The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V is a 55mm prime lens for the Hasselblad X mount, equivalent to 43mm on full frame, weighing just 372g, with a maximum aperture of f/2.5, a minimum focus distance of 0.45m, a 72mm filter thread, and a built-in leaf shutter that syncs up to 1/1000s.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 55mm (43mm full-frame equivalent)
- Maximum aperture: f/2.5
- Minimum aperture: f/32
- Lens mount: Hasselblad X mount
- Autofocus: Yes
- Minimum focus distance: 0.45m
- Filter thread: 72mm
- Weight: 372g
- Lens type: Standard prime
- Built-in leaf shutter: Yes, syncs at all speeds up to 1/1000s
What makes the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V special?
The XCD 55mm f/2.5 V sits at the heart of the XCD V-series lineup. At 372g it's one of the lightest lenses you can put on a medium format camera, yet it delivers sharp optical performance characteristic of Hasselblad glass. The 43mm full-frame equivalent focal length produces a field of view close to the human eye's perspective, making composition feel natural whether you're shooting a portrait or walking a city street.
Compare it to the XCD 38mm f/2.5 V and you trade a slightly wider, more environmental perspective for this 55mm's tighter, more intimate rendering. The XCD 90mm f/2.5 V sits at the other end — longer reach and more background compression, better for controlled studio portrait work. The 55mm sits in the middle: versatile enough for documentary and travel, flattering enough for environmental portraits. All three share the same f/2.5 aperture and leaf shutter architecture, so the choice really comes down to angle of view and working distance.
The built-in leaf shutter is what sets the XCD V-series apart from adapted or third-party glass. It syncs flash at every speed up to 1/1000s, which means you can overpower midday sun with a single speedlight — something you simply can't do on a focal-plane shutter system at the same resolution. For photographers who mix ambient and strobe, that's a genuine workflow advantage.
Who is the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V for?
This lens is a natural fit for portrait photographers who want a slightly wider, more environmental look rather than the compressed isolation of a longer lens. At 0.45m minimum focus distance you can get close enough to fill the frame with a face — or step back and include context. Wedding photographers, editorial shooters and documentary workers will all find the 43mm-equivalent field of view easy to work with.
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