Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Distagon C T* Lens for Hasselblad 500 Series V System, Black Review

The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Distagon C T* is a wide-angle lens designed for the legendary Hasselblad 500 series V System medium format cameras. Part of the Carl Zeiss T* lineup, it delivers the classic rendering and build quality Hasselblad shooters expect from a vintage V system optic. At 50mm on medium format, it offers a field of view roughly equivalent to a 31mm lens on full-frame 35mm, making it well-suited for environmental portraits, architecture, and landscape work where edge-to-edge sharpness matters.

This is a used lens in excellent-plus condition from KEH, priced at $513. It sits on the more affordable end of the V system lens catalog, making it an accessible entry point for film photographers looking to expand their kit. The compact C variant lacks a shutter (which resides in the body), keeping weight and complexity down. While modern alternatives exist, shooters committed to the 500 series ecosystem will appreciate the optical pedigree and the T* multicoating for contrast and flare resistance.