Is the XCD 55V the one lens you Need For the Hasselblad X2D? Real World Review w/ Examples
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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I've owned the Hasselblad X2D for months now, and until a couple of weeks ago was getting by on one lens only, the 55v. I've got the 28P now and look forward to a review of that soon, once I've a body of work together for it.
As a full time photographer my insights are based on hours and hours spent with the gear, so there's personal opinions here as well as the results of jobs shot on it. So check out the video and get a quick tour of this lens and whether it belongs in your camera bag.
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I have been building my Hasselblad system slowly but surely due to budget constraints. I got an excellent used X1D II with a 45P to start with. I was sold at that point. I then found a new 75P and snapped it up. Then a 28P which I love doing Xpan. The 45P was the odd man out since it was an older lens in style and 67mm filter. I found a nice 55V to replace it and traded the 45p on it. Now I have a nice compact kit and camera bag. I can cover anything and everything I want with this set of lenses. Based upon your review is one of the reasons I made the 55V my first and most likely only V series lens. Appreciate real photographers who use Hasselblad for their work giving honest opinions and analysis.
Glad people are watching! The 55v is my favourite still. The 28p i've actually traded in for an older 21mm f4 - just needed a proper wide angle. Looking forward to running it in..
Hi Phil, great concise review! You always get straight into the important information and it’s very refreshing among all the waffly sponsored review videos on UA-cam these days. Thank you for making the time to do this channel!
I am an archival photographer and recently switched to Hasselblad from GFX, due to the colour accuracy and tonal range. Your videos have really helped in the decision making process so thanks!
Cheers pal! How long were you using the GFX for before you switched?
I have tried to make a point of minimising waffle on these and figuring out exactly what I think before making them, so thanks for noticing. Wish someone did pay me but not as yet. :)
@ I’ve been shooting the GFX 100 models since 2022 and have loved every minute with them, they’re incredible cameras but the Hasselblad solves some very specific issues in my line of work.
I think your commercial work is fantastic and you’re an inspiration for other freelancers out there, so please keep doing what you’re doing dude! And if you ever need an assistant for any jobs I would love to help out!
@@Lambda76 Ah thanks. Could frame that comment!
Great video and lens review.
I've owned the 45P, 38V, 65mm, 90mm and now the 55V. Sold all the lenses except the 55V. It's a beautiful lens with amazing results and makes for the best one camera, one lens setup.
I bet that 90 sold for what you paid for it. Hasselblad really take their time generating those.
All of what you say about the 55V is true. I have the lens, bought it for the same reasons, get the same results and find it a great all around lens. The detail is so good it can be blown up/cropped making it a psuedo-tele. The color and IQ are just great with the X2D XCD 55V combo. Yes, it seems a very good starting point. You covered it all, Cheers.
Very kind, thanks! Even so I need that 90v to show up - for lifestyle work it's just a bit easier composing it on a frame more closely resembling 60mm than 40mm. It'll show up eventually. :')
Just over a year ago, I was about to order the X2D when I saw that Hasselblad was offering (for only about two weeks) the X1D II packaged with their 45p lens for the unbelievable price of $4,100 USD. This was a great opportunity to try my first mirrorless camera - so I jumped on that deal. Although I still love my three D850s, this Hasselblad was amazing! I now love taking the X1D II out on my RRS tripod, carefully manually focusing and composing my shots, and capturing that great Hasselblad color. I own the 45p and their 80mm f/1.9 lenses. Studio portraits are absolutely breathtaking! I am now ordering the X2D - but will also keep my X1D II.
I had a look at the x1d ii as well - lovely pictures for sure but the X2D does feel a lot more slick to use. And obviously, prettier.
Thanks for your review. Got the 55 with the Earth Explorer LE. Next on the list is probably the 90..
Nailed it. Great format. Short, to the point and very clear.
thanks steven!
Fate brought me here.
Plan to get X2D with a 4/45 lens.
Love your candid and concise feedbacks. Subbed.
I have the 38mm v and hopefully the 25mm v some day. The 38mm v is a dream to use as is the X2D
The 43.5mm full-frame equivalent "normal" focal length is very nice for general use, that's for sure. And it's not too long or too heavy. If you could only get one lens, I can see why a lot of people might pick that one.
The 55 is what I’ve got too! I love it to bits for everything I’ve used it for. Considering the 28 f4 and or the 135 2.8.
Good, quick, helpful review. Thank you!
Thanks, appreciate it!
