XCD Lens - FAQ

What is different about the new XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V from previous XCD lenses?

The new XCD lenses include XCD 2,5/55V, XCD 2,5/38V, and XCD 2,5/90V. The lenses feature more compact and lightweight builds while maintaining Hasselblad’s top-class optical performance. The fully upgraded focusing module enables faster and more accurate autofocus. The optimised leaf shutter is more compact, providing flash synchronisation at all speeds. Each metal lens features both a focus ring and lens control ring delicately engraved with a Hasselblad "H" logo print. The lenses support full-time MF. A simple push and pull of the focus ring changes from AF to MF mode, where intuitive scale marks keep focus distance and DOF clear at a glance. The control ring can be customised for quick access to preferred functions, making shooting more convenient and efficient.

Do XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses support full MF?

Yes. Full-time manual focus is always available. Adjust the focus ring at any time regardless of whether you are using AF or MF mode.

How many functions can I customise for the control ring on the XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses?

You can set the control ring to one of the five functions - N/A, ISO, aperture, shutter, and exposure compensation. For more details, please refer to the X2D 100C User Manual.

When using with X1D-50c, X1D II 50C, or 907X 50C, will the new XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses focus faster than the old XCD lenses?

Due to hardware limitations, the X1D, X1D II, and 907X will not focus faster when used with the new XCD lenses.

What is a leaf shutter? How does it work?

The leaf shutter is built into the lens structure. Its most significant advantage is to achieve flash synchronisation at all speeds (e.g., flash sync speed of up to 1/2000s). This helps capture fast-moving subjects when a flash is used and is also helpful for wide-aperture portraits in strong lighting conditions or outdoors.

For cameras with a focal-plane shutter, when using flash, the shutter speed is limited to 1/125s or 1/250s, posing restrictions for creativity. Due to the special design of the leaf shutter, it generates significantly reduced vibration when triggered, making it more efficient to obtain satisfactory shots.

How do I correct lens distortions?

Distortions can be corrected in Phocus or other image processing software for more accurate optical effects. The camera itself does not support lens correction.