Hasselblad Tele-Tessar · 250mm f/4 CB T*

{"overview":"The Hasselblad 250mm f\/4 Tele-Tessar CB T* is a telephoto prime for the Hasselblad V-system bayonet mount, produced as part of the CB budget lens line from the late 1990s. It pairs a long focal length with T* multi-coating and was intended as a more affordable option alongside the CF and CFi 250mm alternatives.","market_narrative":"Only two UK auction hammer results are currently on file, at £110 and £125, putting the median around £117 and framing a tight range for clean copies at saleroom level. These figures represent wholesale hammer prices achieved at recent UK auction and, as of 2026, suggest the CB 250mm sells for materially less than its CFi sibling, though two data points alone leave the value signal thin. A well-preserved example with strong glass and smooth mechanics tends to be worth the upper end of that window.","buying_guide":"Inspect the elements under a bright light for fungus, haze and any signs of element separation, and check the T* coating for cleaning marks or scratches. Work the aperture through all stops to confirm the blades are dry and snappy rather than slowed by oil, and rotate the focus helicoid through its full travel to check for stiffness, stickiness or uneven damping. Confirm the rear bayonet and EV-coupling surfaces are undamaged since the CB variant lacks the later CFi\/CFE refinements.","specs":"Key specifications available: 250mm focal length, f\/4 maximum aperture, Tele-Tessar telephoto formula, Hasselblad V-system bayonet in CB configuration, and T* multi-coating.","faq":[{"q":"What is a Hasselblad 250mm f\/4 Tele-Tessar CB T* worth today?","a":"Based on the two recorded UK hammer results, the price for this lens sits in a £110–£125 band, with a median value close to £117."},{"q":"How much does a 250mm CB Tele-Tessar sell for at auction?","a":"Recent UK auction hammer results show the lens selling for £110 in October 2024 and £125 in June 2024, both below buyer's premium."},{"q":"How does the CB version compare to the CF and CFi 250mm lenses?","a":"The CB was Hasselblad's budget V-system variant, so it typically commands a lower price than CF and CFi equivalents, which carry a premium at auction."},{"q":"What should I check before buying one?","a":"Look for fungus, haze, oil on the aperture blades, coating scratches and stiff focus, since any of these will pull the value below the observed £110 floor."}],"confidence":35,"reasoning":"Only two sales records and no structured SPECS were supplied, so per the rule floor confidence is capped at or below 50."}