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Carl Zeiss Sonnar 250mm f/4 CF
Carl Zeiss · 1982-2006
The Carl Zeiss Sonnar 250mm f/4 CF is the standard telephoto for Hasselblad, roughly equivalent to 140mm on 35mm format. One stop faster than the Superachromat version at much lower cost. Excellent for portraits and nature.
Known for
- Portraits
- Nature
- Sports
- Telephoto landscapes
Considerations
- Some CA visible in high contrast
- Heavy for handheld
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control3/5
Vignetting Control5/5
Distortion Control5/5
Bokeh: Beautiful compression
Rendering: Classic Sonnar
Color: Neutral
Common Issues
- Tripod mount can wear
Buying Guide
Much more affordable than the Superachromat. Excellent value.
Specifications
MountHasselblad V
Focal Length250mm
Max Aperturef/4
Min Aperturef/45
Aperture Blades5
Min Focus2.5m
Filter Size60mm
Weight850g
Optical Design
FormulaSonnar
Elements5
Groups5
CoatingZeiss T*
Pricing
£400 - £700
Typical used price
Mint: ~£850
Value telephoto option
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