These are the best Hasselblad telephoto lenses, chosen for how they combine reach, color purity, leaf-shutter flexibility, and confident handling across the modern X system and the classic H and V platforms. Telephoto is about compression and control: fast, predictable focusing (or long, silky throws for manual work), contrast that holds in haze and backlight, and mounts/adapters that keep ergonomics clean whether you’re shooting portraits, wildlife, or layered landscapes. On X-system bodies, the XCD 135mm f/2.8 is the native hero—crisp, compact, and beautifully neutral—with the dedicated X Converter 1.7 turning it into a ~230mm-equivalent f/4.8 that keeps the same color and rendering, perfect for headshots, fashion, and mountain-layer tele landscapes; the XCD 120mm f/3.5 Macro doubles as a tele for detail-rich portraits and product cut-ins with clinical flatness, while the XCD 90mm (2.5 “V” or 3.2) gives a lighter, faster-handling short-tele option for travel and editorial. If you need longer native glass, step into the H lineup via the XH adapter: the HC 210mm f/4 is a balanced field lens for wildlife from blinds and compressed vistas; the HC 150mm f/3.2 (especially the “N” update) is a portrait workhorse with graceful falloff; the HC 300mm f/4.5 adds real reach for birds and distant peaks without losing the Hasselblad color signature; pair any of these with the H 1.7× or 2× converters when you need extra pull and are willing to trade a stop. Classic V shooters—and X users via the XV adapter—have legendary options: the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 150mm f/4 CF/CFi is the timeless portrait tele with rich micro-contrast, the Sonnar 180mm f/4 adds extra compression with the same smooth tonality, and the Tele-Tessar 250mm f/5.6 brings clean long-end discipline in a surprisingly packable tube; when color fidelity on chrome and high-contrast edges really matters, the 250mm f/5.6 Superachromat (and rarer longer SAs) are crown-jewel teles with apochromatic control that stays neutral into the corners—ideal for product, architecture details at distance, and high-end landscape work. Practical notes make these the “best” in the field: leaf shutters (XCD/HC and many V) sync flash at virtually any speed for daylight fill on portraits and action, adapters (XH/XV) preserve the Hasselblad handling ethos with clean metering and EXIF, and long, well-damped focus throws on V glass make precision easy on a tripod; the X2D’s IBIS buys a few stops with unstabilized lenses, while a light monopod or compact gimbal head tames fatigue on 210–300mm days. Image priorities are straightforward—neutral color and high micro-contrast for files that grade beautifully, low axial CA so highlights don’t fringe on backlit fur and branches, and coatings that resist veiling flare when the sun sneaks in-frame; for adapted H/V lenses, stop down a touch to tighten edges without sacrificing that medium-format glow. Workflow tips seal the look: for people, start around 1/250–1/500 and open up for separation; for wildlife, ride 1/1000+ and Auto ISO with a sensible cap; for landscapes, work at f/5.6–f/8 and use a remote or ES on X bodies to minimize vibration; a slim CPL tames water and leaf glare (watch uneven skies), and step-up rings standardize fronts for ND and diffusion. The simple kit recipe is clear—on X, anchor with XCD 135 (add the 1.7×) plus XCD 90 for lighter days; when you need more reach, adapt HC 150/210/300 via XH; for the classic look or extreme color cleanliness, run V Sonnar 150/180/Tele-Tessar 250 or the 250 SA via XV and enjoy that Zeiss rendering. Whether you’re crafting luminous headshots with daylight flash, compressing alpine layers at sunset, isolating wildlife across meadows, or pulling architectural details from a distance, the best Hasselblad telephoto lenses deliver reach, neutrality, and leaf-shutter control that make long-lens images look rich, stable, and unmistakably Hasselblad.