Hasselblad's C-era macro — the Zeiss S-Planar C 120mm f/5.6, the flat-field close-up lens of the V system.
The Carl Zeiss S-Planar C 120mm f/5.6 is the close-up and macro lens of the Hasselblad V system in its C form, with the coupled leaf shutter and C-series barrel. The S-Planar designation marks it as a Planar optimised for close-range reproduction rather than distant subjects, and it served as the system's dedicated flat-field macro before the later Makro-Planar took over the role.
This is a manual-focus Hasselblad V lens with an integral leaf shutter, the C design coupling aperture and shutter through the linked ring. Its maximum aperture is f/5.6, a slower speed typical of a macro-corrected design, and it covers the 6x6 frame as an S-Planar tuned for high correction at close focus. It was commonly used with extension tubes and bellows to reach higher magnifications on the square format.
Because it is corrected for close distances, the S-Planar 120mm renders copy work, product shots and small objects with even flat-field sharpness that a standard lens would not match at short range. It also doubles as a moderate short telephoto for portraits and general work when focused further away, so it was valued as a specialist close-up lens that could still serve a second purpose in the field.
The C S-Planar 120mm is a niche lens and less common than the standard optics, appealing to close-up and reproduction photographers. Check the coupled leaf shutter fires accurately at all speeds, inspect the glass for haze, fungus and separation, and confirm the coating is clean. Verify the focus and coupled ring move smoothly and the aperture blades are dry, and consider whether matching extension accessories are included.