Offering a classic wide-angle perspective, the Hasselblad HC 50mm f/3.5 II Lens for Salefrom Hasselblad HC 50mm f/3.5 II Lens for Saleis well-suited to documentary and photojournalism applications due to its slightly wider-than-normal field of view. This lens is characterized by an improved shutter unit that supports working with shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec, with flash sync also available at all speeds. The lens employs a sophisticated 11 elements in seven groups optical design, which controls aberrations and distortions in order to deliver a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and illumination from edge to edge. Additionally, a retro focus design is used for fast autofocus performance as well as consistent image quality throughout the focusing range from 2' to infinity.

Hasselblad H System    Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/32    Improved Shutter Unit, 1/2000 Sec Sync    Construction: 11 Elements / 7 Groups    Minimum Focus Distance: 2'    Rear Focusing with MF Override    Front Filter Thread: 77mm

Updated HC 50mm f/3.5 II lens features an improved central shutter unit that offers a faster shutter speed range of up to 1/2000 sec with flash sync available at all speeds. This lens is demarcated by an orange dot, and also features a more robust design that has been tested for up to 1,000,000 actuations.

Standard wide-angle prime offers a 63° angle of view, making it well-suited to journalistic and documentary photography, and features a sophisticated optical design that limits distortions and provides edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination throughout the focusing range.

Rear focusing AF lens with manual focus override for increased control when focusing as close as 2' away. Depth of field and distance scales are also featured in the design to aid in pre-focusing and hyperfocal focusing techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have weather sealing rubber ring at the mount?

A: Yes, the Hasselblad XCD 30mm f/3.5 Lens has a weather sealing rubber ring at the mount.

Q: 2. does it come with lens hood?

A: yes - comes with metal lens hood and leather lens pouch

Q: 3. What is the country of origin for the XCD lenses?

A: The country of origin for this lens is Sweden.

Q: 4. Are there any filters compatible with this lens hood?

A: No, the FotodioX Lens Hood for Hasselblad 50mm Distagon C does not have filter threads to allow a filter to be attached.

Q: 5. Why aperture F/3.5 works only for zoom 35 and 40, not for 50 to 75?

A: The maximum aperture on Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens is variable. It is maximum 3.5 at the wider angle setting. As you zoom in the lens the maximum aperture changes to 4.5. That is a normal operation of the lens.

Q: 6. Does this work with the Sony Alpha 6600 (and other Alphas in the 6000 series)?

A: Yes, the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens (Sony E, Black) is compatible with all Sony cameras with an APS-C sensor including the cameras in the 6000 series.

Q: 7. Is the lens weather sealed?

A: Yes, the Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens BH #HA3575XCD is a weather sealed lens.

Q: 8. Why is the autofocus not working with the X2D?

A: It's working on mine.

Q: 9. Does autofocus work with the H lenses using this adapter or is it manual focus only?

A: Yes, autofocus works with H lenses when using this Hasselblad 0.8 XH Converter for HC or HCD Lens to X System Cameras BH #HA08XHC • MFR #CP.HB.00000627.01 but not with all lenses. The lenses and camera need the latest firmware update as well. According to Hasselblad, All H System lenses with firmware 18.0.0 or later must be updated to the newest version 19.1.0 to work with the XH Converter 0,8 and to get auto focus (HC 120 and HC 120 II can only be used in manual focus mode). Other H System lenses (except HC 120 and HC 120 II) with firmware older than 18.0.0 will work but only in manual focus mode. Please note that only HC/HCD lenses with firmware 18.0.0 or later can be updated to 19.1.0. Lenses with older firmware have older hardware and therefore cannot be updated. Additionally, the X1D-50c must be updated with firmware 1.25.0 or later and the X1D II 50C, 907X 50C and 907X Special Edition cameras must all be updated with firmware 1.4.0 or later. Ref: https://bit.ly/3qKxzZD

Q: 10. I assume this hood attaches to the lens like the drop-in filter ring does. Can drop in filters still be used with this?

A: Unfortunately the FotodioX Lens Hood for Hasselblad 50mm Distagon C cannot be used with drop in filters.