More leaks of the upcoming Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 zoom lens:
The new XCD f3.2-4.5/20-35mm E is Hasselblad’s X system wide angle zoom. Offering Hasselblad’s widest angle of view, its focal length range provides a 16 to 27mm full frame equivalency, making it perfect for landscape, as well as interior and architectural photography. As part of the XCD lens range, its functionality perfectly complements the compact X system and 907X camera bodies. The XCD f3.2-4.5/20-35mm lens has an updated integral central shutter offering a shutter speed range of 68 minutes to 1/2000th second, with flash synchronisation up to 1/2000th second. Hasselblad launch today the long awaited 20-35mm wide zoom lens to complement their existing 35-75mm. It will be available from stock at Linhof Studio
Lens features:
- Exceptional Optical Design, Immense Scenic Details: The lens features 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements, effectively minimising aberrations for sharp, high-resolution images across all focal lengths.
- Effortlessly switch between ultra-wide and wide focal lengths to capture landscapes, interiors, or portraits without changing lenses.
- The stepping motor and compact focusing lens group ensure precise, fast, and quiet focus, delivering a smooth experience in both autofocus and manual modes.
- Fast Leaf Shutter, Striking Imagery
The XCD f3.2-4.5/20-35mm E is Hasselblad’s X system wide angle zoom. Offering Hasselblad’s widest angle of view, its focal length range provides a 16 to 27mm full frame equivalency, making it perfect for landscape, as well as interior and architectural photography.
The Hasselblad XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens has an updated integral central shutter offering a shutter speed range of 68 minutes to 1/2000th second, with flash synchronisation up to 1/2000th second.
Exceptional Optical Design
This lens features an optical structure consisting of 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements and four ED elements. It effectively suppresses aberrations and meets the high-resolution demands of a 100-megapixel sensor, delivering high-quality imaging at all focal lengths. The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E achieves stunning clarity from the center to the edges, ensuring every detail stands out, every color is natural and every shot captures the intrinsic beauty of the world.
At the wide-angle end, the lens maintains a maximum aperture of f/3,2, ensuring sharp foreground depiction and soft, delicate bokeh in low-light conditions. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length is the widest in the Hasselblad X System. Coupled with an f/3,2 aperture, it offers an extraordinary combination of the broadest field of view and the largest aperture within the Hasselblad medium format system.
Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom
From ultra-wide to wide focal lengths, this lens caters to a variety of wide-angle photography scenarios. The ability to swiftly adjust to desired focal lengths without changing lenses allows photographers to capture grand landscapes, sweeping interiors, or environmental portraits exactly as they envision.
Precise Focusing
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E features a stepping motor paired with a focusing drive mechanism of the gearbox and a small, light focusing lens group. This combination ensures accurate and quiet control of the focusing lens group. Whether in autofocus or manual focus, users can expect a smooth and responsive experience. When used with the PDAF technology of a Hasselblad 100-megapixel mirrorless medium format camera, focusing is quicker and more responsive.
Fast Leaf Shutter
The lens' leaf shutter supports shooting with flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, with a flash sync speed of up to 1/2000s, providing users with greater flexibility in various lighting conditions.
Elegant Design
Crafted from metal, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens body exudes a subtle yet timeless appeal. It is designed to be stable, reliable and ergonomic, offering an exceptional user experience. The elegant and streamlined design is complemented by the “H” logo print engraved on both the focus and zoom rings, along with a nameplate on the barrel featuring branding and the “V” insignia.
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens is priced at $5,929 USD / € 6,729 EUR and is available to purchase online and at selected retail stores worldwide.
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