Hasselblad’s New Standard Zoom Lens

credits: Hasselblad

Hasselblad has officially introduced a new standard zoom to its XCD lineup: the XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E. On Hasselblad’s medium format bodies, that translates to roughly a 28-76mm equivalent in full-frame terms, giving it a slightly longer reach on both ends compared to the classic 24-70mm zoom. Inside, the lens is built with 16 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical and five extra-low dispersion elements to keep sharpness and control aberrations across the zoom range.

The new lens was designed with the new X2D II 100C in mind, taking full advantage of its recently added continuous autofocus. Hasselblad says this is the fastest-focusing XCD lens yet, thanks to a newly developed stepping motor. It can focus as close as 0.4 meters at the wide end and 0.5 meters at the tele end, which should be enough for general close-up shooting but won’t replace a true macro lens. Physically, the zoom comes in at 138mm in length and weighs just under 900 grams, with an internally focusing design that helps with handling and balance.

Like other modern XCD lenses, the 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E includes a built-in leaf shutter, offering speeds up to 1/4000s and full flash sync at any shutter speed. It takes large 86mm filters, and Hasselblad is also rolling out matching UV, ND8, and CPL filters alongside the release. Hasselblad says the new zoom is sharp edge-to-edge and essentially replaces the need to carry multiple primes in its range. The XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E is available for $4,599 (€4,800). A closer look at Hasselblad’s new lens, X2D II camera and filters will follow in this week’s Sunday magazine issue ;)

You can see full details on Hasselblad’s website here