The Hasselblad XCD 3,5/30mm ($3,995) is the most expensive lens available for the X1D-50c mirrorless medium format camera. It's also the most ambitious in scope, capturing an ultra-wide field of view while maintaining a relatively compact design. Images captured with the lens are very sharp, although edges lag behind the center in fidelity and there's dimness at the corners. Still, it's a solid option for photographers who prefer a wide perspective. Design The XCD 3,5/30mm ($3,995.00 at B&H Photo Video) measures 3.5 by 3.3 inches, weighs 1.2 pounds, and supports 77mm front filters. It's a short, squat design, one that balances quite well on the X1D. The barrel is finished in black metal, with a rubberized focus ring, and a reversible metal hood is included. Getting the hood on or off is a little tight, but printed arrows will guide you to the correct position to get it correctly situated for the bayonet mount to work as intended. The X1D features an image sensor that's bigger tha...
The Hasselblad XCD 3,5/30mm captures majestic views with excellent crispness, but like many wide lenses shows some distortion and corner dimness.
Ultra-wide angle design; Excellent sharpness; Compact; In-lens shutter
Shows some barrel distortion Dim corners; Edges not as sharp as center