The Hasselblad XCD 20–35 mm f/3.2–4.5 E Lens pushes the boundaries of medium-format wide-angle photography. Designed for the Hasselblad X System and X2D II 100C, it combines exceptional optical precision, compact handling, and versatile performance — perfect for landscape, architectural, and environmental photography.
Covering an ultra-wide 20–35 mm range (16–28 mm full-frame equivalent), this zoom lens gives photographers the flexibility of multiple wide primes in one beautifully balanced package. Whether capturing dramatic mountain ranges, tight interiors, or creative environmental portraits, it delivers stunning sharpness, depth, and control across the entire frame.
The optical construction features 13 elements in 10 groups, including aspherical and extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements to minimise distortion, chromatic aberration, and edge softness — even at its widest focal lengths. The result is crisp, colour-true imagery with the natural contrast and micro-detail that define Hasselblad’s medium-format look.
The f/3.2–4.5 variable aperture provides excellent control over depth of field, while maintaining edge-to-edge clarity. The lens’s refined leaf shutter allows flash synchronisation at all shutter speeds up to 1/2000 s, enabling creative lighting setups in any environment — from sunlit exteriors to studio flash sessions.
Autofocus performance is handled by a linear stepping motor, providing smooth, silent, and precise focusing. Manual focus is equally refined thanks to the lens’s fluid, tactile control ring, allowing exact adjustments for critical compositions.
Physically, the XCD 20–35 mm is crafted with Hasselblad’s signature Scandinavian design language — clean, minimal, and purposeful. The body is made from precision-milled aluminium, offering durability with a weight of just 600 g. The internal focusing design ensures the lens doesn’t extend or shift balance during use, making it ideal for tripod or handheld shooting.
The lens also supports Hasselblad’s Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) workflow, ensuring seamless colour consistency across the brand’s ecosystem. When paired with the X2D II’s 100 MP sensor, it resolves extraordinary levels of detail while maintaining tonal smoothness and subtle gradation in highlights and shadows.
Engineered for professionals who demand the finest optical performance in a portable form, the Hasselblad XCD 20–35 mm f/3.2–4.5 E stands as the definitive ultra-wide zoom for the X System — versatile, compact, and uncompromisingly sharp.
