Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E 20-35mm
The 16-element optical design with three aspherical elements delivers exceptional sharpness across the entire 20-35mm zoom range for medium format sensors. Its relatively compact 805g build and fast stepping motor autofocus make it a practical, durable choice for expansive field work. This lens is best for landscape photographers who demand edge-to-edge clarity in ultra-wide perspectives.
Focal length 20-35mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Hasselblad X
Weight 805 g
af type stepping motor
lens type zoom
30 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.2-4.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Hasselblad X |
| Format | medium-format |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 320 |
| Max Magnification | 0.09 to 0.16x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E 20-35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-35mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 805 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E 20-35mm | 87 | 3.2 | 24.3 | 28.6 | 90.2 | 4.9 | 68.7 | 21.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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