Hasselblad 65mm f/2.8 XCD

The Hasselblad XCD 65mm f/2.8 is a standard prime lens from Hasselblad for the Hasselblad X mount, with a 67mm filter size and a weight of 727g.

Key Features

• Fast, wide aperture
• Silent wave motor for quick, quiet autofocus

With its f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens is particularly effective for portrait work.

The bright aperture allows for smooth subject isolation and attractive background separation. It is well-suited to capturing individual or small group portraits with professional results, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The lens's compact and lightweight design makes it an excellent choice for travel photography.

The XCD 65mm f/2.8 has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 metres, which permits working with close-up subjects.

Featuring a 10-element, six-group optical design, the lens delivers sharpness and clarity across the frame. Colour reproduction is natural and true-to-life, which is essential for both studio and outdoor work.

The optical design ensures minimal distortion, allowing for high-quality results in professional applications.

Like other XCD lenses, the 65mm f/2.8 integrates a Central Lens Shutter capable of speeds up to 1/2000 of a second. Flash synchronisation at all shutter speeds is supported.

The autofocus system is precise, and manual override allows for complete control, making the lens reliable and versatile for a variety of photographic tasks.

Lens design

Hasselblad designed the lens to mimic the human field of view, with a full-frame equivalent focal length of 50mm. The integral central shutter gives exposure times from 60 minutes to 1/2000 s.

The maximum aperture is f/2.8 and the minimum focusing distance is 0.5 m (20 in.).

Why choose it

• Maximum aperture of f/2.8
• Minimum focusing distance of 0.5 m (20 in.)
• Integral central shutter from 60 minutes to 1/2000 s
• Designed to mimic the human field of view