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Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 CF
Carl Zeiss · 1982-2013
The Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 CF is the legendary standard lens for Hasselblad V system. Equivalent to roughly 50mm on 35mm format, this is the workhorse lens that defined medium format portraiture. The T* coating delivers excellent contrast and the Planar design provides outstanding sharpness across the frame.
Known for
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Wedding photography
- Studio work
- Documentary
Considerations
- Requires leaf shutter bodies
- Manual focus only
- Heavy compared to 35mm
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control4/5
Distortion Control5/5
Bokeh: Smooth, classic Zeiss rendering
Rendering: Medium format 3D pop with beautiful micro-contrast
Color: Neutral with excellent skin tones
Common Issues
- Shutter speeds can drift
- Helicoid grease can dry out
Buying Guide
Test shutter at all speeds. CF version preferred over older C version for improved coatings. FE versions have electronics for 200 series bodies.
Specifications
MountHasselblad V
Focal Length80mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades5
Min Focus0.9m
Filter Size60mm
Weight510g
Optical Design
FormulaPlanar
Elements7
Groups5
CoatingZeiss T*
Pricing
£400 - £700
Typical used price
Mint: ~£900
Most common Hasselblad lens, good availability
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