Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens announced
The previously rumored Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens is now officially announced:
- Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Erhardt
- Additional information
- Lens design diagrams and MFT charts can be found here:
"The Hasselblad 20-35mm f3.2-4.5 XCD Lens is a versatile wide-angle zoom designed for the X System and 907X cameras. With an upgraded shutter speed range of 68 minutes to 1/2000th second, maximum f3.2 aperture, and ultra-wide focal length, it offers a broad field of view, edge-to-edge sharpness and smooth bokeh. Its focal length range is ideal for landscape, interior, and architectural photography."
Hasselblad 20-35mm f3.2-4.5 XCD lens key features:
- Wide-angle zoom lens designed for X System and 907X cameras
- Adjustable focal length for ultra-wide or wide-angle shots
- Premium optical design with 16 elements in 12 groups
- Features 3 aspherical elements for minimising aberrations
- Ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and natural colour reproduction
- F3.2 aperture at the wide end creates smooth bokeh in low light
- 20mm focal length is the widest in the Hasselblad X system
- Has a minimum focus distance of 0.32m excellent for close-ups
- Offers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus in auto and manual modes
- Smooth focusing even with Hasselblad’s 100-megapixel technology
- Upgraded shutter supports speeds from 68 minutes to 1/2000th second
- Supports shooting with flash synchronisation up to 1/2000s
- Suitable for shooting with mixed light sources of flash and sunlight
- Durable and elegant metal body for long-lasting reliability
- Engraved "H" logo on the focus and zoom rings alongside branded "V" nameplate
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The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The 'E' designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2. With its superior optical design, flexible focusing module and high-performance leaf shutter, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E enables users to effortlessly capture a variety of themes such as natural landscapes, urban scenes, vast interior spaces and environmental portraits.
Exceptional Optical Design
This lens features an optical structure consisting of 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical 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.