
28 XCD4,0/28P P 9 8 72
30 XCD3,5/30 11 10 77
38 XCD2,5/38V V 10 9 72
45 XCD3,5/45 9 7 67
32} XCD4/45P P 9 7 62
Normal lenses
55 32} XCD2,5/55V V 9 8 72
65 32} XCD2,8/65 10 6 67
Portrait lenses
80 32} XCD1,9/80 14 9 77
style="background:#ddf;font-size:175%;" rowspan=2 90 32} XCD 2,5/90V V

9 6

72

32} XCD 3,2/90

10 8

67

style="background:#ddf;font-size:175%;" 135 32} XCD 2,8/135

10 6


Bundled with dedicated 1.7× teleconverter.


XPan camera lenses

The Fujifilm TX-1, a rangefinder camera introduced in 1998, captures images on 135 film in either the conventional 24×36 mm or panoramic 24×65 mm formats. Outside Japan, this model was sold by Hasselblad under the name XPan. Its successor, the TX-2 (also known as XPan II), was released in 2003.

When comparing the panoramic format's diagonal angle of view to that of a "full-frame" 135 camera, the crop factor is ; for instance, a 90 mm lens designed for the XPan in panoramic mode corresponds roughly to a diagonal field of view equivalent to mm on a traditional 135 film camera.

Hasselblad XPan (Fujifilm TX) interchangeable lenses
Focal length
(mm)		 Maximum aperture Lens designation Optical design Closest focusing distance Physical specifications Remarks
Elements Groups Diameter×Length Weight Filter size (mm)
Ultra wide angle lenses
30 Template:F/ 5.6/30 mm Aspherical 10 8 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) ?×63.0 mm (2.5 in) 310 g (11 oz) 58 Complete set includes lens, viewfinder, lens hood, and center filter
Wide angle lenses
45 Template:F/ 4/45 mm 8 6 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) ?×47.0 mm (1.9 in) 235 g (8.3 oz) 49
Portrait lenses
90 Template:F/ 4/90 mm 9 7 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in) ?×73.0 mm (2.9 in) 365 g (12.9 oz) 49
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named HCD-sensors
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named HXcatalog
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