Even in its weaker areas it still out-resolves anything from small format. So his assertion (from a single lens) simply means it may not match the ultimate numbers on a chart. In use the 35-100 resolves a stunning amount of detail at any focal length. And very few of the primes do better in its range. It’s not as *gritty* as the older 35-75 Which has ridiculous contrast across the range. The 35-100 is gentler in rendering but still resolves vast amount of detail. It’s also the only 28mm equivalent in the XCD line up, weirdly. It’s also has the best AF in an XCD lens. It compares extremely well to the Fujifilm 45-100 which is larger, slower and heavier without the range.
The argument for the zoom is whether one wants the weight in a bag or over the shoulder, when compared to carrying primes. The V lenses also have the focus clutch, which I find incredibly useful and the zoom alleviates lens swaps in inclement conditions. But it’s mostly whether you want to have a lighter camera in hand with a couple of lenses in a bag.
It seems the OP already has decided on the 38V and 90V. He seems to know what he wants from previous experience. It’s just the wide where there aren’t any ideal options as he wants a 21mm but needs to settle for a 20 or 22.
Gordon
Actually it is more a question of the 25V vs the 28P. I am certain on the 38V and the 75P at this stage for travel. I do think I will eventually pick up the zoom as well for when it makes the most sense. The 28P is a bit close to the 38V but I do love the diminutive size and it appears to be a decent optic once the final corrections are made. Tough decision as the 25V is fairly heavy in comparison.
I was excited to use AF-C and face detection with the 55V and 35-100V, but it does not work reliably at all, even with static models. It appears to be working, but the results are out of focus often enough to give up on it. In this sense, the GFX is better because it does not even pretend.
I switched back to AF-S with face detection, and this gives me nearly 100% in-focus images. It still consistently focuses on the far eye for me, but I usually have enough depth of field to get everything in focus.
I would no longer consider AF-C when choosing a lens for the Hasselblad. But I have the 38V, 55V, and 35-100V, and I don't feel like I need anything else. I probably should have skipped the 55, because the 35-100V does its job wonderfully, and I don't usually use the 55V during walks.
olegkin wrote:
I switched back to AF-S with face detection, and this gives me nearly 100% in-focus images. It still consistently focuses on the far eye for me, but I usually have enough depth of field to get everything in focus.
With regards to focusing on the far eye, not in my experience.
It certainly is not perfect yet but I cannot say that it consistently focuses on the far eye.
DKLeica wrote:
Actually it is more a question of the 25V vs the 28P. I am certain on the 38V and the 75P at this stage for travel. I do think I will eventually pick up the zoom as well for when it makes the most sense. The 28P is a bit close to the 38V but I do love the diminutive size and it appears to be a decent optic once the final corrections are made. Tough decision as the 25V is fairly heavy in comparison.
The 25V is also twice as expensive, perhaps try the 28P first and see how you get on with it?
SlowDriver wrote:
With regards to focusing on the far eye, not in my experience.
It certainly is not perfect yet but I cannot say that it consistently focuses on the far eye.
People keep saying it does not happen to them, but I have it consistently. But at f/5.6-f/8 and a fairly short focal length it does not affect the results much, so it is okay. Maybe if I shoot wide open, the camera will see the depth better and detect the correct eye more often.
DKLeica wrote:
I am certain on the 38V and the 75P at this stage for travel.
Darrin
That seems like a real sensible selection for travel. The X2D2 with either of those lenses is an easy carry regarding both size and weight. Toss the other lens in a rucksack or small shoulder bag and you’ve got it all covered. And you’ve got 100mp to crop with.
I have finally made up my mind, I am going with the 25V, 38V and 75P for my initial X2D2 kit. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread, good advice on this forum. Now I need to pick a seller. I have heard good things about Capture Integration. Any other dealers that come highly recommended?
DKLeica wrote:
I have finally made up my mind, I am going with the 25V, 38V and 75P for my initial X2D2 kit. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread, good advice on this forum. Now I need to pick a seller. I have heard good things about Capture Integration. Any other dealers that come highly recommended?
Best,
Darrin
Call Camera West they have lots of inventory and used and new choices...
A little off topic here but has anyone sourced any third party lens hoods for the V series lenses, especially the 35-100 lens? In my hands, I find the lens hood for this lens to be fiddly especially trying to reverse the lens hood. I found one on Amazon for the 38/55V that I just ordered but haven't yet received.
rji2goleez wrote:
A little off topic here but has anyone sourced any third party lens hoods for the V series lenses, especially the 35-100 lens? In my hands, I find the lens hood for this lens to be fiddly especially trying to reverse the lens hood. I found one on Amazon for the 38/55V that I just ordered but haven't yet received.
Glad I'm not the only one, reversing it can feel impossible sometimes. Doesn't help that the marks on the hood don't line up in a logical way like other brands.
rji2goleez wrote:
A little off topic here but has anyone sourced any third party lens hoods for the V series lenses, especially the 35-100 lens? In my hands, I find the lens hood for this lens to be fiddly especially trying to reverse the lens hood. I found one on Amazon for the 38/55V that I just ordered but haven't yet received.
I saw some of those square lens hoods (similar to Leica Q) for several of the V lenses on Ebay. Please report back on yours if you dont mind. I am eager to get rid of the lens caps and that might be the way I go.
carstenw wrote:
I wonder why Hasselblad re-used the name V System. Seems daft, I never know when you guys are talking about the new or old lenses.
It feels like you've answered your own question, Carsten. The marketing gives the lenses a label that reminds perspective buyers of the company history. I'm guessing that's also why it was important to Hassy to launch the mirrorless camera line with 30/45/90, another callback to their own history.
XPan in that case. I don't know, it just seems kinda stupid to reuse the one letter (okay, two, H also would not have been clever) which could have unambiguously discerned the one system from the other.
All my lenses have magnetic filter rings attached. The zooms are 86mm and the primes are 72mm. I have two magnetic hoods that I swap between lenses as needed. The Hasselblad hoods are poorly designed.
flash wrote:
All my lenses have magnetic filter rings attached. The zooms are 86mm and the primes are 72mm. I have two magnetic hoods that I swap between lenses as needed. The Hasselblad hoods are poorly designed.
Kase mostly. I have some Maven filters from the kickstarter and they’re great but waaaaay too expensive to ship to OZ. Kase filters are also excellent and available locally. Recently a local group started importing the Mavens but I haven’t used them yet.
From the previous discussion regarding lens hoods for XCD lenses, while i prefer the magnetic type, I did order this lens hood which will fit either my 38mm or 55mm lens. The fit and finish is good and the square shape look cool on these primes. I can confirm there is no vignetting on the 38mm.