Great review, those colours are beautiful. Today by chance I wrote two lists-all the GFX focal lengths and Hasselblad focal lengths to see which lenses would make a 2 or 3 lens landscape kit. The Hasselblad 55V was the first lens on my wish list. I had a Bronica PG 80 f3.5 lens with my GS-1 film camera (40mm equivalent). I miss that lens so much, I sold more photos taken with it than any other lenses, so agree 100% that a "relaxed 50mm" is an excellent choice as an all-round lens, but of course another 1 or 2 lenses would make a fantastic kit. For headshots, I personally prefer focal lengths of about 85-100mm (Full frame equivalent), the distortion is really noticeable, even when framing big and cropping in with the 55V. Now I just have to work out how to pay for Hasselblad lenses and camera.
I agree cropping into the 55 is a workaround - with portraiture it’s a bit too wide for upright shapes but the landscape shapes feel pretty nice. I’ve got a 90v on the way sometime, so I reckon that’ll take over that side of things.
@@PhilTragen Oh wow, that 90V looks great and cropping in a little on that would be perfect for head and shoulder shots. Look forward to your review on that one :)
I’m on the fence about switching to this. The colour and image quality takes my breath away every time I look at a review. If I do, this lens plus one of the longer ones will probably be all I need. Short of winning the lottery anyway!
55v is certainly a good place to start. I managed all my jobs on this lens for a few months!
Great videos. I just switched from Fuji GFX100s to the X2D with 90mm/2.5 and 45P/4.0
That's interesting! Why did you make the switch?
@@PhilTragen I wanted the Hasselblad colors and the sync speed.
Using the X2D mostly for fashion and beauty. Coming from the H6D, this is so much smaller and easier to use for all day shoots. I love the 55 and the 90, but I also hang onto my HC120 macro lens. That’s an amazing lens for portraits. It renders gorgeously on an X2D sensor.
How does the focus perform with the HC120? Do you think it's a good option to the XCD120?
@@RamonVaqueroImage the focus of the HC120 on an X2D (or X1D) is much slower compared to the native XCD120. I personally use it most of the time in MF mode, so it doesn’t matter that much. Technically the XCD120 is also a bit sharper compared to the HC120. However, for a portrait lens ultimate sharpness is less of a factor. To me, rendering and tonality are more important. The HC120 has plenty of that. I can imagine though, that if you own neither of them, you would buy the XCD when looking for a 120mm. Having said that, HC lenses are now sold at relative low prices, when you buy them pre-owned.
@@jacobh5817 thank you for your detailed response. Yes, I’m considering getting one of the two 120 mm.
Used it for hours, wow amazing.
Great video. Only one thing that I find odd… the captions, you don’t need to force us to watch captions.
Done!
Excellent video, mate. I love my X2D; it’s just a pity it takes months to get a lens.
Whenever the Swedes get round to it...
I wish it focused closer. I love doing close ups of flowers, coffee mugs, my daily walk type of photography. This is a dream combo for me other than that though. I use a Sony a7cr with 35mm f1.4gm lens and it focuses pretty close. good everyday camera setup. The files are nice but not Hasselblad nice, I miss the color my x1dii had. cheers!
As a Pro using 2 X2D's and the 907XCFV100c - we can confirm that Hass is a significant improvement in ergonomics over the old H6D100c which we loved - but the new X series does not compare image wise - you just can't beat that sensor - not even Phase One which we used to own - however the new 2.5mm lenses are extraordinary; we have two of each and the 38mm is permanently strapped to the 907 -and can often be found shooting down overhead - interestingly the 90mm showed more than double the NITs in a test to any other lens previous tested - it is therefore recorded to be the sharpest lens in the world - now can we have zooms please Hass - agree the 55mm is the ONE to have
thanks for this. Is the H6D sensor the same size? What makes it a better image overall - is that just at base iso or anywhere?
@@PhilTragen The image sensor is near to Full Frame on the Ha6D100c at 645 whereas the H6D50c is 50% smaller and gives a 1.3x Crop
CMOS, 50 megapixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 μm)
CMOS, 100 megapixels (11600 × 8700 pixels, 4.6 × 4.6 μm)
Sensor dimensions
50 = 43.8 x 32.9mm
100 = 53.4 x 40.0mm
ISO on H6D100 is 64 -(same as Hass X series) however Hass don't stock any spares or offer service for the H's now- so we switched to X2D and 907X - its a much less capable system, also smaller but faster lighter and more agile.
