Dr. Benjamin Chang , Mar 30, 2001; 05:40 p.m.
I went to FOCUS, this is a phot equipemnt trade show in Birmingham UK last months. There I picked up the latest 2001 product catalogue of Hasselblad. All CB lenses will be discontinued in 2001 and 60 CFi will be added to the range.
It has a product code of 20209, F 3.5 with element in Distagon arrangement. It has a 67 degrees diagonal view and a minimum focusing distance of 0.6 m using bayonet 60mm mount in the front. This reps expected the RRP to be on comparable with 100mm F3.5 I hope this help yuor decision. He said it will be very poplular fro pros especially in wedding occasions.
While on the forum, I just purhcased a 903 SWC and tried out a few rolls use the new "LEE" circular polariser which has just been launched in the UK.
This attach itself to the standard "LEE" adapter. It can be rotated in the front while using a 100x150 GND just behind it. I must say the quality is fanstastic. I paid £150 for the polariser. I guess you folks in the US may be interested. Once If have time I will scan a few slides for your critisim. Happy shooting by the way this 60 CFi weighs 680gms
