Lens · fisheye
Carl Zeiss Distagon 30mm f/3.5 CF Fisheye
Carl Zeiss · from 1982
Discontinuedmedium-format
Full-frame fisheye with 180 degree diagonal coverage; Zeiss supplies screw-in filters that form part of the optical design, so one must be fitted. Carl Zeiss Distagon 30mm f/3.5 CF Fisheye: 8 elements in 7 groups, 0.3m minimum focus, 1365g.
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 7
Known for
- Creative photography
- Interiors
- Architecture
- Extreme wide
Considerations
- Extreme distortion
- No external filters
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control1, level 1 of 5
Bokeh: Fisheye character
Rendering: 180° diagonal coverage
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Filters often missing; one must be fitted for correct focus
Buying guide
Check that the filter set is present (at least the neutral glass). Check the glass and focusing.
Specifications
| Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focal Length | 30mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Weight | 1365g |
Optical design
| Formula | Distagon |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $800 - $1400
- Mint
- ~$1700
Indicative, no dated source.