135mm macro

[drwatson1234]

I've tried doing some research, but I trust everyone here more than myself.

What options do I have to connect the referenced lens to the 500 body? Do I need bellows? Or could I use extension tubes? And if so, what extension tubes will work?

I'm sorry to bother you all with what is likely a nonsense question for many of you with more experience. But, I have just recently purchased a Hasselblad 500 C/M with a set of lenses, including the 135mm macro. Unfortunately, I don't know how to attach it just yet.

Thanks everyone! I've only developed two rolls of Kodak Portra 160 VC and I'm ready to leave my Canon 5DM2 at home every time from now on unless I need it!

 

[Olof B]

Yes, you need either bellows or minimum 64mm of extension tubes.
As the 135mm lens doesn’t have any focusing I suggest using bellows as you need to move the whole camera assembly to focus.

-- Olof

 

[terrydent]

There is a variable extension tube, from 64mm to 85mm which will let you do some work. A bellows would be the most versitle though.

Terry

 

[polypal]

I'm ready to leave my Canon 5DM2 at home every time from now on unless I need it!

Sounds like you are making great progress




With bellows the 135 mm lens has a focusing range from 1:1 macro to infinity.
The 135 S Planar is a true macro lens giving only limited IQ at larger distances.
The same goes for the later Makro Planar but not as strictly.

There are two bellows for macro:
The early manual bellows with double cable release needs to be cocked manually after every exposure.
The later auto bellows is completely operated by the body.
The early bellows has one advantage over the later bellows.
The rails of the early bellows does not interfere with the object.
Rails from the later auto bellows protrudes towards the object.

 

[drwatson1234]

Thank you all being so informative and helpful! I really appreciate the information and agree, bellows (manual or auto) is the way to go.

Just have to wait some time before I make the investment. I just nought the collection from a family friend and I need to be respectful of my wife before I spend another ~$500. One day hopefully in the not too distant future, I'll have some macro shots to share with you all.

Best regards,
David

 

[polypal]

It is a buyers market.
The manual bellows can be found for 80-140 usd.
With a bit of luck you can get away with this investment without approval from parliament

The auto bellows goes for 300-400 usd.

 

[romanf]

Polypal is correct, as usual...lol

You can get a manual bellows for very little money these days if you are patient and check out the bay every so often.

I have two manual bellows and an automatic one and no matter which one you get, I guarantee you will enjoy them.

 

[polypal]

Polypal is correct, as usual...lol

Nice to get some praise!
There is room for more of course