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Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS Sony Alpha Review

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Main Features

  • 40mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 86mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 1550g.
  • Diameter: mm
  • Length: mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
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Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Overview

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a Manual Focus (MF) PC Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Focal Range

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD , Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Aperture

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a max aperture of F4.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups .

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Pros and Cons of Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS


PROs
Tripod Collar
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Autofocus
Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
Heavy
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Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Hartblei
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 40mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.49m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1550g
Diameter Unknown
Length Unknown
Materials metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 86mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus
Tripod Collar Yes
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