msbarnes
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I'm thinking about a Hasselblad 500cm. I'm not sure on which exact model yet but I'm sure I can figure this out more easily by looking at the specifications. I have a Rolleiflex that I love, but I'm realizing its limitations (If I dare say that it has any!). I want backs mostly, but a prism and longer focal lengths would be nice. The Hasselblad seems more logical choice to me than an F model and Tele Rollei.
Lenses. I'm thinking that I'd eventually want a 2 or 3 lens kit: one/two semi-wide normal lenses (60/80/100) and one tele (150/180). The focal length is very personal but the 100mm/180mm seem to be the sharpest of the normal/tele while the 80mm/150mm seem to be the most balanced and a tad less sharp (I doubt this will be a decisive factor). I'm leaning towards a 60/100 for the normal lenses since I like 35mm & 50mm and I already have a 75mm/80mm on my Flex's. Focal length is too personal to seek advice.
-However is the balance between these lenses? I wouldn't consider the 180mm for handheld use...but well-balanced normal lens is a must.
-How is the bokeh between the normal lenses? The bokeh between the tele's seem good-enough to me but with normal lenses, it is a hit or miss sometimes.
Filters. I'm mostly interested in B&W and filters are a big deal to me.
-Are the bayonet filters easier to use than a screw-on with adapter? I like the way Rollei filters work, is it similar to that?
-Can I still use all the hoods with screw-on filter adapters?
Lenses. I'm thinking that I'd eventually want a 2 or 3 lens kit: one/two semi-wide normal lenses (60/80/100) and one tele (150/180). The focal length is very personal but the 100mm/180mm seem to be the sharpest of the normal/tele while the 80mm/150mm seem to be the most balanced and a tad less sharp (I doubt this will be a decisive factor). I'm leaning towards a 60/100 for the normal lenses since I like 35mm & 50mm and I already have a 75mm/80mm on my Flex's. Focal length is too personal to seek advice.
-However is the balance between these lenses? I wouldn't consider the 180mm for handheld use...but well-balanced normal lens is a must.
-How is the bokeh between the normal lenses? The bokeh between the tele's seem good-enough to me but with normal lenses, it is a hit or miss sometimes.
Filters. I'm mostly interested in B&W and filters are a big deal to me.
-Are the bayonet filters easier to use than a screw-on with adapter? I like the way Rollei filters work, is it similar to that?
-Can I still use all the hoods with screw-on filter adapters?