R lenses on Hasselblad digital format

[ryee3]

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Are there adapters available to fit R lenses on a Hasselblad digital camera? I am happy with R lenses on a digital Canon for action photos applications etc but for macro photo applications, the image quality is not as good as what I perceive I am able to get on the DMR?

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[mmradman]

Never used medium format Hasselblad but i am certain that it will not going to work.

 

First registry distance is much bigger on H-blad than Leica R and second image circle of R lenses is optimised for 24x36mm negative, i.e. small, very small for MF - it would be like putting micro four/third format lenses on full frame camera.

[earleygallery]

As above, it's not possible.

[tobey bilek]

Generally not possible, however a custom made adapter might be made to allow working in the close range only where the image circle is larger. Then there is a problem with the design parameters of the lens not allowing for such close focus to be optimum.

 

I would advise the best solution is a canon body and adapter for R lenses.

[pico]

Even if you did have an adapter to fit R lens to a V Hasselblad body, you would be limited to using the rear curtain as a shutter (the flaps in front of the film magazine) which is a fixed speed.

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello ryee3,

 

For macrophotography: You might try getting a detachable lens head from a 135mm Hektor 4.5 & a focussing mount or bellows for it. Use that with an appropriate adapter for the Hasselblad or use the detachable lens head alone with a Novoflex adapter for a Hasselblad bellows.

 

Don't forget a 12575 lens hood. Proper lens hoods often make a big difference in macro-photography.

 

The 135mm Hektor 4.5 was originally designed to cover a larger format than the Leica's 24mm X 36mm.

 

Don't forget to stop it down for use after focussing at full aperture. You might experiment with different F stops beginning at F 11.

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael

Edited March 29, 2013 by Michael Geschlecht

[tobey bilek]

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I have used 135 and 90 long focus designs on 4x5 and they cover 3/4 or more of the film. Do not use tele designs like tele elmar. They will not work.

 

I forgot about the shutter issue.