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

Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar CF T*: the 500-series standard bearer

The 80mm focal length on medium format is the rough equivalent of a 50mm in 35mm terms, and Hasselblad built this Planar CF T* as the natural, all-purpose lens for the 500 Series V System. At f/2.8, it gives you enough light-gathering for indoor work and controlled depth of field without the bulk of faster glass. The CF designation matters: it means the lens houses its own Compur leaf shutter, but remains fully compatible with focal-plane shutter bodies in the 500 series lineup, giving you genuine flexibility across different V System bodies.

Zeiss Planar optics with T* anti-reflective coating keep flare in check and maintain contrast across the frame, even when shooting toward light sources. The Bayonet 60 filter mount is standard for the V System and accepts a wide range of filters and accessories. This is the Japanese Market Star Model, identifiable by the star marking, and it shares the same optical formula as the standard version.

For anyone shooting medium format film or adapting to a mirrorless digital body via Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, or Fuji GFX mounts, this lens represents the core of what the V System was designed around. Buying into this glass is buying into a proven optical standard that Hasselblad photographers relied on for decades.

Who It's For

Film photographers running Hasselblad 500C/M, 501CM, or 503CW bodies will find this the first lens to mount, it covers studio portraiture and environmental work with equal competence at f/2.8. Fuji GFX shooters chasing a specific medium-format rendering can adapt it with a V-to-GFX adapter and get the Zeiss Planar character digitally. Documentary and editorial photographers who want a single-lens travel kit for square-format medium format will appreciate the 80mm field of view on 6x6. Sony E and Nikon Z users experimenting with legacy glass also have a clear path to this optic via widely available adapters.

Key Features

• 80mm focal length, standard normal lens for medium format 6x6 frame
• f/2.8 maximum aperture for controlled depth of field and available light
• Hasselblad V mount with Bayonet 60 filter attachment
• CF design with built-in Compur leaf shutter, compatible with focal-plane bodies
• Zeiss Planar optics with T* anti-reflective coating
• Japanese Market Star Model with identical optical formula

FAQ

What's the difference between this CF lens and a C lens for the 500 series?

The CF designation means the lens has a built-in Compur leaf shutter but still works with focal-plane shutter bodies in the V System lineup. A C lens requires the body to have the shutter mechanism.

Is 80mm really the standard lens for medium format?

On a 6x6 frame, 80mm is the normal focal length, equivalent to roughly 50mm on 35mm film. Hasselblad designed this as the core lens for the 500 series for that reason.

Can I use this lens on digital mirrorless cameras?

Yes, with an adapter. The Hasselblad V mount accepts adapters for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX systems, though you'll lose autofocus and some electronic features depending on the adapter.

What does the T* coating do?

It's Zeiss's multi-element anti-reflective coating that reduces flare and improves contrast, especially useful when shooting into light or in contrasty scenes.

What's the Bayonet 60 filter mount?

It's the standard filter mount for Hasselblad V System lenses. It accepts a wide range of 60mm filters, hoods, and accessories designed for the system.

What does the star marking mean on this lens?

This is the Japanese Market Star Model. The optical formula is identical to the standard version, but these models were designated with a star marking for that market.

How fast is this lens for film work?

At f/2.8, it gathers enough light for indoor shooting and gives you control over depth of field without requiring the bulk and expense of f/2 or faster medium format glass.