XCD or V system?
XCD lenses are made for the modern X system: a leaf shutter in every lens, which lets you sync flash at any shutter speed. The classic V glass by Carl Zeiss (Planar, Distagon, Sonnar) belongs to the 500 series and is optically impressive even today — and usable on modern cameras too via adapters.
The most popular Hasselblad lenses right now
For the X system the XCD 90mm f/2.5 V and the XCD 38mm f/2.5 V are the mainstays: the 90mm is a sharp, compact portrait lens with beautiful background blur, while the 38mm excels as a versatile standard lens in almost any situation. The XCD 55mm f/2.5 V is also much sought after as a modern all-rounder, and for those who want to go wider the XCD 21mm f/4 is an excellent choice for landscape and architecture.
Used pays off twice here
New XCD glass is a considerable investment; used, it quickly saves you thousands of euros. We test every lens for the leaf shutter, aperture, focusing and the condition of the glass, and describe its condition honestly with photos of the actual item.
