p.1 #1 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
All of the influencers were given both camera and this lens, but every time I see the lens, all I see is a large lens. I understand using this zoom for event, model and portraiture. My single use for the X2D is for travel. Anyone interested in this lens for travel and if so, how do you rationalize the weight and size?
I love traveling with the XCD 38mm, but when I added the 25mm, it was a good bit to carry, but I liked having the wider option. After traveling with both lenses for three weeks, I decided to only take the 38mm due to weight and the hassle of changing lenses on the go. If I purchase this lens, the hassle of changing lenses disappears. It is lighter than carrying both 25mm & 38mm, probably could replace my 90mm, but how do you adapt to such a large lens?
p.1 #2 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
Rationalize the size and weight? It's basically the size of your typical full frame 24-70 and has a more useful aperture and focal length range than its closest pro level GF competitor, the GF 32-64.
p.1 #3 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
bwcolor wrote:
All of the influencers were given both camera and this lens, but every time I see the lens, all I see is a large lens. I understand using this zoom for event, model and portraiture. My single use for the X2D is for travel. Anyone interested in this lens for travel and if so, how do you rationalize the weight and size?
I love traveling with the XCD 38mm, but when I added the 25mm, it was a good bit to carry, but I liked having the wider option. After traveling with both lenses for three weeks, I decided to only take the 38mm due to weight and the hassle of changing lenses on the go. If I purchase this lens, the hassle of changing lenses disappears. It is lighter than carrying both 25mm & 38mm, probably could replace my 90mm, but how do you adapt to such a large lens?...Show more →
You would be close to 4 pounds with that lens (2 lb) and body (1.8 lb). That's before other stuff you might want to pack photo related. Easiest way to carry that on a regular basis while traveling imo is a backpack. I did just this when I took my GFX 100S with the GF 20-35 to Iceland. Worked out great as the lenses (I also took a small Pentax 645 75mm just to have a longer option) + body where stored in the bottom of the pack leaving the top area for other useful - personal items one typically brings for travel. It's still a "commitment" though compared to bringing a smaller, lighter camera or the MF body with one smallish lens. It all ultimately comes down to convenience vs compromise vs capability and everyone is likely going solve this differently for what works for them. On a recent, shorter trip (which was heavily family focused) I only took a Ricoh GR III! I did not really miss the GF as I did not have time to properly use it on that trip.
p.1 #4 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
RoamingScott wrote:
Rationalize the size and weight? It's basically the size of your typical full frame 24-70 and has a more useful aperture and focal length range than its closest pro level GF competitor, the GF 32-64.
The 35-75 exists for the weak-arm'd.
I think it has to do with what you are use to. For me, I mainly shoot Leica M digital and film cameras. It has been at least five years since I shot event, sports and the like. So, I sold all of my GM zooms. All of my gear, except for the Hasselblad kit is small. With a slight hit in bokeh, it could replace the 90mm. In the Leica M world I travel with the 90mm Macro-Elmar f/4, which is a very small, slow 90mm, but I never travel with the XCD 90mm due to size. So, I can see that for less than the weight of the 25mm + 38mm I could also travel with 90-100mm via this new zoom. Perhaps, it is just about buying the lens, shut up and use it.
p.1 #5 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
bwcolor wrote:
I think it has to do with what you are use to. For me, I mainly shoot Leica M digital and film cameras. It has been at least five years since I shot event, sports and the like. So, I sold all of my GM zooms. All of my gear, except for the Hasselblad kit is small. With a slight hit in bokeh, it could replace the 90mm. In the Leica M world I travel with the 90mm Macro-Elmar f/4, which is a very small, slow 90mm, but I never travel with the XCD 90mm due to size. So, I can see that for less than the weight of the 25mm + 38mm I could also travel with 90-100mm via this new zoom. Perhaps, it is just about buying the lens, shut up and use it....Show more →
Yeah, I think the issue is comparing it to M lenses. Completely different worlds. That Hassy was able to make it svelte and faster aperture than all the others is impressive.
p.1 #7 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
Looking forward to carrying this (whenever B&H ships it) with the 20-35. However, there’ll likely be lots of comments saying this, and the 20-35 are no match for primes, particularly the legacy ones; and perhaps they’ll be correct. Always a trade off somewhere.
