Hasselblad XPan 45mm f/4 Lens Review

The Hasselblad XPan 45mm f/4 is a wide-angle lens designed for the XPan panoramic rangefinder system, one of the most distinctive film camera platforms ever made. With a 45mm focal length on the XPan's unique dual-format body, it delivers a moderately wide field of view ideal for landscapes, street photography, and environmental portraiture in the camera's signature 24x65mm panoramic format. The f/4 maximum aperture is modest but typical for compact rangefinder glass, and the lens is known for sharp rendering and excellent build quality that matches the XPan body's precision engineering. This particular unit comes from KEH in excellent used condition with caps and hood included. At $1,428, it sits in the middle of XPan lens pricing, more affordable than the 90mm but pricier than the standard 30mm. It's a solid choice for XPan shooters looking to expand their kit with a versatile focal length.