F4 Lenses for 503CW

[simon_ranshaw]

Hi,

Could anyne tell me the difference (if any) between the following lenses:-

 

1/ Sonnar CF

2/ Sonnar T

3/ CM Fit (expect this is one of above perhaps mid-describes)

 

many thanks

[paul_gardener]

Sonnar CF (F4) 150 or later 180 mm medium telephotolens.

60mm bajonet for filters and shades from 1982 onwards.

Multicoating

 

Sonnar T* Later C type lens from 1976 till 1982

50 mm bajonet for filters and shades.

Multicoating

 

CM fit suitable for 500 series cameras from 1957.

These lenses may also be used with 2000/200 series cameras exc. 202FA

 

Maybe a good idea to get acquainted with the Hasselblad system before

buying a camera.

Recommended reading:

1. Hasselblad compendium by Rick Nordin 2. The Hasselblad Manual by Ernst Wildi

[stever_max]

The C lenses are chrome and have a Compur shutter which has not been made many years. Parts are hard to come by and they cannot always be serviced.

 

Stick with CF lenses [which I have] or newer lenses. If you do not use the 2000/200 series of cameras you might want to save money by not getting the CFi or other electronic lenses.

 

I recommend doing your research as Paul has suggested as well as seaching the internet.

 

Warning: Handling a Hasselblad can be hazardous to you wallet. ;^)}

 

Steve

[paul_gardener]

Most C type lenses with T* are black.

The 150 T* is only available in black finnish.

They demand more attention but are full metal constructions where CF lenses use plastic parts.

A well treated C lens will last several decades of professional use

provided it is serviced in time.

The mainspring for the shutter is the same as the one in CF lenses so that will not present a problem.

There are plenty of C type lenses available that are used as a source for spares.Do not worry about the parts situation.

A nice lens from the C series will cost about the same as an average lens from the CF series.

In the long run C lenses may outlive CF ones due to their full metal construction.

 

Spares for early CF lenses are becoming more difficult to obtain.

The front lens for a CF 150 is no longer available according to my repair man.

[simon_ranshaw]

Many thanks for your advice and input guys,

Simon