HASSELBLAD PLANAR 2.8/80(6elements)
Review of using Hasselblad Planar 80mm 6-elements with a digital camera
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Photo example(Leica S typ007 / HASSELBLAD X2D)
Impression
It was manufactured in 1956. The mount side is stamped “MADE IN GERMANY WEST FOR HASSELBLAD”.
Since I do not have any other Planar 80mm lenses, I have not compared their performance, but I like the softness of the old lens.
X2D is used with sensor shutter, and LEICA S typ007 is used with camera shutter.
The following mount adapters are used. Both are just connection adapters without a lens shutter drive mechanism.
- Hasselblad Hasselblad XV Lens Adapter for X1D-50c1
- 6024 Leica S Adapter V
Since both cameras have a medium format digital sensor, a factor of 0.8 is applied, which is equivalent to 64mm in 35mm format. 6×6 lens coverage means that even with a medium format digital sensor, there are no complaints on the periphery. In fact, I think it is wonderful that a lens 67 years old as of 2023 can be so practical. It makes me think that a lens is an asset.
The focus ring is at the very front of the lens, but if you use the mount adapter, it is in an easy-to-use position. The aperture preview button is a bit fiddly and needs to be handled with care.
For playing with the mount, it is nice to have a preview button.

Specification
V-mount lens with a focal length of 80 mm.
The aperture is almost equally spaced from f/2.8 to f/22 with no half stops.
It is a C-type lens with no electrical contacts.
It has a rotation angle of about 250 degrees from infinity to the shortest 3feet (0.914m).
Item | Value | note |
focal length(mm) | 80 | |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 | |
Minimum aperture | 22 | |
Leaf blade | 5 | |
Lens configuration | 4groups 6elements | |
Minimum distance(m) | 0.914 | 3feet |
Lens length(mm) | 52 | |
Lens max diameter(mm) | 76 | |
Filter type | B50 | |
Weight(g) | 458 | |
Release date | ? |
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