Pre-Owned - Hasselblad - 180mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar f/4 CFE T* Black Chrome

This is one of the absolute sharpest telephoto lenses ever produced for the medium format market: the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 180mm f/4 CFE*. As a CFE version, this lens represents the absolute pinnacle of Hasselblad V-system lens evolution. It features an internal leaf shutter for flash sync up to 1/500s on classic 500-series bodies, while simultaneously incorporating the advanced electronic databus contacts to communicate seamlessly with 200-series focal-plane bodies (like the 203FE or 205TCC). The 180mm Sonnar is universally praised by portrait, fashion, and landscape photographers for its blistering wide-open sharpness, incredible contrast, and smooth, creamy background falloff. This beautiful example features the premium Zeiss T multi-coating* and comes complete with its original matching lens hood and front cap. Detailed Condition Cosmetic Condition: [e.g., Near Mint / Excellent++]. The black finish on the metal barrel is in outstanding shape with minimal signs of handling. The rubber focusing and shutter rings are deep black, firmly seated, and clean. All inscriptions and scale markings are bright, crisp, and perfectly legible.Optical Condition: The glass elements are exceptionally clean and clear. The anti-reflective coating is pristine. Free of fungus, separation, or notable haze. Mention if there is any minor internal micro-dust typical of vintage lenses.Mechanical Condition: The focus ring turns smoothly and evenly across the entire range. The leaf shutter fires crisp and snappy at all speeds. The aperture blades are pristine, dry, and free of oil residue. The electronic databus contacts on the mount are perfectly clean.