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Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,610Lens mount:Hasselblad XMaximum focal length:135 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:23 °

Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of camera-lenses
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

35%

6.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.7

Build & Handling

20%

5.5

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 61% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

35%

6.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.7

Build & Handling

20%

5.5

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

4.7
Lens type
telephoto prime
Lens mount
Hasselblad X
Sensor format coverage
Medium format
Filter thread size
77 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 85% of models
This camera lens supports teleconverters. 15.2% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
135 mm
Maximum focal length
135 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
23 °
Minimum angle of view
23 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
1 m
Minimum focus distance
1 m
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 1 m, which is farther than 86.8% of camera lenses and equal to 1.6% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.172xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.172x
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.172x, which is lower than 56.8% of camera lenses and equal to 4.2% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
935 g
Weight
935 g
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 935 g, which is heavier than 81.2% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
149 mm
Lens length
149 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 149 mm long, which is longer than 85.7% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
81 mm
Lens diameter
81 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 81 mm, which is wider than 60.2% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.8% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    Leaf shutter design; no conventional internal aperture diaphragm.
  • 425 g heavier
    Weight
    935 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (935 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    935 g vs 510 g
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 56.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    149 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (149 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    149 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.7 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1 m vs 0.3 m
  • 6.81x more expensive
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 is more expensive than the average camera lens (£3,610 vs £530).
    £3,610 vs £530
  • 47.5% worse value for money
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.67 vs 6.9).
    4.67 vs 6.89
  • 7.29x less popular
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 6.81x more expensive
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 is more expensive than the average camera lens (£3,610 vs £530).
    £3,610 vs £530
  • 47.5% worse value for money
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.67 vs 6.9).
    4.67 vs 6.89
  • 7.29x less popular
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8
    the average camera lens
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    Leaf shutter design; no conventional internal aperture diaphragm.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.7 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.02 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.172 x
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.172 x vs 0.192 x
  • 425 g heavier
    Weight
    935 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (935 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    935 g vs 510 g
  • 56.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    149 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (149 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    149 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 4 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    81 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (81 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    81 mm vs 77 mm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

V
vieribottazzini.com
16/08/2019
Summary of the review
HASSELBLAD XCD 135MM IN-DEPTH REVIEW
G
galaxus.de
28/10/2022
Summary of the review
Expensive Muse: The Hasselblad X2D Review
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V
vieribottazzini.com
16/08/2019
Summary of the review
Hasselblad XCD 135mm In-Depth Review
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R
rcefoto.com
25/10/2026
Summary of the review
Used Hasselblad XCD 135mm f/2.8: Test and Technical Review
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8

  • Exceptional optical sharpness even on high-resolution 100MP+ sensors
  • Outstanding performance when paired with the dedicated 1.7x teleconverter
  • Robust and superb build quality
  • Effective at creating distance compression for dramatic landscapes and cityscapes
  • Precise and relatively silent autofocus compared to some older X-system lenses
  • Beautiful bokeh and color rendering

What we don't like about Hasselblad XCD 135mm F 2 8

  • Large and heavy, weighing nearly 1kg (1.5kg with teleconverter and tripod mount)
  • Autofocus speed is slow compared to modern non-medium format systems
  • Noticeable pincushion distortion that requires correction
  • Switching between the lens and teleconverter can be cumbersome in adverse weather
  • High price point relative to some adapted manual-focus alternatives
  • Potential for leaf-shutter artifacts in bokeh at high shutter speeds

Verdict

The Hasselblad XCD 135mm f/2.8 is a high-performance medium format telephoto prime lens featuring an advanced optical construction of 10 elements in 6 groups and an integrated central lens shutter for flash sync up to 1/2000s. Offering a 105mm full-frame equivalent field of view, it delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and a 1m minimum focus distance, often bundled with a dedicated 1.7x teleconverter that extends reach to a 178mm equivalent at f/4.8. Its main strengths include professional-grade build quality, incredible resolution capable of supporting 100MP+ sensors, and creamy bokeh for portraiture; however, users note its substantial 935g weight (growing to over 1.3kg with the converter) and slower autofocus performance compared to newer XCD series lenses as primary drawbacks.

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