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Hasselblad 28mm f/4 HCD Digital Autofocus Lens for Hasselblad H Series {95}
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$1,144.00
Hasselblad's 28mm wide-angle built for H-series medium format.
The HCD 28mm f/4 is a purpose-built wide-angle for Hasselblad H-series digital medium format systems, carrying the HCD designation that signals Carl Zeiss Distagon optical design. That Distagon architecture is engineered specifically for the geometry of retrofocus wide-angle lenses, and on a medium format sensor it covers substantially more image area than the same focal length would on a smaller format. The 95mm filter thread tells you something about the front element's scale and the optical engineering required to deliver edge-to-edge performance across that coverage.
Autofocus integration keeps this lens practical in field conditions where manual focus on a medium format body slows a shoot down. The f/4 maximum aperture is consistent with what wide Distagon designs demand to maintain image quality across the field at this focal length and format size. For shooters already invested in the H system, this is the wide-angle option that was designed alongside the bodies than adapted around them.
Who It's For
Architectural and interior photographers working with H-series bodies will find the 28mm field of view genuinely useful for tight spaces where you cannot step back further, with autofocus keeping critical focus reliable when perspective corrections come later in post. Landscape photographers shooting on medium format benefit from the Distagon optical design's handling of wide-angle geometry at larger sensor scales. Commercial studio shooters who need environmental context around a subject, without switching systems, have a native autofocus option here that matches the H-series workflow directly.
Key Features
- 28mm focal length wide-angle for medium format coverage
- f/4 maximum aperture optimized for Distagon optical design
- Hasselblad Carl Zeiss Distagon HCD optics
- Autofocus integration for practical field operation
- 95mm filter thread
- Purpose-built for H-series digital medium format systems
FAQ
- What optical design does the HCD 28mm use?
- Carl Zeiss Distagon optics engineered for retrofocus wide-angle geometry. On medium format, this delivers edge-to-edge performance across substantially more image area than the same focal length on smaller formats.
- Does this lens have autofocus?
- Yes. Autofocus integration keeps the lens practical in field conditions where manual focus on medium format bodies would slow a shoot down.
- What's the maximum aperture?
- f/4. This aperture is consistent with what wide Distagon designs require to maintain image quality across the field at 28mm on medium format.
- What filter size does it take?
- 95mm. The filter thread size reflects the front element's scale and the optical engineering required for the HCD design.
- Is this lens designed for H-series cameras?
- Yes. The HCD 28mm is purpose-built for Hasselblad H-series digital medium format systems, engineered alongside the bodies rather than adapted around them.
- What mount does this lens use?
- Hasselblad H mount. It's exclusive to H-series medium format cameras.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Mount | Hasselblad H |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm |
This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.
| Brand Name | Hasselblad |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 95mm coarse (1. pitch) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (lens motor) |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad H & Fuji GX645AF |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Max Focal Length | 28mm |
| Min Focal Length | 28mm |
