The Hasselblad XCD 20‑35mm f/3.2‑4.5 E Lens is Hasselblad’s most ambitious ultra‑wide‑angle zoom for the X System — engineered to deliver stunning clarity and expansive perspectives that elevate landscape, architecture, interior, and environmental photography. With a zoom range equivalent to 16–27 mm in full‑frame terms, this lens opens up new creative possibilities for photographers who want to capture the world with breathtaking breadth and depth.
Optically, it features 16 elements in 12 groups, including multiple aspherical and extra‑low‑dispersion elements that work together to suppress distortion and aberrations while rendering exceptional sharpness from the centre to the edges of the frame — beautifully aligning with the demands of high‑resolution medium format sensors.
A standout advantage of this lens is its leaf shutter, enabling flash sync at all shutter speeds (up to 1/2000 s), giving you creative flexibility to mix ambient and flash light even in bright conditions — a powerful tool for both studio and on‑location lighting. The responsive autofocus system, driven by a stepping motor and internal focusing design, delivers smooth, precise focusing performance for both stills and dynamic scenes.
Designed with photographers in mind, the lens’s elegant metal construction combines durability with refined control — dual engraved rings for zoom and focus feel balanced and intuitive in hand, while the overall build reflects Hasselblad’s timeless design language.
Whether you’re exploring dramatic natural landscapes, architectural wonders, or immersive interiors, this lens brings a remarkable combination of wide‑angle versatility, optical excellence, and creative control to your medium format photography.
