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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,400Lens mount:Hasselblad XMaximum focal length:45 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):3.5Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:63 °

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
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An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

▼Worse than 71% of camera-lenses
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

35%

4.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

9.1

Build & Handling

20%

5.7

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

▼Worse than 69% of camera-lenses
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 79% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

35%

4.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

9.1

Build & Handling

20%

5.7

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.9
User score
User score
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.7/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Popularity:
Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 has a popularity score of 2.7 points, which is lower than 87.5% of camera lenses.
2.7
Value for money
Value for money
4.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

4.7
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Hasselblad X
Sensor format coverage
Medium format
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
45 mm
Maximum focal length
45 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
63 °
Minimum angle of view
63 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.4 m
Minimum focus distance
0.4 m
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.4 m, which is farther than 60.5% of camera lenses and equal to 2.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.156xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.156x
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.156x, which is lower than 61.1% of camera lenses and equal to 3.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
417 g
Weight
417 g
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 417 g, which is lighter than 62.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
75 mm
Lens length
75 mm
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 75 mm long, which is shorter than 67.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.7% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
76 mm
Lens diameter
76 mm
▲ Better than 53% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 76 mm, which is slimmer than 52.6% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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 45mm F3 5 vs the average camera lens

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  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 93 g lighter
    Weight
    417 g
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (417 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    417 g vs 510 g
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 93 g lighter
    Weight
    417 g
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (417 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    417 g vs 510 g
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • 0.7 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.5
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.5 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 45.7% worse value for money
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.73 vs 6.9).
    4.73 vs 6.89
  • 4.53x more expensive
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 is more expensive than the average camera lens (£2,400 vs £530).
    £2,400 vs £530
  • 45.7% worse value for money
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.73 vs 6.9).
    4.73 vs 6.89
  • 4.53x more expensive
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 is more expensive than the average camera lens (£2,400 vs £530).
    £2,400 vs £530
  • 2.7x less popular
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 is less popular than the average camera lens (2.7 vs 7.3).
    2.7 vs 7.29
  • 7% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5
    the average camera lens
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.81 vs 8.360).
    7.81 vs 8.36
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    ▼ 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 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.5
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.5 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.1 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.4 m
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.4 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.156 x
    ▼ Worse than 61% 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.
    0.156 x vs 0.192 x
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5

  • Exceptional center and edge sharpness with strong micro-contrast
  • Robust, tank-like metal build quality with effective weather sealing
  • Compact and lightweight profile compared to traditional medium format lenses
  • Very low chromatic aberration and nominal barrel distortion
  • Central leaf shutter allows full flash synchronization up to 1/2000s
  • Highly versatile focal length equivalent to a 35mm lens on full-frame cameras
  • Pleasurable manual focusing experience with smooth physical resistance
  • Excellent flare resistance when shooting against direct light sources

What we don't like about Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3 5

  • Autofocus operation is noticeably slow and noisy on older camera bodies
  • Heavy vignetting when shooting wide open at f/3.5, requiring software profile correction
  • Lacks built-in optical image stabilization
  • Aperture of f/3.5 is slower compared to full-frame equivalents, limiting depth-of-field separation
  • Considerably higher price tag and larger footprint relative to the newer XCD 45mm f/4 P alternative

Verdict

The Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5 is a professional-grade medium format prime lens for the X-system, featuring a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length of 35mm and an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/32. Its optical construction consists of 9 elements in 7 groups, housed in a robust, weather-sealed metal casing with a 67mm filter thread and a weight of 417g. The lens is defined by its integrated central leaf shutter, which supports flash synchronization at all speeds up to 1/2000s, and it offers a minimum focus distance of 40cm. Main pros include exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, high micro-contrast, and a compact form factor that balances well on mirrorless bodies. However, notable cons include relatively slow and audible autofocus performance and a 'focus-by-wire' manual focusing system that some users find less tactile than mechanical alternatives.

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