Hasselblad 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 HC Digital Autofocus Lens for Hasselblad H Series {95}

Hasselblad HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5: the H-system's workhorse zoom.

The HC 50-110mm f/3.5-4.5 covers the focal range that medium format shooters reach for most often, from moderate wide to short telephoto, all in a single autofocus lens on the Hasselblad H mount. That range is genuinely useful on location, where swapping primes mid-shoot costs time and missed moments. The 95mm filter thread signals the glass inside is built to the scale the format demands.

For a system where most serious shooters default to primes, a zoom that holds its own optically earns its place in the bag. This lens lets you work fluidly across a scene without compromising the tonal depth and rendering quality that draws photographers to medium format in the first place. At the price point where H-system glass lives, this zoom represents one of the more practical ways to own real focal length range on the platform.

Who It's For

Editorial and commercial portrait photographers who need to shift between tighter head-and-shoulders framing and a looser environmental look without changing lenses mid-session will find the 50-110mm range directly useful. Wedding photographers working H-system bodies during formals and details benefit from the same flexibility. Travel and documentary shooters who bring medium format on assignment can carry one lens that spans the range they'll use most than packing multiple primes for a demanding day of work.

Key Features

• 50-110mm focal length with autofocus on Hasselblad H mount
• f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture across zoom range
• 95mm filter thread for optical scale and glass mass
• Medium format zoom for editorial and location work
• Single autofocus lens eliminates mid-shoot prime swaps
• Renders tonal depth and color separation of H-system optics

FAQ

What focal length range does this lens cover?

50-110mm on the Hasselblad H mount. That's moderate wide to short telephoto in a single autofocus lens, eliminating lens swaps on location.

What's the maximum aperture?

f/3.5 at 50mm, f/4.5 at 110mm. The aperture widens as you zoom out, typical for zooms at this scale.

What filter size does it use?

95mm filters. That thread diameter reflects the optical assembly and glass mass you get with medium format.

Is this lens autofocus?

Yes, it has autofocus on the H-system bodies that support it. You also get manual focus override for precision work.

Where does this lens sit optically compared to H-system primes?

It's built to hold tonal depth and rendering quality across the zoom range. For a system where most shooters favor primes, this zoom earns its bag space because it doesn't force you to choose between speed and flexibility.

Who benefits most from this focal range?

Location shooters and editorial work where you need real range without constant lens changes. The 50-110mm span covers everything from environmental portraits to tighter compression without a third lens.