Experiences with Hasselblad HC 100mm and the Leica 100mm Summicron-S

[John McMaster]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Indeed, I try to never shoot (handheld) the 120mm at less than 1/500th and try for 1/750th with the 180mm....

 

john

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[jip]

That's great info, and not unexpected -- I've found 1/500th to be the sweet spot for both the 120mm and 180mm.

Well faster is always safer of course!

[mjrp]

To be honest I have shot thousands of frames at 360th with the 180, with the 007 I have auto ISO set to work on twice focal length and never get bad shots from shutter speed, composition yes, shutter speed no!

 

Mat

[jpk]

I have the HC 100 and the adapter. But it doesnt work, my S shows an error. All my other Hasselblad lenses work fine with the adapter. If I give the HC100 to Hasselblad, they'll put a firmware on it in order not to work with the H-adapter.

 

my leica rep told me something like that if you give hasselblad a lens for service, they'll somehow make it not work with the leica+adapter

 

Is there any official statement from Leica about the adapters incompatiblity with updated Hasselblad lenses?

[Likaleica]

I don't have any experience with the HC lenses, but the CF 100mm f/3.5 Planar lens is outstanding on the S, and can be had for a fraction of the cost.  The bright S viewfinder makes focusing easy.  And the V adapter is a lot less expensive than the H adapter.

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

[RobertGeorge]

I've used a 100mm Planar on my S2 previously, and you're right it's spectacular. Certainly sharpness wise (though Flickr really takes the edge off:) https://www.flickr.com/photos/131082506@N07/16277043107

 

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I bought a 100mm Summicron-S two days ago. I've only had 10 minutes with it, a quick jaunt outside my house. The OOF areas certainly impress: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131082506@N07/22642932281

 

The lens seems, from my 10 minute play, everything I hoped for. The weight is good and the AF is snappy. With the 120mm and 180mm I found the system a chore (for photographing unposed people,) but I forgave it when I saw the results. With the 100mm, while not blazingly fast in DSLR terms, the camera shoots at what you point it at and does so without any argument. I can't wait to take it on some far-flung trips. 

[Daedalus2000]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

I've used a 100mm Planar on my S2 previously, and you're right it's spectacular. Certainly sharpness wise (though Flickr really takes the edge off:) https://www.flickr.com/photos/131082506@N07/16277043107

 

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I bought a 100mm Summicron-S two days ago. I've only had 10 minutes with it, a quick jaunt outside my house. The OOF areas certainly impress: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131082506@N07/22642932281

 

The lens seems, from my 10 minute play, everything I hoped for. The weight is good and the AF is snappy. With the 120mm and 180mm I found the system a chore (for photographing unposed people,) but I forgave it when I saw the results. With the 100mm, while not blazingly fast in DSLR terms, the camera shoots at what you point it at and does so without any argument. I can't wait to take it on some far-flung trips. 

 

Congratulations on your new lens, I look forward to seeing more of your work here and in flickr.

[RobertGeorge]

I'm disgustingly busy until next week but managed to shoot the 100mm for an hour this morning before catching a train to London. 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/131082506@N07/albums/72157660774485091

 

Nothing serious, and not what I usually shoot, but there's so little about this lens out on the web I hope someone finds these shots useful.

 

I'm very, very impressed. It's the best lens I've ever used. 

[alan.y]

It'd make a great pair with a similarly-sized, non-CS Summicron-S 50mm.