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Hasselblad has unveiled its first ultra-wide zoom lens, the XCD 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E, equivalent to 16-27mm in full-frame terms. This lens marks the debut of Hasselblad's new XCD E series, where 'E' stands for Excellence, representing the pinnacle of optical performance in the XCD lineup.
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E boasts the widest field of view and largest aperture in Hasselblad's medium format system. Its optical design comprises 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements, promising image quality on par with XCD prime lenses. The lens maintains its widest f3.2 aperture up to 24mm and offers a minimum focus distance of 0.32m (13").
Housed in an all-metal body with a matching metal lens hood, the lens features focus and aperture control rings. It incorporates a leaf shutter supporting flash sync speeds up to 1/2000 sec and uses a stepper motor for quiet autofocus operation. The lens measures 117mm (4.6") in length, 81mm (3.2") in diameter, and weighs 805g (1.8lbs). It also includes a 77mm filter thread.
Hasselblad has priced the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E at $5,929 in the US and €6,729 in Europe, positioning it as a premium offering in their lens lineup.
Pre-order at B&H Photo Video
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08/05/2026 5:50 pm
Man, six grand for a zoom is definitely gonna sting the wallet. I have been using Hasselblad stuff for years and while the glass is incredible, I would suggest being really careful before pre-ordering the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E. It is a beast of a lens, but $5929 is a lot of money to tie up if you are not doing high-end architecture or landscape work every single day. Couple things I would look out for based on my time with the X system:
- Make sure your tripod can handle the weight since 805g plus a body like the Hasselblad X2D 100C gets heavy pretty fast.
- You might want to consider looking at the Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 if you do not absolutely need the zoom range, it might save you some serious cash.
- Double check if your current filters fit that 77mm thread or you will be spending even more on glass. Honestly, that leaf shutter is the real selling point here for the flash sync, but just be sure you really need that 16mm equivalent before jumping in... it is a niche focal length for sure.
