Hasselblad XCD 2 5 25V Wide Angle Lens

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Description

Hasselblad began as a commerce house in Sweden, but the founder's son convinced his father to open a photography department at the end of the 19th century. That division soon took over the company entirely, and it's been manufacturing professional-grade lenses, viewfinders and legendary cameras - like the 1000F - ever since. It's not all about the pros, though - there's also a range of entry-level consumer cameras, offering quality and precision for fledgling photographers.WIDE-ANGLE LENS FOR NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHYEmbrace the expansive view and eternalise the captivating interplay of light and shadow. The XCD 2,5/25V has a wide-angle focal length equivalent to 20mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.5. This lens furthers Hasselblad's legacy of stellar optical performance, turning nocturnal cityscapes, starry skies, and indoor portraits into extraordinary captures. It integrates the classic V-series design ethos with intuitive, user-friendly functionality, exuding elegance, both in its aesthetic and control.BROADEN THE HORIZON, CAPTURE LIGHT AND SHADOWThe wide-angle view at a 20mm-equivalent focal length encompasses a wealth of environment and subject details, granting ample compositional and expressive space. The f/2.5 large aperture, coupled with Hasselblad's consistently excellent optical performance, enables the XCD 2,5/25V to encapsulate rich highlight and shadow details within its frame, capturing the hidden wonders even at dusk or after dark.ELEGANT DESIGN, EFFORTLESS CONTROLThe metal lens body features the ''V'' insignia at one end, with the ''H'' logo print engraved on both the focus and control rings. This detail carries on the Hasselblad XCD V series' classic design ethos with refined elegance.MASTERFUL OPTICAL DESIGN, EXCELLENCE AT ANY DISTANCEThe XCD 2,5/25V features an optical structure of thirteen elements in ten groups, including four aspherical elements and three ED elements, meeting the high-resolution requirements of 100-megapixel sensors. This ensures images are sharp and crisp from the centre to the edges while effectively suppressing chromatic dispersion.With its precise optical design, the XCD 2,5/25V maintains a compact body while offering superior resolution, colour fidelity, and a large aperture. Compared with the XCD 4/21 with an f/4 maximum aperture, the smaller and lighter XCD 2,5/25V boasts an f/2.5 maximum aperture.The XCD 2,5/25V's robust close-up capabilities also showcase its exceptional optical quality. Its minimum focusing distance is 25cm with a maximum image scale of 1:5.8. When shooting, the wide-angle view aids in flexible composition, while the large aperture accentuates the subject, enhancing the expressiveness of close-up subjects like gourmet dishes and flowers.