In what will likely be music to the ears of X System shooters who need to shoot extensive and quick, Hasselblad has simply launched its newest lens: the Hasselblad XCD 25V.
Combining an ultra-wide 19.75mm focal size, in equal full body phrases, the XCD 25V additionally boasts a quick f/2.5 aperture – one thing that Hasselblad hadn’t beforehand provided on its wide-angle optics (the XCD 21mm, which is an outdated product, and the reasonably priced XCD 28P, each of that are f/4).
The 25V is the fourth lens within the producer’s V-series of optics, becoming a member of the Hasselblad XCD 90V, 55V and 35V. Along with sharing the identical smooth aesthetic, it advantages from a guide focus clutch, customizable management ring and uniform 72mm filter thread.
Internally the lens has a fancy optical system that includes 10 teams and 13 components, 4 of that are aspherical and three extra-low dispersion, to be able to render each micron of element demanded by the 100MP sensors on the Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C.
The Hasselblad XCD 25V mounted to the X2D 100C (Picture credit score: Hasselblad)
As a V-series lens, it additionally advantages from Hasselblad’s newest mechanical wizardry – specifically the brand new and improved “close-only shutter” that may obtain flash sync speeds of as much as 1/4000 sec, because of an optimized motor and publicity unit.
I’ve had the pleasure of utilizing the lens extensively and concluded, in my Hasselblad XCD 25V assessment, that “the Hasselblad XCD 25V is the wide-angle lens I have been ready for – and the wait has been value it.
“I used to be happy with the outcomes I acquired from the 25V in any respect apertures, however Hasseblad glass is so expertly engineered which you could depend on sharpness even when taking pictures extensive open. The element in each picture is simply chic.”
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The Hasselblad XCD 25V is obtainable now, with quick transport, for $3,699 / £3,599 (Australian pricing to be confirmed).
The Hasselblad XCD 25V with out and with the included lens shade (hood) (Picture credit score: Hasselblad)