I am a professional landscape photographer and often print to 5 feet. I am currently invested in the H system. H4D-60 and H5D-50C and the full complement of H glass. Are you saying the IQ on the H6D-100 is superior to the X2D? Some of my best results are with the larger sensor which the H4D-60 has (CCD). I am on the fence about pursuing the H6D-100 or trading in my kit for the X2D system. Your real world experience with both in mission critical applications would be immensely helpful. Speed and auto focus and the like are of no concern, everything is shot on the tripod. Thanks in advance!
@@phatpurrly I will answer with a TLDR - the H6D100c has a bigger sensor than your H5D and also the H6D50c - size is everything!!!!
Phil, first time I've watched your channel. I've owned the X2D for about a year and half now (owned the X1D and X1Dii previously) and I own 5 lenses (XCD 30, 45, 65, 80 & 135 w/TC) . I decided a few months ago that I needed the 55 to fill in the gap and try out this new series of V lenses, so I bought one. After trying it for week, I returned it to B&H. The images just weren't sharp. I don't know if it was a focus issue (I used a lot of manual focus) or an internal lens alignment issue and can't really say it wasn't just this lens but, hey, for that kind of money I expect it to work properly right out of the box. Hasselblad makes a big deal about "hand made" but give me an automated production line every time. I come from that world and robots never have a bad day! Don't get me wrong, I love the X2D and Hasselblad did a fabulous job designing it but their production capability leaves a bit to be desired. Nice video!
Sorry to hear that. Mine's pretty great you know - i just wish it could track a subject. I think Hasselblad has all their lenses made by elves in a cold northern climate...
Yesterday I took a photo of the passport at home and used x2d + 55v and a7rv + 85mm. After comparing the two images I've realized that the distortion for faces on the 55v it's too much. I started to think about selling 55v and using only 90v, I have both. And maybe buy 28P in the future.
Yeah, you can't get too close. Better to step back a bit and crop. I'd not use the 55 for a tight headshot certainly...
Amazing video 📸
you're an amazing video, nephew
Hey man, nice video about the 55v, speaking about you as a self employed photographer, do your clients needs a logo or some illustration works? I'm a freelance designer and looking for more works, do you have some works to offer me? :-)
HASSELBLAD. ❤.
Exactly.
My issue with this lens is for the newer glass for the x system the 90mm is impossible to get and the 55 is basicaly a wide angel I Dont think needing to crop your photos in for Headshots or anything kinda close makes a lot of sense personally sure on occasion its fine but as all around lens if they made a actuall equivalent then id buy one bit its like a kinda standard kinda wide oddball lense.I truly would love the 90 and ill prob sell the 80 and if i can get the 28 ill sell the 30 but another impossible one.I currently have the 80 1.9 & 135mm & 30mm XC Lens for my X2D For my H6 I HAVE THE 30,80,100,120,150,210 for my R5 Canon i have the RF 24-105 RF 70-200 2:8 & RF 85 1.2 plus a EF 50mm 1.8
You've got every lens under the sun! I did think about the 80 1.9 but it doesn't have the face detect capability the XCD ones do. But then for some reason when tethering to Phocus, none of the lenses do. :')
I have 38mm ordered 90mm
let me know when those finally arrive :) its a long wait
I can’t afford a brand new lens, so I have the 65mm.
well you're only poor for a Hasselblad user. :')
35-75 for all.
Sounds dreamy haha
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@@PhilTragen how dear you!
It weights half of the equivalent Fuji system? Fuji lens is F1.7! Stop being fanboi . Fuji camera is 2 times faster and it works with Capture1. Also Fuji lenses have better character
It still weighs half - I didn't claim it was faster, and I don't use the Fuji system. I just made my decision based on how the different systems feel - personally i think the Fuji GFX is a comparatively ugly and cluttered looking camera - and which pictures I prefer.
@@PhilTragen first you need to learn between F1.7 and 2.5. It has almost 2 stop difference which means you need to correct the lens more. GFX100ii camera is not an ugly camera and most importantly it has much better technology compared to Hassy
I know how lenses work - I use them all the time. And I apologise for offending your camera / Fuji. 😀
@@PhilTragen You did not offend my camera. I love Hasselblad and I can buy it if they put a joystick and better autofocus
Crop-Faktor zu 35×24 ist: 0,7272727= 39,9999985, Jim Kasson Aussage, ebenfalls 55 mm GFX. Germany.