Hasselblad's copy/macro lens — S-Planar 135mm f/5.6 designed for close-range reproduction.
The Hasselblad S-Planar 135mm f/5.6 is a specialised close-range lens for Hasselblad V-system cameras — the S-Planar designation indicates a lens optimised for close-range reproduction and copy work rather than general photography.
Optically designed for flat-field close-range work — optimised for 1:1 to 1:5 reproduction ratios. The S-Planar (later called Makro-Planar) excels at copying flat originals onto flat film. Not optimised for infinity.
Hasselblad V-mount with Compur leaf shutter. Designed for close-range and reproduction work. 6x6 coverage. Manual focus. The S-Planar was the precursor to the Makro-Planar designation.
Available used at mid-range prices. A specialist tool for Hasselblad copy and macro work. Not a general-purpose lens — optimised for close-range. For Hasselblad V-system macro and reproduction photography.