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The Hasselblad XCD 55V f/2.5, the fast V-series standard lens for the X system.
The Hasselblad XCD 55V f/2.5, the fast V-series standard lens for the X system.

Hasselblad

Hasselblad

XCD 55V f/2.5

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$3,699

Official Hasselblad US store price.

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Part of the Hasselblad X system.

Specifications

MountHasselblad X
Focal length55 mm (43 mm full-frame equivalent)
Aperturef/2.5 - f/32
Construction9 elements in 8 groups; three aspherical incl. one large-diameter; one ED element
FocusInternal AF with full-time MF override; 0.45 m minimum
ShutterLeaf shutter, 1/2000 s max, flash sync at all speeds
Filter72 mm
Weight372 g

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