Hasselblad announces the XCD 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E, a wide zoom lens for medium format

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Hasselblad has announced the XCD 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E, equivalent to 16-27mm in full-frame terms. It’s the company’s first ultra-wide zoom lens, and Hasselblad says it should deliver the same level of image quality as its XCD prime lenses.

Formally branded the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E, it’s also the first lens in the company’s new XCD E series. According to Hasselblad, ‘E’ stands for Excellence and represents the top level of optical performance in the XCD series.

The new lens has the widest field of view and the largest aperture in Hasselblad’s medium format system. Optically, the internally focusing lens is comprised of 16 elements in 12 groups, and includes three aspherical elements. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.32m (13″) and maintains its widest f3.2 aperture all the way to 24mm.

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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 3,2-4,5/20-35E has a suggested retail price of $5,929 in the US and €6,729 in Europe.

Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size Medium Format (645)
Focal length 20–35 mm
Image stabilization No
Lens mount Hasselblad X
Aperture
Maximum aperture F3.2–4.5
Minimum aperture F32
Aperture ring No
Optics
Elements 16
Groups 12
Special elements / coatings 3 aspherical elements
Focus
Minimum focus 0.32 m (12.6)
Maximum magnification 0.16×
Full time manual Unknown
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Physical
Weight 805 g (1.77 lb)
Diameter 81 mm (3.19)
Length 117 mm (4.61)
Materials Metal
Zoom method Rotary (internal)
Filter thread 77 mm
Hood supplied Yes
Tripod collar No

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