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

Hasselblad's 80mm f/2.8 Planar CFE T*: the V System standard lens.

The 80mm focal length on medium format is the closest equivalent to what 50mm is on full-frame, a natural, undistorted perspective that works across portraiture, still life, and documentary work alike. The Planar CFE T* optical design carries Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflection coating, which keeps contrast strong and flare controlled even when shooting toward light sources. At f/2.8, you have enough speed to work in low available light while keeping the subject plane distinct from background detail in the way medium format renders out-of-focus areas.

The CFE designation means this lens includes an integrated Compur leaf shutter, which allows full flash sync at any shutter speed, a meaningful advantage in studio or location portrait work where you want to balance strobes against ambient light. Bayonet 60 filter thread keeps standard screw-in filters in play for landscape and product shooters. Native to the Hasselblad 500 Series V System, the lens also adapts to Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX bodies with appropriate adapters, so V-mount glass remains accessible to photographers who have moved to mirrorless systems.

This is the lens that shipped with Hasselblad 500-series bodies for decades, there is a reason it stayed the kit standard for so long.

Who It's For

Portrait photographers working with V-system film or digital backs will find the 80mm perspective flattering and the f/2.8 aperture enough to separate subjects cleanly. Studio photographers using strobe lighting will get direct value from the leaf shutter's full flash sync at any speed, making it easier to kill ambient and control exposure precisely. Documentary and travel photographers shooting on medium format film want a compact, single focal length that handles a broad range of situations without excess bulk. Mirrorless shooters on Sony E or Fuji GFX who want to bring V-mount optics into a modern workflow can do so with a straightforward adapter.

Key Features

• 80mm focal length with natural, undistorted perspective on medium format
• f/2.8 maximum aperture for subject separation and low-light work
• Planar CFE T* optical design with Carl Zeiss anti-reflection coating
• Integrated Compur leaf shutter with full flash sync at any speed
• Bayonet 60 filter thread for standard filters
• Hasselblad V-mount with adapter compatibility to mirrorless systems

FAQ

Is 80mm the right focal length for medium format?

Yes - on medium format, 80mm gives you the same natural, undistorted perspective that 50mm delivers on full-frame. It works across portraiture, still life, and documentary work without optical compromise.

What does the CFE designation mean?

CFE indicates an integrated Compur leaf shutter, which syncs flash at any shutter speed. This matters in studio and location work where you're balancing strobes against ambient light.

Does T* coating actually reduce flare?

Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflection coating keeps contrast strong and minimizes flare when you're shooting toward light sources - noticeable in backlit situations.

Can I use this lens on mirrorless cameras?

The lens is native to Hasselblad V-mount bodies, but it adapts to Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji GFX systems with appropriate adapters, so you're not locked into film bodies.

Is f/2.8 fast enough for low light?

On medium format, f/2.8 gives you enough speed to work in dim available light while maintaining the subject separation medium format is known for - you'll get shallow depth of field relative to full-frame standards.

What filter size does this lens use?

Bayonet 60 filter thread - standard screw-in filters attach directly, making it practical for landscape and product work.