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Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Distagon C T* Lens for Hasselblad 500 Series V System, Chrome {63}

Model #225351
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Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Distagon C T*, the V System's wide-angle cornerstone.

On a Hasselblad 500-series body, 50mm sits at the wider end of the standard range, giving you enough angular coverage for architecture, environmental portraits, and landscape work without distorting into ultra-wide territory. The Distagon design handles close focus well, and the C-series leaf shutter built into this lens means full flash sync at every speed your 500-series body can achieve. That alone makes it a different tool than a focal-plane-shutter setup.

The T* coating on the optical elements controls flare and contrast in ways that matter when you're shooting into light or across bright skies. The chrome finish places this lens in the earlier production run of the C series, before Hasselblad moved to the matte black CF bodies. It takes 63mm filters and mounts natively to any Hasselblad V System body. With an appropriate adapter it can also be used on Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX cameras, which opens up the optical character of this glass to digital shooters who don't own a Hasselblad body.

Who It's For

Hasselblad 500-series film shooters working location portraits or interiors will get direct use from the built-in leaf shutter and the 50mm field of view. Landscape photographers shooting medium format film who need a wider-than-normal perspective without committing to an ultra-wide focal length will find this focal length sits at an useful middle ground. Digital photographers on Fuji GFX, Sony E, Canon RF, or Nikon Z bodies running V-mount adapters can access the T* coated Distagon rendering for studio or deliberate-pace work. Collectors building chrome-era V System kits have a direct reason to seek out this specific finish variant.

Key Features

  • 50mm focal length optimized for wide-angle work on V System bodies
  • f/4 maximum aperture with leaf shutter built into the lens
  • T* coating controls flare and contrast in high-contrast lighting
  • Chrome finish indicates early C-series production
  • Native Hasselblad V mount with 63mm filter thread
  • Full flash sync at all shutter speeds via leaf shutter mechanism

FAQ

What's the angle of view on this 50mm when mounted to a Hasselblad V System body?
On the 500 series, 50mm gives you wide-angle coverage suitable for architecture, environmental portraits, and landscapes without pushing into ultra-wide distortion territory.
Does the leaf shutter in this lens affect flash sync?
Yes. The C-series leaf shutter syncs flash at every speed your 500-series body supports, unlike focal-plane-shutter designs that cap out at a particular sync speed.
What does the T* coating do?
T* coating controls flare and contrast, which matters when you're shooting into light or across bright skies.
Can I use this lens on a digital camera?
With an appropriate adapter, it works on Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX bodies, letting you use the optical character of this glass on digital systems if you don't own a Hasselblad camera.
What filter size does this lens take?
63mm filters attach directly to the front element.
How does the chrome finish relate to production timeline?
The chrome finish indicates this lens is from the earlier C-series production run, before Hasselblad transitioned to matte black CF bodies.
SpecificationValue
Focal Length50mm
Max Aperturef/4
MountHasselblad V
Filter Thread63mm
FinishChrome
Lens SeriesC
CoatingT*
Compatible SystemsHasselblad 500 Series V System

This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.

Brand Name Hasselblad
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Hasselblad V, Hasselblad C
Lens Type Wide-Angle
Max Focal Length 50mm
Min Focal Length 50mm