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Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E Lens Announced

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Hasselblad announces the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E, a wide zoom lens for medium format. Equivalent to 16-27mm in full-frame terms, the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E is company’s first ultra-wide zoom lens, and Hasselblad says it should deliver the same level of image quality as its XCD prime lenses.

The lens is housed in an all-metal ring with a matching metal lens hood and features a focus and control (aperture) ring. Its leaf shutter supports flash sync speeds of up to 1/2000 sec., and autofocus is driven by a stepper motor for quiet movement. Physically, the lens is 117mm (4.6″) long with a diameter of 81mm (3.2″) and weighs 805g (1.8lbs). It has a 77m filter thread.

The XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E has a suggested retail price of $5,929 in the US and €6,729 in Europe.

Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E 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

Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E Lens Overview

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.