Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Autofocus Lens for X-System Review

The Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V is a compact wide-angle prime designed for Hasselblad's medium format X-System cameras. With a 72mm filter thread and a relatively bright f/2.5 maximum aperture, it offers a moderate wide field of view (roughly equivalent to 30mm in full-frame terms) that suits landscape, architecture, and environmental portraiture. The V-series designation indicates this is one of Hasselblad's newer autofocus lenses, built to deliver the optical quality expected from medium format glass while maintaining a manageable size and weight for field work. At an MSRP above three thousand dollars, it sits squarely in the premium end of the medium format lens market, where image quality and build are paramount. Used examples like this one carry Hasselblad's XCD mount and come with caps, hood, and the signature X-System build quality, making them a practical entry point for shooters already invested in the system.