p.1 #8 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
Oh that 20-35 is a sweet little lens. The 35-100 is a bit too much (for me). For light traveling - the 45 and 28 are smallish, and work well enough.... agree with the above - the M definitely has the form factor down well.
p.1 #9 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
The 35-100mm looks to be quite the lens for events, studio..etc, but even my 25mm & 90mm v lenses make the camera front heavy. It has be correctly pointed out that some equivalent 35mm zooms are of the same general size and weight, but even Leica realized that it must reduce size, weight and provide shorter minimal focus distances. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH is new and is much lighter than the Hasselblad.
p.1 #10 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
RoamingScott wrote:
Rationalize the size and weight? It's basically the size of your typical full frame 24-70 and has a more useful aperture and focal length range than its closest pro level GF competitor, the GF 32-64.
The 35-75 exists for the weak-arm'd.
The 35-75 is 1115 grams, the 35-100 894 g so the new lens is the lighter of the two.
As for the OP's question, I think portraiture is a key application of a camera like the Hasselblad as when using flash you can choose fast shutter speeds without any high-speed sync tricks due to the leaf shutter in the lenses, so it's easier to use this camera (or another X series camera) with flash in bright outdoor lighting than most other cameras on the market (the flash doesn't need to be as powerful). Thus I can see that Hasselblad would prioritise efforts on lenses which are a really good fit for portraits. A fast standard zoom is also what most photographers use for weddings and other similar applications.
The P series primes are small and lightweight, E.g. 28/4, 45/4 P, 75/3.4 P.
p.1 #11 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
I usually carry two bodies. So I could have just one and this lens for 75% of my travel needs. This zoom covers pretty much everything I used on my last India trip. On that trip I took the X2D and 4 primes but I also packed a GFX just for the standard zoom. This lens will mean no more GFX. I'd likely have the 20-35 in a hip pack. I'll also get the 100-200 when it arrives. Then I'll have my Q3-43 and Q3-28 as a compact if I don't want to carry the blad. I'd likely pack a 28, 55 and 90 for specialist use.
I don't have any HB trips planned (the next two are both wildlife) but if the HB longer zoom hasn't arrived I can just pack the two zooms and a GFX100sii and 100-200.
For trips where I need a long lens I'll take a pair of A1ii's, and an A7CR as the compact with a couple of Sigmas primes.
p.1 #12 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
bwcolor wrote:
The 35-100mm looks to be quite the lens for events, studio..etc, but even my 25mm & 90mm v lenses make the camera front heavy. It has be correctly pointed out that some equivalent 35mm zooms are of the same general size and weight, but even Leica realized that it must reduce size, weight and provide shorter minimal focus distances. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH is new and is much lighter than the Hasselblad.
I have 28-70 Leica. It's OK but not great. The New Sigma 24-70 wipes the floor with it.
p.1 #13 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
I heard in one of the YouTube videos, I think it was The Art of Photography, that this lens was lens #2 in Hasselblad's "Holy Trinity of Lenses," push. I have to imagine there's like a 120-240 F/4 - F/5.6 or something like that on the way. 24-70s are boring to me, but I love me a telephoto zoom
Sample images out of this one seem good. Weight isn't crazy but it does look oddly long. Maybe that's just because the X2D looks sorta slim?
p.1 #14 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
For my use case, which is walking around and hiking: at first glance I thought this is the one lens solution. Then reality set in - the size and weight. Carrying one big lens all day hanging on a camera versus a smaller one with another in backpack is very different, even though the two smaller ones may collectively weigh a bit more than one big zoom lens.
To me, weight distribution matters - all the weight in hand all day vs some in backpack. I can see the 35-100 being useful for me when changing lenses is not easily possible.
The younger gym bros should have no issues though. After all, I did carry the Leica SL2 with 3 SL primes and tripod etc on 12+ hours hikes in Glacier National Park when I was up for self-flagellation.
bwcolor wrote:
All of the influencers were given both camera and this lens, but every time I see the lens, all I see is a large lens. I understand using this zoom for event, model and portraiture. My single use for the X2D is for travel. Anyone interested in this lens for travel and if so, how do you rationalize the weight and size?
