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Hasselblad XCD 30mm f/3.5 Autofocus Lens for X-System {77}
Model #372248
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The XCD 30mm f/3.5 gives X-System shooters a true wide-angle prime scaled for the 44x33mm medium format sensor. At 31mm effective focal length, it sits in the classic reportage and architectural sweet spot, wide enough to work tight spaces, controlled enough to keep perspective honest. The 11-element, 10-group construction includes one aspherical element that keeps field curvature and coma in check across that large image circle, and the unit focus design moves the entire optical group as a single assembly than floating individual elements, which pays off in consistency from near to far.
AF on medium format has historically been a negotiation with speed, but Hasselblad built this lens into the X-System from the ground up, and it shows in how reliably it locks in real shooting situations. Full-time manual override means you can correct focus by hand without switching modes. The 77mm filter thread is a standard size, which keeps your existing filter kit relevant. At 550g and 88mm long, it carries without fatigue through a full day of work. For a lens designed to feed sensors north of 50 megapixels, the optical engineering here earns every dollar of its positioning.
Architectural and interior photographers get an useful working angle on the 44x33mm sensor without the distortion correction penalties that come with rectilinear ultra-wides, the aspherical element handles that work optically. Street and documentary shooters who want AF reliability on a medium format body will find the unit focus system responsive enough for unposed situations. Landscape photographers working from a tripod benefit from the f/32 minimum aperture for diffraction-controlled deep focus. Travel photographers who pack light appreciate the 550g weight for a lens built to cover full medium format coverage.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 31mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Mount | Hasselblad X |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF System | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.40 m (15.75") |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Special Elements Coatings | 1 aspherical element |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.1× |
| Full Time Manual | Yes |
| Focus Method | Unit |
| Distance Scale | No |
| DOF Scale | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm (3.27") |
| Length | 88 mm (3.46") |
| Weather Sealing | No |
| Color | Black |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Weight | 550 g (1.21 lb) |
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| Brand Name | Hasselblad |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (lens motor) |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad X |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Max Focal Length | 30mm |
| Min Focal Length | 30mm |
