Lens · prime
Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 CF
Carl Zeiss · from 1982
Standard lens for the Hasselblad V system, with a built-in Prontor CF leaf shutter (speeds to 1/500 s). Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 CF: 7 elements in 5 groups, 0.9m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 60 bayonet filters, 510g.
- Focal length
- 80mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- 120
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Studio
- General medium format
Considerations
- Leaf shutter limits speeds to 1/500 s
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Bokeh: Smooth, refined
Rendering: The Zeiss look - micro-contrast, depth
Colour: Neutral, accurate
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
C Chrome
1957-1982
Chrome barrel (black from 1973), single coating (T* multi-coating from 1973–74)
Original design, more flare prone
CF (black)
1982-2013
Black barrel, T* coating
Improved coating and mechanics
CFE
1998-2013
Databus contacts; internal improvements
Final version, with electronic contacts for 200-series metering. A lower-cost CB version (6 elements) was also offered.
C (1957-82), CF (1982-2013) and CFE (1998-2013) versions; the CFE adds electronics for cameras with built-in exposure metering (Hasselblad brochure).
Common issues
- Leaf shutter wear or timing drift
- Aperture and helicoid stiffness
- Haze or fungus in elements
Buying guide
Test the leaf shutter at all speeds and listen for hesitation. Check the glass for haze or fungus and the focusing for smoothness.
Specifications
| Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focal Length | 80mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.9m |
| Filter Size | 60mm |
| Weight | 510g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £400 - £700
- Mint
- ~£900
Indicative, no dated source.