Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar CF T* Lens for Hasselblad 500 Series V System, Black Review

The Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar CF T* is a normal-length prime for the legendary 500 Series V System medium format cameras. With its Carl Zeiss Planar optical design and T* anti-reflection coating, this lens has been a workhorse for portrait, wedding, and general-purpose medium format photography since the V system's heyday. The f/2.8 maximum aperture and 80mm focal length on the 6x6 format deliver a field of view roughly equivalent to a 50mm on full-frame, making it a versatile standard lens.

This particular listing is a used copy in excellent condition, though the focus trim ring is noted as cracked. At $705, it represents the accessible entry point for anyone building out a Hasselblad V system kit or replacing a kit lens. The CF generation includes built-in shutter and remains compatible with the full range of 500 Series bodies. Expect the typical Zeiss rendering: sharp across the frame, smooth bokeh, and excellent color rendition that medium format is known for.