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A review and Photo example of the HASSELBLAD HC 150mm F3.2 with the HASSELBLAD X series camera.
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Table of contents
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
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.
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- 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
The autofocus capabilities of HASSELBLAD X-series cameras are as follows:
| Orange Dot Lens – Firmware 19.1.0 | Standard lens, firmware version 19.1.0 | Standard lens | ||||
| Mount Adapter | XH−Adapter | XH-Converter-x0.8 | XH−Adapter | XH-Converter-x0.8 | XH−Adapter | XH-Converter-x0.8 |
| AutoFocus | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | × | × |
To mount HC/HCD series lenses on a Hasselblad X series camera via a mount adapter (XH Adapter, XH CONVERTER 0.8) and enable autofocus, the lens firmware must be version 19.1.0. Furthermore, applying firmware 19.1.0 requires a lens with firmware version 18.0.0 or later. In other words, lenses with firmware version 17.0.0 or earlier cannot have firmware 19.1.0 applied.
- Orange Dot Lenses
- Lenses with an orange mark, commonly known as “orange dot” lenses, have firmware version 18.0.0 or later. Autofocus will function after updating to firmware version 19.1.0.
- Standard Lenses
- AF-enabled Lenses
- If the lens firmware is 18.0.0 or later, AF will function after updating to firmware version 19.1.0.
- Non-Orange Dot Lenses: Some lenses manufactured after 2010 with serial numbers starting with “V” have firmware version 18.0.0 or later.
- Non-AF Lenses
- Lenses with firmware version 17.0.0 or earlier
- Lenses with serial numbers starting with “S” (manufactured between 2000 and 2009)
- AF-enabled Lenses
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
Regarding cameras that can use H lenses, there was a medium format film camera called the FUJIFILM GX series, sold by Fujifilm, which used 645 film and was equivalent to the HASSELBLAD H1. There were also lenses sold under the Fujifilm brand, specifically the SUPER EBC FUJINON name.
While there are two brands, SUPER EBC FUJINON and HASSELBLAD, both are compatible with HASSELBLAD H-series cameras. The SUPER EBC FUJINON lenses have a maximum shutter speed of 1/800, equivalent to the standard HASSELBLAD H-series lenses.
Furthermore, due to the outdated lens firmware, it is not possible to apply the HC lens firmware 19.1.0 required for autofocus (AF) on XCD mount cameras such as the X1D, X1DII, 907X, and X2D.
Therefore, even when mounted on an XCD mount camera via two types of mount adapters, the X H Lens Adapter and XH CONVERTER 0.8, AF cannot be used.
Fujifilm-branded HC lenses are not covered by Hasselblad’s repair support, and Fujifilm has discontinued repair services for them, meaning there’s nothing you can do if they break down. Fujifilm-branded H lenses are sold at a low price, but you need to be aware of this before purchasing. Hasselblad-branded HC lenses, even older ones, can be repaired by Hasselblad for a fee.
Since HC lenses are manufactured by Fujifilm, a mount adapter (H MOUNT ADAPTER G) is available for the Fujifilm GFX series, which uses the same sensor size as the X1D, X1DII, 907X, and X2D.
This adapter allows manual focus only, and the camera can use both the leaf shutter and the camera’s mechanical shutter.
Specification and Competitor
| Items | HASSELBLAD HC150mm | CONTAX 645 SONNAR140mm |
| Focal length(mm) | 150 | 140 |
| Max aperture | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Min aperture | 32 | 32 |
| Leaf blade | – | 9 |
| Lens Construction | 8群9枚 | 5群7枚 |
| Min distance(m) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Lens length(mm) | 124 | 98 |
| Max diameter(mm) | 86 | 81 |
| Filter Size(mm) | 77 | 72 |
| Weight(g) | 970 | 688 |
| Release date | – | 1999 |
HC 150mmN lens specification
Reference links
- HASSELBLAD HC150mm official introduction page
- HASSELBLAD H-series Extension Tube official introduction page
- Hasselblad Lens Production Year Confirmation web site
Update history
- 2024.9.18
- 2024.04.23:modified article
- 2022.02.15:firest post
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