Hasselblad 300mm f/4.5 HC Digital Autofocus Lens for Hasselblad H Series {95}

Hasselblad HC 300mm f/4.5: medium format reach, native autofocus.

At 300mm on a medium format sensor, the perspective compression and subject isolation this lens produces operates on a different scale than anything in the 35mm world. The f/4.5 maximum aperture is well-suited to the larger format's inherently shallower depth of field characteristics, and the native autofocus integration with Hasselblad H Series bodies means you're not sacrificing speed for format size. A 95mm filter thread accommodates large-diameter circular polarizers and neutral density filters without vignetting.

Lenses built for the H System are designed around the imaging circle required by medium format digital backs, so edge-to-edge rendering holds up across high-resolution sensors where smaller-format glass would fall apart. For photographers already invested in the H System ecosystem, this is the telephoto that rounds out the kit without any adapter compromises or loss of electronic communication with the body.

At this focal length in medium format, you're working with a tool that commands a specific kind of shooting discipline, and rewards it.

Who It's For

Wildlife and nature photographers shooting on H Series bodies will find the 300mm reach paired with native autofocus a practical combination for subjects that don't hold still. Portrait photographers working with medium format backs benefit from the focal length's compression at distances that keep the shooting environment relaxed. Documentary and editorial shooters who need to work discreetly at distance while retaining the tonal depth medium format delivers will find this lens fits that brief. Studio photographers extending into outdoor commercial work gain a telephoto option that communicates fully with their existing H System bodies and backs.

Key Features

• 300mm native Hasselblad H-mount telephoto for medium format
• f/4.5 maximum aperture optimized for format depth of field
• Native autofocus with full electronic integration
• 95mm filter thread for large-diameter accessories
• Edge-to-edge sharpness across high-resolution digital backs

FAQ

What makes this 300mm different from telephoto lenses designed for 35mm cameras?

On medium format, 300mm delivers perspective compression and subject isolation that doesn't scale down from smaller sensors. You're working with a fundamentally different imaging circle and depth of field behavior-the format size changes how the lens renders, not just magnification.

Does autofocus work reliably with Hasselblad H Series bodies?

Yes. This is native H-mount glass, so autofocus integrates directly with the camera's metering, flash, and body electronics. No adapters, no compromises on speed or communication.

What's the practical depth of field at f/4.5 in medium format?

Shallower than you'd expect from the aperture number alone. Medium format's larger sensor and longer working distances compound the effect-f/4.5 here isolates subjects more aggressively than an f/4 telephoto on 35mm.

Will this lens vignette with large circular polarizers?

No. The 95mm filter thread is oversized enough to accommodate full-diameter polarizers and ND filters without edge darkening.

How does image quality hold up at the edges on high-resolution H-series backs?

The lens is optimized for medium format's imaging circle, so edge-to-edge rendering stays sharp across H1 and H2 sensors. Smaller-format glass degrades noticeably at the corners on high-MP medium format backs.

What kind of shooting does this focal length demand?

Deliberation. 300mm in medium format isn't fast to acquire targets or reframe. You're committing to subject distance and composition before you press the shutter-the format rewards that discipline with image quality that justifies the constraint.