Hasselblad introduces the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E Lens, Its First Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

Hasselblad unveiled the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E, its 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.  This  $5,929 USD / € 6,729 EUR 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 company claims. 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.

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.

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, according to Hasselblad.