Successfully combining the vary of seven Hasselblad prime lenses into one, the brand new XCD 2,8–4/35–100 lens delivers a 28–76 mm full-frame equal focal size and an aperture vary of f/2,8 to f/4.
Launching alongside the Hasselblad X2D II 100C, the brand new the XCD 2,8–4/35–100E is a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens that covers probably the most generally used focal lengths. With a large f/2,8 aperture and flagship optics designed for top-tier efficiency, it excels in low-light circumstances and delivers the quickest focusing pace within the Hasselblad XCD lens lineup. At its widest aperture of f/2,8, the lens delivers, Hasselblad claims, “distinctive low gentle efficiency, whereas producing clean, creamy bokeh and distinct background separation.”
The “E” in XCD 2,8–4/35–100E stands for “Unique” and represents the top-tier optical efficiency, delivering the identical edge-to-edge picture high quality as Hasselblad’s XCD prime lenses. Its superior optical design includes 16 components in 13 teams, together with three aspherical and 5 ED components, making certain sharp decision and genuine color that meet the calls for of a 100-megapixel sensor.
The XCD 2,8–4/35–100E is powered by the quickest stepping motor within the XCD lens lineup. This compact inner focusing group, paired with optimised management algorithms, allows clean and correct autofocus. When paired with the X2D II 100C’s AF-C system, it confidently tracks shifting topics and ensures exact focus in motion photographs.
The built-in leaf shutter affords full flash synchronisation from 1/4000 second to 68 minutes, permitting photographers to steadiness fill flash in brilliant gentle or shoot vast open with out compromise.
Regardless of its brilliant aperture and prolonged zoom vary, the lens stays remarkably compact, measuring simply 138 mm in size and weighing simply 894 grams. It options the extremely praised management rings from XCD V Collection lenses, permitting fast changes to shutter pace, aperture, ISO, publicity compensation, and topic switching. The engraved “H” logos and refined “V” insignia on the management rings replicate Hasselblad’s dedication to minimalist design and enduring high quality, making a lens that performs as elegantly because it seems.
Hasselblad additionally launched a brand new Vandra backpack and filters for Hasselblad creators. Impressed by Sweden’s Freedom to Roam, the Vandra Digital camera Backpack blends performance and magnificence. With about 20-litre capability, it might probably simply maintain a Hasselblad physique, two lenses, and equipment. Hasselblad additionally launched three new 86 mm UV, ND8, and CPL filters, all absolutely appropriate with the XCD 2,8–4/35–100E.
- The Vandra Backpack is priced at $469 / €429
- The UV 86mm Filter is priced at $299 / €259
- The ND8 86mm Filter is priced at $329 / €289
- The CPL 86mm Filter is priced at $559 / €469
