Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens

Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens Summary

The Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens expands the X System with a highly versatile standard zoom, which combines portability with Hasselblad’s flagship E Series optical performance. The lens covers a 35-100mm zoom range, which is equivalent to 28-76mm on full-frame cameras, equating to a 3x optical zoom. The lens replaces the need to carry multiple XCD lenses thanks to the ability to capture wide-angle to short telephoto subjects, catering to a variety of shooting styles.

The optical design uses 16 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical and five ED elements, which deliver excellent resolving power and edge-to-edge sharpness. Hasselblad’s renowned colour science is fully supported, ensuring natural tones and accurate contrast straight out of camera when using this medium format XCD lens.

Autofocus performance is fast and precise thanks to a stepping motor, which works together with the latest AF technology found in the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and its AF-C tracking to keep moving subjects sharp. An integrated leaf shutter offers speeds from 1/4000s to 68 minutes, with full flash synchronisation at every shutter speed, enabling more precise control over lighting in natural and studio environments.

The lens measures just 133mm long and weighs in at 894g, which is 19% lighter and 10% shorter than the XCD 35-75mm, while also adding extended telephoto reach for street and travel photography. With a new 86mm filter thread and Hasselblad’s latest lens filters, this lens combines image quality, speed, and zoom flexibility for photographers who shoot multiple photographic genres.

Hasselblad Lens XCD 2.8-4/35-100E Key Features

• 3x optical zoom from 35 to 100mm (28-76mm full-frame equivalent)
• Flagship E Series optics, including three aspherical and five ED elements
• Fast and quiet autofocus with a stepping motor
• Works perfectly with AF‑C tracking from the X2D II 100C camera
• Integrated leaf shutter supports 1/4000s to 68 minute exposures with flash synchronisation at all speeds
• Lightweight 894g design
• 19% lighter and 10% shorter than the XCD 35-75mm lens
• Compatible with 86mm UV Filter, 86mm CPL Filter, and 86mm ND8 Filter

Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens in More Detail

Optical Performance

The optical construction of 16 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical and five ED elements, ensures exceptional resolving power with sharpness across the entire frame. Chromatic aberrations and distortion are well controlled, even at the extremes of the zoom range.

The f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end offers smooth, natural background blur, while f/4 at the telephoto end provides excellent subject separation and low-light usability, while ensuring that the zoom lens is still portable.

Autofocus performance

Autofocus is driven by a stepping motor that delivers smooth, accurate focusing. When mounted on the X2D II 100C the lens supports AF-C subject tracking, making it well-suited to capturing everyday environments such as street, travel and portrait photography. The integrated leaf shutter enables exposure speeds from 1/4000s to 68 minutes, while providing flash synchronisation at any shutter speed.

Handling and Build Quality

At 133mm long and just 894g, the XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E is compact, balancing comfortably on X System cameras. Its design is 19% lighter and 10% shorter than the older XCD 35-75mm, offering improved portability for handheld medium format quality.

Controls include a smooth zoom ring, focus ring, and a programmable custom control ring, which allows for quick access to frequently used settings such as ISO, aperture, or exposure compensation.

What’s in the box

• Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Lens hood
• Lens pouch

Hasselblad Lens XCD 2.8-4/35-100E Specifications

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