Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4

The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 is an ultra-wide prime lens for the Hasselblad X mount, delivering a 17mm full-frame equivalent field of view at 600g with autofocus and a 77mm filter thread.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 21mm (approx. 17mm full-frame equivalent on Hasselblad medium format)
• Aperture range: f/4 – f/32
• Lens mount: Hasselblad X
• Autofocus: Yes
• Minimum focus distance: 0.32m
• Filter thread: 77mm
• Weight: 600g
• Image stabilisation: None (in-lens)

Who is this lens for?

If you shoot landscapes, architecture, or street photography on a Hasselblad X system body — the X1D II 50C, X2D 100C, or any X-series camera — the XCD 21mm f/4 is one of the widest native options available for that mount. The 17mm full-frame equivalent gives you serious expansive coverage while keeping medium format detail intact. It's a practical travel lens too: autofocus means you're not hunting focus manually on busy streets, and the 0.32m minimum focus distance lets you get surprisingly close to foreground subjects for creative compositions. Buying a second-hand copy with minimum 12 months warranty and professional inspection is a smart way to access this level of optical quality without paying new price.