Lens · prime
Carl Zeiss Planar 110mm f/2 FE
Carl Zeiss · from 1991
Discontinuedmedium-format
Zeiss calls it its fastest lens in 6x6 medium format. FE lens for the focal-plane-shutter 200-series bodies (no leaf shutter). Carl Zeiss Planar 110mm f/2 FE: 7 elements in 5 groups, 0.8m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 77 bayonet filters, 750g.
- Focal length
- 110mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Wedding
- Low light
Considerations
- Heavy (750g)
- FE version requires 200-series bodies
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 control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Legendary, creamy
Rendering: Dream-like at f/2
Colour: Excellent skin tones
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Databus contacts must be clean for metering on 200-series bodies
- Electronics can fail
Buying guide
Only usable on focal-plane-shutter 200/2000-series bodies. Test the electronics and aperture coupling.
Specifications
| Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focal Length | 110mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Focus | 0.8m |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Weight | 750g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $1800 - $3000
- Mint
- ~$3500
Indicative, no dated source.