Lens · prime
Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 FE
Carl Zeiss · from 1991
Discontinuedmedium-format
FE lens for focal-plane-shutter 200-series bodies (no leaf shutter), with databus contacts. Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 FE: 7 elements in 5 groups, 0.6m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 50 bayonet filters, 410g.
- Focal length
- 80mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Studio
- Fashion
- Wedding
- TTL flash work
Considerations
- Requires 200 series body
- Electronic complexity
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Classic Zeiss
Rendering: 3D pop
Colour: Neutral
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 | 80mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.6m |
| Filter Size | 50mm |
| Weight | 410g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $400 - $700
- Mint
- ~$900
Indicative, no dated source.