Lens · prime
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 150mm f/2.8 FE
Carl Zeiss · from 1991
Discontinuedmedium-format
FE lens for focal-plane-shutter 200-series bodies (no leaf shutter). Carl Zeiss Sonnar 150mm f/2.8 FE: 5 elements in 4 groups, 1.4m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 77 bayonet filters, 680g.
- Focal length
- 150mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 4
Known for
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Wedding
- Low light
Considerations
- Requires 200 series body
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance5, level 5 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Exceptional
Rendering: Stunning portraits
Colour: Beautiful 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 | 150mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 1.4m |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Weight | 680g |
Optical design
| Formula | Sonnar |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $1000 - $1800
- Mint
- ~$2200
Indicative, no dated source.