Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar C T* Late Lens for Hasselblad 500 Series V System, Black {Bayonet 60}

Hasselblad's workhorse 80mm Planar, the V System standard.

The 80mm focal length on medium format is what 50mm is on 35mm, a natural perspective that sits at the center of the V System lens lineup. This late-production Planar C T* version carries Carl Zeiss's T* multi-coating, which cuts flare and maintains contrast in ways that matter when you're shooting wide open at f/2.8 on 6x6 film or a digital back. The Bayonet 60 filter thread accommodates polarizers and ND filters without adapters.

Manual focus is the only mode here, and on a Hasselblad that's a workflow, not a limitation. The V System's ground glass finder rewards deliberate shooting, and this lens pairs with that pace. Adapted to Fuji GFX, Sony E, Canon RF, or Nikon Z via V-mount adapters, it brings the Planar's optical character to mirrorless medium format and full-frame bodies for photographers who want that specific rendering without building a full film kit.

Few lenses in the medium format world have as long or as well-documented a track record as this one. Decades of studio, portrait, and landscape work have proven what this Planar does at f/2.8 and stopped down.

Who It's For

Film photographers shooting the 500C, 500CM, or 501CM get the standard lens the system was built around, covering the full 6x6 frame at a natural field of view. Studio portrait photographers who already own a V System body will find f/2.8 on medium format gives subject separation that smaller formats don't replicate. Fuji GFX shooters adapting V glass get the Zeiss T* coating and Planar rendering at a price well below equivalent native GFX lenses. Documentary and street photographers who shoot medium format film and want one lens to cover most situations will find the 80mm focal length earns its keep daily.

Key Features

• 80mm focal length, standard perspective for 6x6 medium format
• f/2.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field
• Planar C T* optical design with Carl Zeiss multi-coating
• Manual focus, Hasselblad V mount
• Bayonet 60 filter thread without adapters
• Compatible with V System film cameras and digital backs
• Adaptable to mirrorless bodies via V-mount converters

FAQ

Is this the standard lens for the Hasselblad V System?

Yes. The 80mm is the normal lens for 6x6 medium format, equivalent to 50mm on 35mm film. It's the reference focal length most V System shooters own first.

What does the T* coating do?

Carl Zeiss's T* multi-coating reduces internal reflections and flare while preserving contrast, especially noticeable when shooting wide open at f/2.8 or in high-contrast light.

Can I use this on digital cameras?

Yes, with V-mount adapters. It works on Fuji GFX, Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mirrorless bodies, as well as on digital backs for the V System itself.

What's the difference between the C and earlier Planar versions?

The C designation indicates improved optical coatings and mechanical refinement. This late version includes the T* coating, which is the most advanced iteration of the design.

Does this lens have autofocus?

No. The V System is all manual focus. That's by design - the ground glass finder and deliberate shooting pace are part of the system's workflow.

What filter size does it use?

Bayonet 60. You can mount polarizers, ND filters, and other optics directly without step-up rings.

How does the rendering compare to modern medium format lenses?

The Planar has a specific character - smooth bokeh, gentle contrast, and a rendering that's defined decades of studio and portrait work. It won't look like contemporary glass, and that's the point.