Hasselblad XCD 30mm f3,5

When I first purchased the X1D, the only lens I had was the 45mm which I used extensively. As the X1D has matured, it seems so has the glass. The 30mm feels much more substantial and sturdy than the 45mm (as does the 90mm). It's slightly larger than the 45 but quite a bit heavier. It balances very nicely on the body... better than the 45 or the 90. Optically it's quite nice in the real world. If you shoot scales and targets, you'll see a little bit of barrel distortion and some light falloff. It barely warrants correction unless you're shooting architectural stuff. The focus ring is smooth as butter and doesn't slip at all. This is the lens that lives on my X1D unless there's a special case, until the 21mm comes out, of course.

The introduction of the Hasselblad X1D and the initial 3 lens lineup, is a game changer for medium format photography. The 30mm XCD (24mm in 35mm DSLR equivalent) is the widest lens in the current lineup. It's diminutive in Medium Format terms. But a bit bulkier than the 45mm and 90mm lenses. The lens balances well with the X1D body. Images are very sharp across the frame. Minimal vignetting. The lens is also compatible with Hasselblad's free Phocus 3 software. That means when an image is loaded into focus from the X1D, all the lens corrections, CA, Vignetting, color shifts, will be automatically performed by Phocus. This is a great wide angle lens, with great IQ. i'm looking forward to Hasselblad's next release for the X1D. A telephoto would be nice.