hasselblad lens CF 150 sonnar , worth buying second hand ??

[mr_eamonn_brennan]

Hi all, keen on a this lens secondhand appx £150 good for portraits ? I am

amateur disappointed with digital and think this could be a useful lens to have

for the price of a teleconverter. Any comments

 

Eamonn Brennan

[jay_.]

I know Hasselblad equipment has been dropping in price, but I'd still be very suspicious of a 150CF for approx $250US. It should be 3-4 times that much. I would check it out *very carefully*.

[nick_wilson2]

I second Jay's word of caution (offers that seem too good to be true often are), but if all legit then the 150 is a good portrait lens as it has the mild 'flattening' of a short telephoto.

 

A 150 is a classic 'second' lens for hasselblad, if you don't want wide angle as a priority. Might not get in quite close enough for some ultra-tight portrait shots without a small extension tube.

 

All 'blad lenses are worth buying secondhand, but see if everything is working (shutter etc).

 

You need a camera body and back too! I assume you have them?!

[db1]

I've been watching 150CF lenses on that great big auction site we are not supposed to mention here on photo.net and beautiful lenses have been selling anywhere from $750 to $1000 and this usually includes a UV filter and/or hood. The older 150 C lenses have been going for $400-$600 depending on condition and sucker type.

good luck.

[brian_keller]

Is there any reason to not buy the CT* lens for a cheaper price? I assume optics are the same?

[tarashnat]

Brian,

 

Some may not be able to get used to the normally interlocked shutter speed and

aperture rings.

 

Taras