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Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E

Quick answer

The Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 20-35mm at f/3.2 for the Hasselblad XCD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

  • Full frame
  • APS-C (30–53mm equiv.)
  • Micro Four Thirds (40–70mm equiv.)
  • Other systems via mount adapter
  • 6 Hasselblad XCD cameras
Focal
20–35mm
Aperture
f/3.2–32
Weight
805g
Filter
77mm
Min focus
0.32m

What 20-35mm sees

Full frame crop 1.0×
63.4–94.5° 54.4–84° horizontal
APS-C crop 1.5× → 30–53mm
44.8–71.6° 37.8–61.9° horizontal
Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 40–70mm
34.3–56.8° 28.8–48.5° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 20mm (and 35mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera), not measured.

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Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E specifications

Optics

Focal length
20-35mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.2
Minimum aperture
f/32
Format coverage
Medium format
Optical construction
16 elements in 12 groups

Focus

Minimum focus distance
0.32 m
Maximum magnification
0.09×

Physical

Filter thread
77 mm
Weight
805 g
Length
117 mm
Diameter
81 mm

General

Brand
Hasselblad
Lens type
Wide Zoom

Specification source: hasselblad.com

What can you shoot with the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E?

At 20-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies
  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E use?

It uses the Hasselblad XCD mount, so it fits Hasselblad XCD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.

What is the focal length of the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E?

It zooms across 20-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.2. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 20-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.2.

What is the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 30–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–61.9° horizontal and 44.8–71.6° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 40–70mm on full frame, with a 28.8–48.5° horizontal and 34.3–56.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E fit?

Any Hasselblad XCD-mount camera, including Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C, Hasselblad 907X 50C, Hasselblad X1D II 50C, Hasselblad X1D-50c, and Hasselblad X2D 100C and 1 more.