Hasselblad XCD 4/45P – Compact Autofocus Lens for Medium Format Cameras

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by Jeff LochJanuary 16^th, 2020

Hasselblad just introduced a new X-mount lens: the Hasselblad XCD 4/45P. This lightweight and compact glass is the “world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens in the market today,” according to Hasselblad. Let’s take a closer look at it!

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Hasselblad XCD 4/45P Features

The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P is the brands’ latest addition to its line of X-mount lenses. Indeed, it is compatible with their medium format cameras like the Hasselblad X1D II.

The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P mounted on the X1D II. Image credit: Hasselblad

The XCD 4/45P has a focal length of 46.2mm (36mm Full-Frame equivalent) and an aperture of F/4. It is an excellent all-around autofocus lens option to keep on your camera at all times.

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This tiny and compact autofocus lens is only 1.85in/47mm long for a weight of 0.7lbs/320g. The lens design consists of 9 elements in 7 groups with two aspherical elements. The minimum focusing distance is pretty small at only 13.8in/35cm, which is handy as an everyday lens. The front filter is 62mm.

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If you are doing street photography, Hasselblad claims that “thanks to evolved designs, both the autofocus motor and leaf shutter have been reduced in audible noise.”

The Hasselblad lineup of X-mount lenses. Image credit: Hasselblad

With the addition of the XCD 4/45P, the Hasselblad X-mount line of lenses now consist of ten lenses ranging from 21mm to 135mm.

Price and Availability

The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P will be available at the end of this month for $1099.00/1199€. At the moment, it is the most affordable X-mount lens available, far beyond the XCD 45mm F/3.5, that retails for $2695.00.

What do you think of this new Hasselblad XCD 4/45P lens? Did you invest in the X-mount ecosystem to pair with your X1D II? Let us know in the comments below!