Hasselblad XCD 65mm f/2.8 in-depth review

[vieri]

Ladies and gentlemen, I have put together a blog page with my in-depth impressions of the Hasselblad XCD 65mm f/2.8.

The page is here:

https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2019/09/hasselblad-xcd-65mm-f-2-8-in-depth-review.html

In short, the lens is amazing at infinity, a little less sharp at close focussing distances. It draws beautifully, as all XCD lenses, and is a great add to the lineup.

Looking forward to your thoughts and comments, best regards

Vieri

 

[DaveS]

Thanks Vieri, I always appreciate your reviews and comments on your working products.

One quick question, you mentioned in some of your other lens reviews that the newer lenses seem to be slightly quieter than the original 45 and 90 when firing the shutter. How does this one compare?

I own the 45 and 90, and yesterday on a local mountain hike a few people commented on the sound my camera made. Actually some said they liked the cool sound, but just the fact they commented surprised me. Not that it makes a difference to me personally, I was just curious.

thanks,

Dave

Photo: Panoramic 2 shot using 45mm, it was very hazy yesterday, so I applied a lot of clarity in LR. (maybe too much...)
Vancouver Canada skyline with Mount Baker in Washington state in background.

 

[vieri]

Thanks Vieri, I always appreciate your reviews and comments on your working products.

One quick question, you mentioned in some of your other lens reviews that the newer lenses seem to be slightly quieter than the original 45 and 90 when firing the shutter. How does this one compare?

I own the 45 and 90, and yesterday on a local mountain hike a few people commented on the sound my camera made. Actually some said they liked the cool sound, but just the fact they commented surprised me. Not that it makes a difference to me personally, I was just curious.

thanks,

Dave

Photo: Panoramic 2 shot using 45mm, it was very hazy yesterday, so I applied a lot of clarity in LR. (maybe too much...)
Vancouver Canada skyline with Mount Baker in Washington state in background.

Thank you very much Dave, glad you enjoyed the read About your question, in my other reviews I am talking about the sound of the AF motor, not of the shutter's firing sound. I think the 65mm is more similar to the 30mm than to the 21 or 135mm, but these are all subjective impressions rather than objective measurements, so take it for what is worth

Best regards,

Vieri