Call for Images: HC 100 2.2

[dave.gt]

Hasselblad images made with the HC 100 2.2, film or digital, are requested for my research into a good portrait lens for the H system. We would like to re-start our work with our Studio INSPIRE! venture.

After diligent searches online, I am still trying to get a grasp on the results of this lens for all kinds of applications, especially environmental portraits and close-ups. I do not need bleeding edge sharpness.

Since I will be somewhat in a separate, parallel universe for at least the entire month of July, I would enjoy seeing your results to keep my mind active.:thumbup:

And maybe somewhere along the line I may be able to rent one from CI for a little while to try the lens, myself.

Many thanks in advance if you can spare the time to post your favorite images.:salute:

 

[P. Chong]

for portraits and macro, wouldn't the HC4/120 be a better choice? I have used the lens quite extensively. Excellent lens. Only drawback is that it is rather heavy.

 

[dave.gt]

for portraits and macro, wouldn't the HC4/120 be a better choice? I have used the lens quite extensively. Excellent lens. Only drawback is that it is rather heavy.

Yes, thank you, of course you are absolutely correct, that would be better for true macros. I meant to say close-ups. I am looking more for smooth OOF and subject isolation and soft portrait renderings with the occasional close-up images.

Heavy is good! Yeah, I know, I'm weird that way.:thumbs:

 

[Photon42]

 

[Photon42]

 

[Photon42]

 

[dave.gt]

Ohhhhhh.... all right, now we are cooking!:thumbup:

Thanks!!!

The OOF areas shooting wide open like the first image is what I am looking for!:thumbup:

 

[Photon42]

Here’s one more. The have all been shot on a S2 body, if that matters.

 

[P. Chong]

How do you like the H adapter on the S2?

Here’s one more. The have all been shot on a S2 body, if that matters.

 

[JeRuFo]

aCIDfire has been posting regularly with this lens on the Leica forum in the show us your S2 shots thread. Maybe shoot him a pm too.

 

[dave.gt]

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For more discussion, please. There just have to be thousands of images to share with those of us interested in the HC 100 lens!!!!

 

[MGrayson]

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For more discussion, please. There just have to be thousands of images to share with those of us interested in the HC 100 lens!!!!

Hi Dave,

I *think* these were all shot with the 100/2.2 The goal was not, in general, a flattering look.

https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/interviews/g1930/life-of-man-2013/

Matt

 

[dave.gt]

Hi Dave,

I *think* these were all shot with the 100/2.2 The goal was not, in general, a flattering look.

https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/interviews/g1930/life-of-man-2013/

Matt

Thanks so much, Matt!! Really cool! Who was the photographer? A quick browse of that article for now will be followed by a detailed study later. These are definitely interesting images and of a style reminiscent of my favorite portrait photographer of famous people, Platon.

https://www.hasselblad.com/stories/platon-history-in-front-of-a-camera/

That said, I would prefer an essay of the American Man to include regular people, nor just the famous, if that makes any sense. But I digress. Great article that I look forward to a bit later.

My interest is re-starting our Studio venture and I am looking for the appropriate portrait lens for what I have in mind. It does seem that representative images of both Studio and environmental portraits with the HC 100 are somewhat difficult to find. No idea why.

I do have two other lenses in mind, but I am curious because of the images I have seen in other threads here in this forum.

Thanks again!!!:thumbup:

 

[MGrayson]

Thanks so much, Matt!! Really cool! Who was the photographer? A quick browse of that article for now will be followed by a detailed study later. These are definitely interesting images and of a style reminiscent of my favorite portrait photographer of famous people, Platon.

https://www.hasselblad.com/stories/platon-history-in-front-of-a-camera/

That said, I would prefer an essay of the American Man to include regular people, nor just the famous, if that makes any sense. But I digress. Great article that I look forward to a bit later.

