F lens questions......Hasselblad

[ComicDom1]

Just lately I purchased a Hasselblad 201F body. I have been using my Chrome C 80mm 2.8 T* as well as a Chrome 150mm F 4.0 lens. Of course I am quite aware that the 201F can use the shutterless F and FE lenses as well. So one day when browsing the web, I came across an 80mm 2.8 F lens at a reasonable price. When it arrived I started checking it out and found that the button on the apeture ring was stuck in the down position so I could not unlock the ring. So I packed it back up and returned it to the dealer. I can either allow them to repair it or exchange it for another lens. After having the weekend to think about it, I have come up with the following questions:

1. Is the problem I described common with the F series lens? Note, I am not refering to the FE lenses, just the F series.

2. Would I be better off in your opinion to avoid duplicating the 80mm 2.8 lens for the shutterless version F?

3. Since I already have a 80 and 150 lens am I better off buying a 50mm 2.8 F lens right now to add more diversity to my kit?

4. While I am aware the CF lenses are not as Fast in all focal lengths as the F series, would I better off using those in the long run versus the C or F type lenses?

Keep in mind, I am well aware of the repair and parts availablity for the C lens but the current pricing of most of them does make them more attractive.

Thanks in advance for your answers,

Jason

[ComicDom1]

It it me, or is this forum really slow? I have to say I am surprised that there have been no responses on this forum to the questions I have posted above.

Anyway, I decided to go ahead with the 50mm F 2.8 lens to add the wider angle capability to my lenses. I got some good advice from a couple of other forums I have posted in and apparently the 50mm F is very highly regarded in the Hasselblad line.

Jason

[danic]

Hi Jason,

I do keep an eye out on the forum here, almost every day, but I use 35mm, not medium format. Sorry

I would have thought Xia-Ke would be floating around more often. Perhaps he has other things to deal with at the moment.

All I can say, is keep posting up and hopefully someone will respond.

Post some pictures as well

[ComicDom1]

Hi Jason,

I do keep an eye out on the forum here, almost every day, but I use 35mm, not medium format. Sorry

I would have thought Xia-Ke would be floating around more often. Perhaps he has other things to deal with at the moment.

All I can say, is keep posting up and hopefully someone will respond.

Post some pictures as well

Danic, thank for the note. I shoot 35mm as well, but lately going back to shooting medium format has held my interest. The Hasselblad was really a dream purchase for me just like the EOS-3 was. At the moment I am collecting information anywhere I can so I can understand the systems as well as possible. The Hasselblad system is a little more difficult because of the variety of accessories and their compatibility. Hopefully before its over I will be able to offer some help to the next person that comes along.

Jason