With a sleek design to match the X1D and X2D camera systems, the XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Lens from Hasselblad is a wide-angle, 30mm equivalent prime designed to cover the camera's large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor area. This wide lens, with a 70° angle of view, is well-suited to landscape, cityscape, and documentary shooting applications. It also features a 11.8" minimum focusing distance along with an optical design meant to maintain image quality and sharpness throughout the focusing range for accurate depiction of close-up subjects. Like other XCD lenses, the XCD 38mm f/2.5 V has an integrated Central Lens Shutter that is capable of shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec with flash sync at all speeds, and its internal autofocus design can be manually overridden for precise manual focusing control.

Hasselblad X System    30mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/32    Central Lens Shutter, 1/2000 sec Sync    Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"    Three Aspherical Elements    Internal Focusing with MF Override    Front Filter Thread: 72mm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the difference between this lens and the XCD 90 f/3.2 other than the f stop?

A: The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Lens works up to 1/4000 sync and weighs 19.4 oz. The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 Lens up to 1/2000 and weighs 1.36 lb. And the 90mm f/2.5 V Dimensions are smaller, (ø x L) 3 x 3.7". And the other is 3.03 x 3.94".

Q: 2. Is This lens compatible with Hasselblad 907X 50C? If yes, will it work at 1/4000?

A: The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Lens works with the Hasselblad 907X 50C camera. It will not work at 1/4000 shutter speed.

Q: 3. Does this lens come with a lens hood?

A: Yes. The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens comes with the lens hood.

Q: 4. Would I need an adapter to use it with the 907x 100c?

A: No, you do not need an adapter to use the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens with the Hasselblad 907X 100C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 5. Is this lens suitable for use on the 907x camera body?

A: Yes Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Lens is compatible with the Hasselblad 907X 50C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

Q: 6. Do I need an adapter to use with 907x 100c?

A: No, you don't need an adapter to use the Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Lens on the Hasselblad 907X 100C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 7. I am getting ready to purchase this lens or the 80mm f1.9. I am hesitating. I have heard many great reviews of the 80mm?

A: Both of these lenses are superb optically; the 80mm lens has several great reviews, but the 90mm is closer to a traditional portrait focal length, if you are interested in doing portraits.

Q: 8. Does this lens allow in-body stabilization to operate, or must that feature be turned off?

A: Yes, this lens will work with in-body stabilization. So long as the camera body has in-body stabilization, and it is turned on.

Q: 9. What is the meaning of "V" ?

A: The “V” in the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens, and others of that line are styled a bit like the V-mount lenses from the film era but are very much high-performing X system lenses with improved AF, more compact and lightweight profiles, and new control rings. The handling of the lenses has been upgraded, too, and the leaf shutter design has been retained, with all lenses supporting shutter speeds up to 1/2000-second with flash sync at all speeds.

Q: 10. does the V mean it can be used on v mount, such as the 907x ?

A: Yes. As both systems are a Hasselblad X mount.