H series medium telephoto lens HASSELBLAD HC150mm

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H series medium telephoto lens HASSELBLAD HC150mm

A review and Photo example of the HASSELBLAD HC 150mm F3.2 with the HASSELBLAD X series camera.

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Gallery

The photo examples are as follows:

  • HASSELBLAD X2D-100C +XH-adapter
  • HASSELBLAD X2D-100C +XH-Converter0.8
  • HASSELBLAD X1D-50C +XH-Converter0.8
  • HASSELBLAD X1D-50C +XH-adapter
  • HASSELBLAD X1D-50C +XH-adapter +Extender13mm
  • HASSELBLAD X1D-50C +XH-adapter +Extender26mm

Review

  1. Overview
  2. Usability
  3. Summary
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1．Overview

The HASSELBLAD HC 150mm F3.2 is a 150mm focal length lens for Hasselblad H series cameras. Because it is an HC series, when used with a medium format camera HxD, it covers sensor sizes up to 40.2 x 53.7 mm, and the focal length is approximately 101 mm.

For HASSELBLAD X series cameras, X1D, X1DII, 907X, and X2D, it is used via either the XH Adapter or the XH CONVERTER 0.8. It is also possible to use the CONVERTER H x1.7 teleconverter in combination, and close-up photography is also possible using three types of EXTENSION TUBES H (13mm/26mm/52mm). Examples show results at 13mm and 26mm.

The focal length in 35mm format varies depending on the mount adapter used, as follows.

  • When using the X H Lens Adapter, the focal length is 120mm.
  • When using the XH CONVERTER 0.8, the focal length is 96.8mm.

In addition, the X series, including the HASSELBLAD X2D, can use a x1.7 teleconverter. When using a x1.7 teleconverter via the X H Lens Adapter, it can be used as a telephoto lens with a focal length of 204mm and a maximum aperture of F5.

Close-up photography is also possible using three types of EXTENSION TUBES H (13mm/26mm/52mm). An example using the 26mm extension tube H26 has been added to the gallery.

The new model of this lens with an orange dot has a different name from the old model, HC 150mm/3.2N. I compared the old lens configuration diagram in the old catalog with the new lens configuration diagram in the new catalog, but I couldn’t see the difference between the two. The coating may be different, but I haven’t been able to confirm the details.

○Accessory compatibility

  • <Good>
  • Extension-Tube-H (H13/H26/H52) can be used.
  • IBIS works when combined with XH Adapter for X2D.
  • IBIS works when combined with XH CONVERTER 0.8 for X2D.
  • Converter 1.7x (x1.7 teleconverter) can be used.
  • Image circle covers medium format film (41.5 x 56mm).
  • Can be used with LEICA S series cameras using Leica genuine mount adapter S-Adapter H.
  • Compatible with FUJIFILM’s genuine H MOUNT ADAPTER G.
  • <NG>
  • Let’s take tilt-shift shots! HTS 1,5 TILT AND SHIFT ADAPTER cannot be used.

2．Usability

The HASSELBLAD HC 150mm F3.2 is the second HC/HCD lens I purchased. When I attached it to my camera and checked the lens information, the firmware was 10.0.0 and the number of shutters was about 7,000. It is not yet 10,000, so there is room for more shutters. The lens alone weighs 1kg, and with the converter and camera it weighs nearly 2kg, so it is a bit difficult to use it for long periods of time by hand.

I knew from the serial number that autofocus would not work with the Hasselblad X series, but I purchased it. This is because, considering how often I use this lens, I could not make a decision until I bought an expensive orange dot that can use autofocus.

Of course, even with older lenses, autofocus is possible with the Hasselblad H series and Leica S series.

It can be difficult to check the focus of a 150mm lens with a general viewfinder, but the EVFs of the X1D, X1DII, and X2D have a detailed display and the partial magnification function helps me use manual focus without any problems.

３．Summary

In conclusion, to sum up the HASSELBLAD HC 150mm F3.2 is a large aperture telephoto lens. With the HASSELBLAD X series cameras, the focal length is 120mm and 96mm by using two types of adapters.

However, since the lenses I own are old, I don’t use it often because I can’t use autofocus with the HASSELBLAD X series cameras. I use this lens mainly with the LEICA S series, because with this camera, autofocus can be used even with old H lenses as long as the camera recognizes the lens.

○AF support

Lens firmware 19.1.0 is required to operate autofocus (AF) when mounting HC/HCD series lenses to the X1D, X1DII, X2D, or 907X via a mount adapter (X H Lens Adapter, XH CONVERTER 0.8). There are conditions for applying lens firmware 19.1.0, and lenses with firmware 18.0.0 or later are required. Firmware 19.1.0 cannot be applied to lenses with older firmware 17.0.0 or earlier.

The AF compatibility status for X Series cameras can be summarized as follows:

  1. All lenses with an orange dot are capable of AF.
    • However, AF does not work on the HC120 and HC120-II. This is a lens limitation imposed by Hasselblad.
  2. For non-orange dot lenses, it’s a bit more complicated.
    • If AF is possible
      • Lens with lens firmware 18.0.0 or later.
      • Lenses from 2010 or later with serial numbers starting with V and firmware 18.0.0 or later.
    • When AF is not possible
      • Lens with lens firmware earlier than 17.0.0.
      • Lenses manufactured before 2010 with serial numbers starting with S.
      • Fujinon brand lens.

There are exceptions to the above, and new firmware may be installed when the focus unit is replaced during lens repair.

The most reliable way to determine whether AF can be used with Hasselblad X series lenses is not just to determine from the serial number, but to attach the lens to a camera and check the actual lens firmware.

○About FUJINON lens

There are HC lenses from the Fujifilm brand SUPER EBC FUJINON that can be used with the HASSELBLAD HC camera, but only lenses with a maximum shutter speed of 1/800. Compared to the latest maximum shutter speed of 1/2000, the range of expression is narrower. Also, because the lens firmware is old, it is not possible to apply HC lens firmware 19.1.0, which is required to use autofocus (AF) on XCD mount cameras X1D, X1DII, 907X, and X2D.

Therefore, AF cannot be used even if it is attached to an XCD mount camera via two types of mount adapters, X H Lens Adapter, and XH CONVERTER 0.8.

Fuji Film brand HC lenses are not covered by Hasselblad’s repair support, and since Fuji Film no longer provides repair support, there is nothing that can be done in the event of a breakdown. Fuji Film brand H lenses are sold cheaply, but you need to be aware of this when purchasing.If it is a Hasselblad brand HC lens, even old lenses can be repaired at Hasselblad for a fee.

Since HC lenses are manufactured by Fujifilm, a mount adapter (H MOUNT ADAPTER G) is also available for the Fujifilm GFX series, which has the same sensor size as the X1D, X1DII, 907X, and X2D. This is for MF (manual focus) only, but you can use not only the camera’s mechanical shutter but also the lens shutter.

Specification and Competitor

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ItemsHASSELBLAD HC150mmCONTAX 645 SONNAR140mm
Focal length(mm)150140
Max aperture3.22.8
Min aperture3232
Leaf blade–9
Lens Construction8群9枚5群7枚
Min distance(m)1.31.3
Lens length(mm)12498
Max diameter(mm)8681
Filter Size(mm)7772
Weight(g)970688
Release date–1999
HC 150mmN lens specification

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Update history

  • 2024.9.18
  • 2024.04.23:modified article
  • 2022.02.15:firest post

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