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Hasselblad Adds Three XCD Lenses
25 September 2018
Hasselblad has announced the addition of three XCD lenses to its X1D lineup, including an 80mm f1.9 prime, the fastest Hasselblad lens ever. The three new lenses and one dedicated teleconverter expand the XCD family to nine different focal lengths.
New XCD Lenses. The new 65mm, 80mm and 135mm primes.
Like the other XCD lenses, the XCD 80mm, XCD 65mm and XCD 135mm feature an integral central shutter, offering exposure times from 60 minutes to 1/2,000 second with full flash synchronization through the entire range.
80MM F1.9
The XCD 80mm boasts superior optical surface precision, avoiding poor bokeh results or out of focus highlights often seen in high aperture lenses with aspherical surfaces. Its twin motor drive provides quick autofocus performance, while offering a precise manual focus experience.
HASSELBLAD 80mm f1.9 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X System Focal Length 80.5mm (63mm equivalent) Aperture f1.9 to f32 Angle of View 38°, 31°, 23° Minimum Focus 2.30 ft. Magnification 1:6.4 Optical Design 14 elements in 9 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 4.40 x 3.30 inches Weight 36.58 oz. 65MM F2.9
With a 50mm full frame equivalency, the 65mm prime is designed for a normal focal length to mimic the human field of view. Its f2.8 maximum aperture and 20-inch minimum focus distance, the XCD 65mm is a versatile option for street, travel and general photography.
HASSELBLAD 65mm f2.9 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X System Focal Length 65mm (50mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f32 Angle of View 46°, 37°, 29° Minimum Focus 20 inches Magnification 1:5.4 Optical Design 10 elements in 6 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.65 x 3.18 inches Weight 25.45 oz. 135MM F2.8
Available as both a paired kit or as a standalone lens, the XCD 135mm and dedicated teleconverter have been designed as a cohesive unit to ensure no decrease in image quality when the teleconverter is used. Without the teleconverter, the XCD 135mm has an aperture range of f2.8 to f32 and a field of view similar to 105mm lenses on full frame cameras and features a minimum focus distance of 3.28 ft.
With the X Converter 1,7, the lens' focal length grows to 230mm (178mm full frame equivalent) with an f4.8 maximum aperture and minimum focus distance of 3.44 ft.
HASSELBLAD 135mm f2.8 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X System Focal Length 133mm (105mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8/4.8 to f32 Angle of View 23°, 19°, 14° Minimum Focus 3.28 feet Magnification 1:5.8 (1:3.4) Optical Design 10 elements in 6 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 77 Dimensions 5.86 x 3.18 inches Weight 2.73 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Hasselblad said the XCD 80mm, XCD 65mm and the XCD 135mm lenses are now available for pre-ordering and will begin shipping in December.
The XCD 80mm lens is $4,845, the XCD 65mm lens is $2,750, the XCD 135mm lens is $4,050 and the XCD 135mm lens with X Converter 1,7 is $4,845.
Hasselblad Expands Its X1D Lens Lineup With Three New XCD Lenses, Including XCD 1,9/80, Hasselblad's Fastest Lens Ever
Increasing the capabilities of the X1D-50c mirrorless medium format camera, Hasselblad adds three new lenses to its XCD lens family, including the XCD 1,9/80, with the largest aperture of a Hasselblad lens ever, the XCD 2,8/65 and the XCD 2,8/135 telephoto lens with X Converter 1,7. The three new lenses and one dedicated teleconverter expand the XCD family to nine different focal lengths.
The XCD 1,9/80 represents a major milestone for Hasselblad with an impressive f1,9 aperture, Hasselblad's largest lens aperture, offering an extremely shallow depth of field and light-gathering ability. Thanks to Hasselblad's optical design expertise and rigorous calibration standards, the XCD 80mm boasts superior optical surface precision, avoiding poor bokeh results or out of focus highlights often seen in high aperture lenses with aspherical surfaces. The lens' distinct twin motor drive provides quick autofocus performance, while offering a precise manual focus experience. Maximizing the artistic potential of X1D image makers for a stunning shooting experience with a field of view similar to 63mm on a full frame system, it is especially suitable for portrait, nature and product photography with its ability to produce pleasing bokeh through excellent subject isolation and shallow depth of field.
The XCD 2,8/65 is the ideal standard lens in any X System photographer's kit. With a 50mm full frame equivalency, it's designed to achieve the 'normal' focal length and mimic the human field of view. Thanks to its f2,8 maximum aperture and 0.5 m (20 in.) minimum focus distance, the XCD 65mm is the versatile option for street, travel and general photography.
Growing the telephoto range, the XCD 2,8/135 and X Converter 1,7 expand the reach of Hasselblad's X1D-50c. Available as both a paired kit or as a standalone lens, the XCD 135mm and dedicated teleconverter have been designed as a cohesive unit to ensure no decrease in image quality when the teleconverter is used. Without the teleconverter, the XCD 135mm has an aperture range of 2,8-32 and a field of view similar to 105mm lenses on full frame cameras and features a minimum focus distance of 1 m. With the X Converter 1,7, the lens' focal length grows to 230mm (178mm full frame equivalent) with a f4,8 maximum aperture and minimum focus distance of 1.05 m. The telephoto focal length is ideal for portrait, outdoor and landscape photographers looking to document details and subjects with stunning image quality.
Like the other XCD lenses, the XCD 80mm, XCD 65mm and XCD 135mm feature an integral central shutter, offering exposure times from 60 minutes to 1/2000s with full flash synchronisation through the entire range.
Price, Availability
The XCD 80mm, XCD 65mm and the XCD 135mm lenses are now available for pre-ordering and will begin shipping in December.
The XCD 80mm lens is $4,845, the XCD 65mm lens is $2,750, the XCD 135mm lens is $4,050 and the XCD 135mm lens with X Converter 1,7 is $4,845.