I love traveling with the XCD 38mm, but when I added the 25mm, it was a good bit to carry, but I liked having the wider option. After traveling with both lenses for three weeks, I decided to only take the 38mm due to weight and the hassle of changing lenses on the go. If I purchase this lens, the hassle of changing lenses disappears. It is lighter than carrying both 25mm & 38mm, probably could replace my 90mm, but how do you adapt to such a large lens?...Show more →
p.1 #15 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
With all those pixels ... 75P + 38V (or 45P / 28P).
For size / weight / $$$ a second body (Hassy or ) pairing could be an option, also.
I think I'd rather carry a second body (Hassy or non-Hassy) paired to the Tele / WA than the zoom, if changing lenses was a deal breaker. Otherwise a two lens prime (maybe, the WA zoom + 75P).
I know the 35-100 is touted as a single lens solution, but it just doesn't call to me (on paper). In hand, I might feel diff, but for now, it's not on my future kit build radar.
If I really want the versatility of the zoom, I'd likely look to a different platform (i.e. L mount, etc.) ... as most folks aren't living in Hassy-Only territory, anyway.
p.1 #16 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
Imagine there are two ways to use this camera: on a tripod or handheld (even for traveling). I'm interested in the smallest lightest version, and thus the 28, 45, 55 and 90 are of interest. The zoom, while perhaps covering lots of bases, is simply too large and heavy for this user. The 20-35 is smaller and perhaps more intriguing, but not anything bigger....
p.1 #17 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
geoffreyg wrote:
Imagine there are two ways to use this camera: on a tripod or handheld (even for traveling). I'm interested in the smallest lightest version, and thus the 28, 45, 55 and 90 are of interest. The zoom, while perhaps covering lots of bases, is simply too large and heavy for this user. The 20-35 is smaller and perhaps more intriguing, but not anything bigger....
You won't get AFC with the 45P. You have m9re gramsbwith the 28, 38 and 75P and get full functionality.
p.1 #18 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
Jaree wrote:
For my use case, which is walking around and hiking: at first glance I thought this is the one lens solution. Then reality set in - the size and weight. Carrying one big lens all day hanging on a camera versus a smaller one with another in backpack is very different, even though the two smaller ones may collectively weigh a bit more than one big zoom lens.
To me, weight distribution matters - all the weight in hand all day vs some in backpack. I can see the 35-100 being useful for me when changing lenses is not easily possible.
The younger gym bros should have no issues though. After all, I did carry the Leica SL2 with 3 SL primes and tripod etc on 12+ hours hikes in Glacier National Park when I was up for self-flagellation.
I'm the opposite. I really don't like backpacks unless I really have to. I much prefer the weight on my hips. I also think for travel like I do a lens in a bag is of little use. I tend to be spontaneous rather than thoughtful, mostly. That's why I use the 20-35. I think the 25 is better but flexibility and functionality wins. I've carried the original zoom but it's slow compared to the V lenses.
Sometimes when I travel zill pack a Q3 variant or A7CR. Then if I need small it's available.
Maybe HB will add something like Fujis 35-70. Slower but vastly smaller.
p.1 #19 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
My hikes are over 10+ miles mostly on uneven terrain. I will be carrying hiking gear anyway so the backpack is there. What I don't have a solution for is a nice strap that does not pull on the neck. Recently got a blackrapid strap with the underarm loop. Will see how it works out carrying the X2D hanging at the waist level.
flash wrote:
I'm the opposite. I really don't like backpacks unless I really have to. I much prefer the weight on my hips. I also think for travel like I do a lens in a bag is of little use. I tend to be spontaneous rather than thoughtful, mostly. That's why I use the 20-35. I think the 25 is better but flexibility and functionality wins. I've carried the original zoom but it's slow compared to the V lenses.
Sometimes when I travel zill pack a Q3 variant or A7CR. Then if I need small it's available.
Maybe HB will add something like Fujis 35-70. Slower but vastly smaller.
p.1 #20 · How Will You Use the Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Lens?
flash wrote:
Maybe HB will add something like Fujis 35-70. Slower but vastly smaller.
Gordon
The more I use the GF 35-70, the more I love it - especially the 440g weight and compact travel length! It is slow but it's pretty darn good for what it is.
) pairing could be an option, also.