The Hasselblad XCD 3,2/90mm ($2,695) is one of just a trio of lenses available for purchase along with the X1D-50c mirrorless camera. The 90mm covers a short telephoto angle of view, and is the closest thing system owners will get to a standard lens until a promised 65mm comes out later this year. The tight field of view and long minimum focus distance don't make it an ideal standard prime, but that's not what it's supposed to be. It is an exceptionally sharp performer and an excellent option if you want a short telephoto lens for portraiture. Design The 3,2/90mm ( at Amazon) measures 3.9 by 3.0 inches (HD), weighs 1.4 pounds, and supports 67mm front filters. It's on the long side for the slim X1D body due to its short telephoto focal length, but balances well. The lens is finished in black, with a metal barrel and a rubberized focus ring. A metal lens hood is included. It secures tightly to the barrel, and has arrow indicators to let you know the correct attachment point for its ...
The Hasselblad XCD 3,2/90mm captures a field of view that's a little tighter than your average standard-angle lens and is extremely sharp.
Extremely sharp; Minimal distortion; Short telephoto field of view; In-lens shutter
Modest aperture; Dim corners at wide aperture; Long minimum focus distance