Hasselblad V APO super-telephoto at 500mm, conventional refractive design with apochromatic correction for 6x6.
The Hasselblad C 500mm f/8 is a super-telephoto prime for the Hasselblad V 6x6 system — C-series with leaf shutter. On 6x6 format, 500mm ≈ 270mm full-frame equivalent. Provides extreme telephoto reach for the V system. Hasselblad V mount.
f/8 maximum aperture. 500mm focal length (Hasselblad V; ~270mm FF equivalent). C-series leaf shutter. Manual focus. Hasselblad V mount.
The C 500mm f/8 is a specialist long telephoto for Hasselblad V cameras — the f/8 aperture allows a more compact design than a faster equivalent. The leaf shutter provides full flash sync at all speeds. For wildlife and distant subjects at medium format quality.
On the used market the Hasselblad C 500mm f/8 is a specialist V super-telephoto. Condition checks: leaf shutter, front element. Hasselblad V mount.