My interest is re-starting our Studio venture and I am looking for the appropriate portrait lens for what I have in mind. It does seem that representative images of both Studio and environmental portraits with the HC 100 are somewhat difficult to find. No idea why.

I do have two other lenses in mind, but I am curious because of the images I have seen in other threads here in this forum.

Thanks again!!!:thumbup:

The photographer is Mark Mann. http://markmannphoto.com.

I just checked with him. He said it was a "Hassy100mm/2". I asked if he meant the 110/2 V system lens. "Nope, definitely 100". In any event, he says "The Leica 120 is better".

I'm a bit confused, as there wasn't ever, to my knowledge, a 100/2 Hassy lens.

Matt

 

[dave.gt]

The photographer is Mark Mann. Mark Mann Photo.

I just checked with him. He said it was a "Hassy100mm/2". I asked if he meant the 110/2 V system lens. "Nope, definitely 100". In any event, he says "The Leica 120 is better".

I'm a bit confused, as there wasn't ever, to my knowledge, a 100/2 Hassy lens.

Matt

Thanks, Matt!

Matt, please tell Mark that he is such an inspiration (like you) and I love his work!:thumbup: it does give me some ideas about working more with survivors... those who would like to tell their stories of hope, and inspiration. The last few years doing just that were the most profound for me, ever.

:thumbup:

 

[rmueller]

Hi Dave,

might want to check the following thread on the HB digital forum, its all about images shot with the HC 2.2/100
http://www.hasselbladdigitalforum.com/index.php?topic=1447.0

I have the lens myself and it is one of my most used lenses. In fact, I traded my old one and got a new one that supports
the shorter, 1/2000 sec exposure time as I use it wide open most of the time. Will post some of my own images when
i'm back home.

Best Regards and Happy 4th July,
Ralf

Hasselblad images made with the HC 100 2.2, film or digital, are requested for my research into a good portrait lens for the H system. We would like to re-start our work with our Studio INSPIRE! venture.

After diligent searches online, I am still trying to get a grasp on the results of this lens for all kinds of applications, especially environmental portraits and close-ups. I do not need bleeding edge sharpness.

Since I will be somewhat in a separate, parallel universe for at least the entire month of July, I would enjoy seeing your results to keep my mind active.:thumbup:

And maybe somewhere along the line I may be able to rent one from CI for a little while to try the lens, myself.

Many thanks in advance if you can spare the time to post your favorite images.:salute:

 

[dave.gt]

Hi Dave,

might want to check the following thread on the HB digital forum, its all about images shot with the HC 2.2/100
http://www.hasselbladdigitalforum.com/index.php?topic=1447.0

I have the lens myself and it is one of my most used lenses. In fact, I traded my old one and got a new one that supports
the shorter, 1/2000 sec exposure time as I use it wide open most of the time. Will post some of my own images when
i'm back home.

Best Regards and Happy 4th July,
Ralf

Thanks, Ralf!!!

I had no idea there was a newer version. Naturally, like you, wide open is where it's at for me, too!:thumbup:

 

[rmueller]

Hi Dave,

ALL HC and HCD lenses are now available in the "orange dot" version with a new shutter that supports 1/2000 sec. exposure time.
This was introduced by HB when the H6D was released. From an optical perspective there is no difference, its "just" a new shutter
that supports the shorter exposure time and in my opinion it makes most sense for the HC 2.2/100. I'm fine with 1/800 sec. for
all of my other HC lenses.

Cheers,
Ralf

Thanks, Ralf!!!

I had no idea there was a newer version. Naturally, like you, wide open is where it's at for me, too!:thumbup:

 

[Photon42]

How do you like the H adapter on the S2?

Wonderful. Fully transparent. AF works, leaf shutter works, auto aperture works. What's not to like.

 

[Landscapelover]

How do you like the H adapter on the S2?

It works better for my Hasselblad 35-90mm on S2 and 006 than the Hasselblad H4D-40 itself. For other lenses, it works perfectly.

Pramote