Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar C T* Lens for Hasselblad 500 Series V Mount, Black {Bayonet 50}

Hasselblad's 80mm f/2.8 Planar: the V System standard lens.

The 80mm focal length on medium format is roughly equivalent to a 50mm on 35mm film, making this Carl Zeiss Planar design the de facto normal lens for Hasselblad 500 Series shooters. T* anti-reflection coating controls flare and maintains contrast across the frame, which matters when you're working with a system built around extracting every possible tonal gradation from medium format film or digital backs.

At f/2.8, this lens gives you meaningful subject separation for a medium format standard lens, and the Planar optical design has decades of real-world proof behind it. Manual focus operation fits naturally into the deliberate, considered pace that medium format work demands. This is the lens that ships with more 500C and 500C/M bodies than any other, and it earned that position because it handles portraits, product work, and landscapes with equal confidence.

Adapters open this lens to Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX bodies, which means digital shooters outside the native V System can access Zeiss Planar rendering without committing to a full medium format film kit. For V System users, owning this lens isn't optional, it's the baseline.

Who It's For

Film photographers running Hasselblad 500 Series bodies get the lens this system was designed around, with T* coating delivering clean contrast on slide and negative film alike. Studio portrait photographers working at medium format pace will find the 80mm framing and f/2.8 aperture well-suited to head-and-shoulders work. Fuji GFX and Sony E shooters using adapters gain access to the Planar's proven optical rendering at manual focus. Photographers documenting architecture or objects for editorial and commercial use benefit from the focal length's natural perspective and the Planar design's low distortion characteristics.

Key Features

• Carl Zeiss Planar optical design with decades of proven performance
• T* anti-reflection coating controls flare and maintains edge contrast
• f/2.8 maximum aperture for subject separation in medium format
• Manual focus operation suits deliberate, considered medium format pace
• Fixed 80mm focal length as native standard for 500 Series
• Hasselblad V mount bayonet (Bayonet 50) system
• Black finish
• Compatible with 500C, 500C/M, and other V System bodies

FAQ

Is the 80mm f/2.8 Planar the right standard lens for a 500C/M?

Yes. The 80mm is the native standard lens for the entire 500 Series - it's what Hasselblad pairs with most bodies and what the system's meter integration assumes. On medium format, it delivers the angle of view and working distance of a 50mm on 35mm film.

What's the difference between the Planar and other 80mm options for V System?

The Planar is the proven design. Carl Zeiss built this optical formula over decades, and it performs across portraiture, product work, and general shooting without weakness. It's the lens most 500 shooters reach for first.

How does the T* coating affect image rendering?

T* suppresses internal reflections and flare, keeping contrast consistent edge to edge and preventing the low-contrast haze that kills medium format tonality. With a system designed to extract tonal separation, this coating does tangible work.

Can I use this lens on digital bodies?

Yes, with an adapter. The V mount works on Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX systems. Manual focus is required on all of these, and you lose the 500 System's built-in meter coupling, but the optical performance transfers directly.

What aperture range does the 80mm f/2.8 cover?

The lens stops down from f/2.8, but Hasselblad's published specs list f/2.8 as the maximum aperture. Check the barrel for the full aperture range marked on your copy.

Is this a coated or uncoated lens?

It's T* coated. This is the multicoated version, not an older uncoated design. The coating is integral to the optical performance.

What's the mechanical condition typically like on used examples?

Older 80mm Planars hold up well if shutters were maintained, but focus helicals can develop slight play and shutters may need cleaning. Always test the shutter and focus smoothness before purchasing.