Hasselblad's medium-format wide zoom — the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E for the X system.
The Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E was released in 2024 as part of the E-series of XCD zoom lenses for the Hasselblad X medium-format mirrorless system. It was among the first zoom lenses in the XCD range, which had previously been prime-only, and covers the ultra-wide to wide range on the X-system's medium-format sensor.
This is an autofocus Hasselblad X-mount medium-format zoom covering 20-35mm with a variable f/3.2-4.5 maximum aperture. As part of the E-series zoom line it uses a focal-plane-based exposure design rather than the leaf shutter found in the V and older prime lenses, so flash sync behaviour differs from those lenses. