Hasselblad's X mirrorless medium format system launched with three prime lenses, including the wide-angle XCD 3,5/30mm. But system owners craving an even wider field of view were left to adapt larger lenses developed for the company's H system. The company is filling the gap with the XCD 4/21mm ($3,750), a prime that covers the same angle of view as a 17mm on a 35mm full-frame camera. If you've got an X1D at home the 21mm is worth checking out, especially if you crave a very wide view of the world. Design: Minimalism at Work The XCD 4/21mm is all black, with a metal barrel and a large rubberized manual focus ring. Adornments are minimal, with the Hasselblad logo, the focal length and aperture, and an indicator reminding you that the front filter is a 77mm size, all in white text around the front element. The Hasselblad logo and some additional text are printed toward the base, though in a gray font that all but blends into the matte black finish. Given its coverage and angle of v...
The Hasselblad XCD 4/21mm captures sharp images, even when shot at f/4. If you have an X1D and want an ultra-wide lens, it will serve you well.
Excellent sharpness, even wide open; Relatively compact design; Supports front filters
Diffraction sets in at f/11; Some barrel distortion; Darkened corners; No image stabilization