I want A Hasselblad. Talk Me Out Of It!

[Pieter12]

I agree, the 40 FLE is amazing. But it is a challenge to use well, and I know I have not mastered it:

https://worldofdecay.blogspot.com/2024/07/danger-gas-and-review-of-zeiss-40mm-4.html?m=1

The Schneider 40mm f/3.5 for the Rollei 6008/Hy6 is pretty sweet too, and smaller and lighter.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Isn't your RB67 an SLR?

It is, but it's not 6x6...

 

[djdister]

I had a Hasselblad 500 c/m with the 50, 80 and 150mm lenses - the trifecta. I found it to be very hand-holdable with the 50 or 80mm lenses. Keep in mind if you put it on a tripod you either have to look down into the waist level finder (so, a lower tripod position), or get one of the prism finders to use the camera at eye level on a tripod.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I had a Hasselblad 500 c/m with the 50, 80 and 150mm lenses - the trifecta. I found it to be very hand-holdable with the 50 or 80mm lenses. Keep in mind if you put it on a tripod you either have to look down into the waist level finder (so, a lower tripod position), or get one of the prism finders to use the camera at eye level on a tripod.

There's a prism finder with the kit I'm interested in.

 

[tcolgate]

One downside. They are very annoying g to use filters with. There are at least two bayonet mount sizes. Original filters are rare and expensive (with a limited selection).
I got a cheap bayonet to screw mount adapter but they are cheap and don't fit securely.
The 50mm distagon I have uses a series filter and I had to find the retaining g ring separately. It has a weird thread pitch, it took a while to find a step up ring that would go on ok.
Now if I want filters I used a square filter holder and a weird mash of adapters.

 

[John Wiegerink]

One downside. They are very annoying g to use filters with. There are at least two bayonet mount sizes. Original filters are rare and expensive (with a limited selection).
I got a cheap bayonet to screw mount adapter but they are cheap and don't fit securely.
The 50mm distagon I have uses a series filter and I had to find the retaining g ring separately. It has a weird thread pitch, it took a while to find a step up ring that would go on ok.
Now if I want filters I used a square filter holder and a weird mash of adapters.

There are tons of Bay50 and Bay60 filter adapters out there and even Bay50 to Bay60 adapters. Some are better than others, just about like anything else. I buy the Hasselblad original filters if I think the price is right, which isn't very often. Otherwise I watch for Hoya since I've had good luck with those as far as threads go and end results. The only Hasselblad lens filter setup I struggle with is the 38mm Biogon on my SWC. As for prism finder? I have the 45 and 90 HC-4 and much prefer the later for hand-held carry and the 45 prism for the tripod. That's just me of course!

 

[djdister]

There's a prism finder with the kit I'm interested in.

So, no reason to wait...

Added bonus -- the Hasselblad has the most satisfying mirror/shutter sound of any camera!

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

So, no reason to wait...

Added bonus -- the Hasselblad has the most satisfying mirror/shutter sound of any camera!

Yes, I heard it first hand when the owner let me take it out for a stroll... on a very short leash, of course!

 

[Arthurwg]

Hasselblad V system is overpriced, the shutters always need service, and the Zeiss lenses are no better than Mamiy

Hasselblad overpriced? How about $5000 for a Mamiya 7II. And that will stop working long before the Hasselblad is done.

True, some people prefer Mamiya lenses, considering them to have more contrast. Others prefer Zeiss, considering them to have wider grey-tone separation.

 

[chuckroast]

Hasselblad overpriced? How about $5000 for a Mamiya 7II. And that will stop working long before the Hasselblad is done.

True, some people prefer Mamiya lenses, considering them to have more contrast. Others prefer Zeiss, considering them to have wider grey-tone separation.

I've shot both the original Mamiya 7 and (a lot) with the Hassy V system. At least for monochrome, I did not see remarkable differences in the rendering. Both are superb. The M7 43mm and Hassy 40mm are both stellar, for example.

I agree that $5K for an orphan that is likely to be unrepairable is a poor choice though..

 

[Arthurwg]

I've shot both as well. But in recent years mostly the Hasselblad. I don't need the 40 as I have an SWC.

 

[Sirius Glass]

I have the 50-75-150 for my Mamiya 6 so when I invested in a hasselblad I wanted it to be around the 120 and 250. Two things the Mamiya doesn’t do well, macro and tele. I went and got the 60 as well and love the 60-120-250 combo.

I use the 250mm lens more than the 150mm lens.

 

[0x001688936CA08]

Hasselblad overpriced? How about $5000 for a Mamiya 7II. And that will stop working long before the Hasselblad is done.

True, some people prefer Mamiya lenses, considering them to have more contrast. Others prefer Zeiss, considering them to have wider grey-tone separation.

That’s a bit of an apples to oranges comparison, a fair comparison is Hasselblad V system to Mamiya RB/RZ.

But seeing as you mentioned the 7II at $5,000, a similar vintage Hasselblad, a complete 503CW with an 2,8/80 CF, is not far behind.

 

[Pieter12]

I use the 250mm lens more than the 150mm lens.

On a tripod, I hope.

 

[cliveh]

There's a prism finder with the kit I'm interested in.

My 500C had a prism finder with meter, which made all the difference. Buy it.

 

[tcolgate]

My 500C had a prism finder with meter, which made all the difference. Buy it.

Going by the title of the thread though, that's literally off topic (sounds like an amazing kit he's looking at though, if go for it)!

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

It's a non-metred prism finder which I'm okay with, as I prefer to use my handheld metre...

 

[Pieter12]

Watch out. Somebody on the forum might buy it out from under you.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Watch out. Somebody on the forum might buy it out from under you.

Matt is the only one here (I believe) that knows the seller...

 

[Craig]

It is, but it's not 6x6...

I saw a Kiev 60 6x6 SLR on FB Marketplace near you in Langley. Comes with 90mm metering prism, extension tube and for an extra $100 the 65mm. Asking $300

You can hardly buy a Hasselbald lens hood for $300, never mind a complete working camera with lens and prism!

 

[Pieter12]

I saw a Kiev 60 6x6 SLR on FB Marketplace near you in Langley. Comes with 90mm metering prism, extension tube and for an extra $100 the 65mm. Asking $300

You can hardly buy a Hasselbald lens hood for $300, never mind a complete working camera with lens and prism!

Working for how long and how well, one might ask.

 

[Craig]

Working for how long and how well, one might ask.

Apparently, that's a question one needs to ask of a potential Hasselblad purchase too. How many people in this thread have said HB's don't like sitting?

At least it's a fraction of the price of a HB - the amount at risk is fairly low.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I've looked at Kiev 60 on and off over the years. The fact that you can use Pentacon 6 and Exakta 66 lenses is pretty cool. But... no interchangeable film backs... which for me is a must.

 

[chuckroast]

Matt is the only one here (I believe) that knows the seller...

Therein lies the danger!

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I trust Matt. Right, Matt? ...Matt?