XCD 2,8-4/35-100E is a versatile standard zoom lens that seamlessly bridges wide-angle to medium telephoto focal lengths. Featuring approximately 3x optical zoom[1] and flagship E Series optical excellence, this single lens masters an extraordinary range of photographic disciplines—from sweeping landscapes and intimate portraits to dynamic street photography and spontaneous travel moments. With its remarkable f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end, capture life's fleeting moments in challenging light whilst creating exquisite bokeh that draws viewers into your visual narrative.
The XCD 2,8-4/35-100E offers 28-76mm equivalent focal length with approximately 3x optical zoom[1], spanning essential wide-angle, standard and medium telephoto ranges. Whether capturing sweeping landscapes, candid street scenes or intimate portraits, it delivers with confidence. Compared to the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75, its extended telephoto reach provides greater compositional flexibility, excelling in the dynamic demands of street and travel photography.
The XCD 2,8-4/35-100E offers 28-76mm equivalent focal length with approximately 3x optical zoom[1], spanning essential wide-angle, standard and medium telephoto ranges. Whether capturing sweeping landscapes, candid street scenes or intimate portraits, it delivers with confidence. Compared to the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75, its extended telephoto reach provides greater compositional flexibility, excelling in the dynamic demands of street and travel photography.
The XCD 2,8-4/35-100E offers 28-76mm equivalent focal length with approximately 3x optical zoom[1], spanning essential wide-angle, standard and medium telephoto ranges. Whether capturing sweeping landscapes, candid street scenes or intimate portraits, it delivers with confidence. Compared to the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75, its extended telephoto reach provides greater compositional flexibility, excelling in the dynamic demands of street and travel photography.
The XCD 2,8-4/35-100E offers 28-76mm equivalent focal length with approximately 3x optical zoom[1], spanning essential wide-angle, standard and medium telephoto ranges. Whether capturing sweeping landscapes, candid street scenes or intimate portraits, it delivers with confidence. Compared to the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75, its extended telephoto reach provides greater compositional flexibility, excelling in the dynamic demands of street and travel photography.
The XCD 2,8-4/35-100E's expansive f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end—significantly brighter than the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75's f/3.5—transforms your creative possibilities. Shoot confidently in dim environments with faster shutter speeds whilst achieving beautifully rendered bokeh that makes your subjects truly shine.
E Series flagship optical performance reaches new heights in XCD 2,8-4/35-100E. Its sophisticated optical structure of 16 elements in 13 groups, incorporating 3 aspherical elements and 5 ED elements, delivers exceptional resolution that meets the demands of the 100-megapixel sensor. From centre to edge, at every focal length and aperture setting, experience unwavering sharpness paired with smooth, creamy bokeh that meets Hasselblad's exacting standards. Every detail is preserved with stunning clarity, every colour rendered with authentic brilliance.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E features an advanced stepping motor that sets new performance standards among current XCD lenses[2]. This powerful yet refined motor effortlessly drives the compact internal focus group, working in harmony with meticulously tuned algorithms to deliver intuitive, responsive focusing performance.
When paired with X2D II 100C's AF-C continuous autofocus capability[3], the lens transforms into a powerful tool for capturing motion, confidently tracking moving subjects and capturing the ideal instant with exceptional clarity.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E features an advanced stepping motor that sets new performance standards among current XCD lenses[2]. This powerful yet refined motor effortlessly drives the compact internal focus group, working in harmony with meticulously tuned algorithms to deliver intuitive, responsive focusing performance.
When paired with X2D II 100C's AF-C continuous autofocus capability[3], the lens transforms into a powerful tool for capturing motion, confidently tracking moving subjects and capturing the ideal instant with exceptional clarity.
The integrated leaf shutter unlocks creative freedom across an extraordinary range—from 1/4000 second to 68 minutes—with full flash synchronisation at every speed. Whether balancing fill flash under bright sunlight or using wide apertures in bright conditions, explore your creative vision without compromise.
Crafted from precision-forged metal, the lens body exemplifies Hasselblad's commitment to minimalist design and enduring quality. Despite housing an extensive zoom range and bright aperture design, ingenious engineering maintains a remarkably compact form—just 894g[4] and 133mm[5] in length, making it 19% lighter and 10% shorter than the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75.
Beyond the zoom and focus rings, XCD 2,8-4/35-100E incorporates the highly praised lens control ring from XCD V Series lenses. Tailor it to your workflow—adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EV or subject switch[6] with a simple turn.
The distinctive "H" logo gracing the focus, zoom and control rings harmonises beautifully with the engraved brand mark and prestigious "V" insignia, creating a lens that performs as elegantly as it appears.
Focal Length: 36-97mm
Equivalent Focal Length (24x36): 28-76mm
Aperture Range: f/2.8-f/32 (f/4-f/32)
Angle of View (diag/hor/vert): 76°/64°/50° (31°/25°/19°)
Length/Diameter: 138 (178)/90mm
Length (from camera lens mount flange): 133 (173)mm
Weight (excl. caps and lens shade): 894g
Filter Diameter: 86mm
Hasselblad X System cameras & 907X cameras
The equivalent focal length is 28-76mm.
16 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical elements and five ED elements.
X2D II 100C supports in-camera lens correction. For models before X2D II 100C, distortions can be corrected in Phocus or other image-processing software for more accurate optical effects.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E adopts a filter thread with a diameter of 86mm, which supports installing all types of 86mm-diameter filters.
Wide end: 0.4m, maximum image scale 1:8; Telephoto end: 0.5m, maximum image scale 1:4.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E includes some sealing at the seams, but it is not rated for dust or water resistance. It is recommended to avoid using this lens in dusty or wet conditions.
They are the focus ring, zoom ring, and lens control ring.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E weighs 894g* and measures 90 × 138(178)mm. For more details, refer to the datasheet.
* Weight excludes caps and lens shade.
Yes. Full-time manual focus is always available. Adjust the focus ring at any time, regardless of whether you use AF or MF mode.
A stepping motor.
Internal focusing.
The leaf shutter is built into the lens structure. Its most significant advantage is that it can achieve flash synchronisation at all speeds (e.g., flash sync speed of up to 1/4000s). This helps capture fast-moving subjects when a flash is used and is also helpful for wide-aperture portraits in strong lighting conditions or outdoors. Due to the special design of the leaf shutter, it generates significantly reduced vibration when triggered, efficiently producing quality shots.
For cameras with a focal-plane shutter, when using flash, the shutter speed is usually limited to 1/125s or 1/250s, posing restrictions for creativity.
It supports shutter speeds from 1/4000s to 68 minutes.
1. Actual zoom ratio is 2.86x.
2. As of 25 August 2025.
3. Not available with electronic shutter.
4. Weight excludes caps and lens shade.
5. Length measured with lens at 35mm wide position.
6. Only supported on X2D II 100C.
