Overview

The Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V is a sharp, compact medium-format lens with excellent chromatic aberration control and minimal focus shift. It suffers from significant light falloff wide open, losing over a stop in the corners, though correctable in software. Build quality is premium all-metal, with a unique sliding focus ring that reveals distance scales. Autofocus can hunt in strong backlight. Ideal for portrait, landscape, and street photographers seeking a versatile, high-quality prime.