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

The Hasselblad 50mm f/4 Distagon C T* is a classic wide-angle prime designed for the venerable 500 series V System medium format cameras. Part of Hasselblad's Carl Zeiss T* coated C lineup, this lens offers a moderately wide 50mm focal length (roughly equivalent to 31mm in 35mm terms) suited to landscape, architecture, and environmental portraiture. The Distagon optical formula is known for its ability to control distortion and maintain edge sharpness, traits that have kept these lenses in demand decades after their introduction.

This particular unit is sold in bargain (BGN) condition from KEH, meaning it shows significant cosmetic wear but remains functionally sound. At $568, it sits in the used market for V System glass, a segment where condition and optical quality vary widely. The chrome finish is the traditional aesthetic for the system, though purely cosmetic. Prospective buyers should be prepared for the realities of vintage medium format gear, including slower handling, manual everything, and the need for compatible V System bodies and backs.