Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E
Announced September 10, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E is a versatile ultra-wide zoom that delivers exceptional image quality and sharpness across its entire focal range. While it offers a premium build and reliable performance, it comes at a high price point and exhibits significant vignetting in uncorrected images.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and optical performance across the zoom range
- Well-controlled aberrations and flare
- High-quality, durable build with weather sealing
- Compact and ergonomic design
- Advanced leaf shutter system with high-speed flash sync
Cons
- High price point
- Autofocus limitations and speed issues
- Significant vignetting and distortion
- Fiddly or insecure lens hood design
- Lack of manual focus clutch or customizable controls
- Launch price $5,929 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5
- Mount & coverage Hasselblad X Medium Format
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 32 cm (0.16x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Stepping motor
- Weight & size 805g (1 lb 12.4 oz) · 81 x 117 mm (3.19 x 4.61 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 9 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
It’s nice to see Hasselblad finally devoting energy into some convenient zooms and the optical performance isn’t forcing any serious compromises on you.
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If not for the exorbitant price, this lens would be the obvious choice for Hasselblad users who want to use such wide focal lengths.
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The lens combines image quality befitting a 100MP sensor with excellent build and genuine versatility.
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Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 Verdict I like the lens, I like it very much, and in the real world, away from test charts and the computer programs that analyse the results, it produces very pleasing images that have that unmistakeable medium format look.
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Hasselblad's first ever ultra-wide is another home run for the XCD lineup.
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So we're going to get into over-analyzing and pixel peeping some images in just a second, but I do want to say that at every focal length across the entire range, edge-to-edge sharpness, this lens is absolutely incredible.
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As you can see in these reference shots, this isn't a camera that does everything, but it does do one thing incredibly well.
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The sharpness is superb, even when shooting handheld with image stabilization.
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Absolutely love it. [...] If you're in this type of photography and you have the budget to afford it, I think you're going to really enjoy what Hasselblad has to offer.
