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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Hasselblad X Review

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5

Main Features

  • 45mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 645
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • Weight: 475g / 1.05 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.4m
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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Overview


Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 645 max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Hasselblad X cameras.

What type of photography is the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitVery Good
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeAverage
Macro

Reasons to Buy Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
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CONs
Not so fast for a short Prime Lens


Lens Mount

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is compatible with cameras that have a Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Hasselblad X lenses are Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 75mm. It weighs 475g / 16.8 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P (Hasselblad X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 vs Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P Size and Weight

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has a fixed focal length of 45mm.



Weather Sealings

The Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D.

Optical Image Stabilization

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Below are the 2 Wideangle Prime type Hasselblad X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P: 0.19x - (Compare)
  • Hasselblad 30mm F3.5: 0.1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has a max aperture of F3.5 and a minimum aperture of F32.

Lens Hood

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P Lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P
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Medium Format 230 g / 0.51 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 Lens Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8
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Medium Format 727 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V Lens Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V
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Medium Format 372 g / 0.82 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH
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35mm FF 300 g / 0.66 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Lens Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Lens Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95
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FourThirds 571 g / 1.26 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V Lens Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V
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Medium Format 350 g / 0.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
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35mm FF 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Alternatives in Hasselblad X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V Lens Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V
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Medium Format 372 g / 0.82 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V Lens Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V
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Medium Format 350 g / 0.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P Lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P
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Medium Format 230 g / 0.51 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Hasselblad
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Hasselblad X
Max Format 645
Focal Range 45mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 475g
Diameter 77mm
Length 75mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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