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Hasselblad Announces Compact XCD 4/45P Prime
15 January 2020
Hasselblad has introduced its XCD 4/45P designed portability. The XCD 45P is the most lightweight and compact member of the XCD lens family at only 0.7 lbs. and measuring 1.85 inches deep. The company claims the XCD 45P is the world's lightest digital medium format autofocus lens on the market today.
"We're extremely proud we could produce a lens with as high optical performance as the rest of our XCD lenses in such a compact form," said Hasselblad lead optical designer Per Nordlund.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new prime include:
HASSELBLAD XCD 4/45P LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Hasselblad X Focal Length 46.2mm Aperture f4 to f22 Angle of View 61° Minimum Focus 1.15 feet Magnification 0.19x Optical Design 9 elements in 7 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 62mm Dimensions 3.15 x 2.05 inches Weight 11.29 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Hasselblad said the new lens will ship later this month and is available for pre-order now for $1,099. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.
Hasselblad Launches XCD 4/45P
The World's Lightest Digital Medium Format Autofocus Lens
Designed to further the capabilities of all X System cameras by taking high quality imaging even further out into the world, Hasselblad launches the new XCD 4/45P. Designed for the utmost in portability, the XCD 45P stands as the most lightweight and compact member of the XCD lens family. Weighing only 320g (0.7 lbs) and measuring 47mm (1.85 in) in depth, the XCD 45P is the world's lightest digital medium format autofocus lens on the market today.
The XCD 45P allows photographers to bring high quality optics on any adventure, ranging from travel photography across deserts and up mountains to urban exploration and documentary. Minimal weight combined with superior image quality, the XCD 45P coupled with the X1D II and Phocus Mobile 2 lets creatives go physically further with their creative visions with lighter gear in their kit and a highly portable workflow.
"We're extremely proud we could produce a lens with as high optical performance as the rest of our XCD lenses in such a compact form," said Hasselblad Lead Optical Designer, Per Nordlund.
The XCD 45P features an optical design incorporating two aspherical elements, resulting in state-of-the art optical performance within compact dimensions. The XCD 45P has been designed with discreet portability in mind and thanks to evolved designs, both the autofocus motor and leaf shutter have been reduced in audible noise. Photographers will find that the new XCD 45P leaf shutter is less audible than many focal plane mechanical shutters.
With a minimum focus distance of 35cm (13.8 in) and a maximum image scale of 1:5.2, the XCD 45P is even suitable for food or still life photography. Its mechanically connected focus ring gives the lens a responsive and accurate manual focus experience. Just as the other XCD lenses, the XCD 45P is uncom- promising in its build quality, technical excellence, optical performance and balance in handheld use in addition to its built-in leaf shutter that allows for flash sync up to 1/2000s.
The XCD 4/45P has an MSRP of €1,199/£1,030/$1,099. Ordering is available now and shipping to begin in late January.
Discover the XCD 4/45P at http://www.hasselblad.com/x-system-lenses/xcd-4-45p/.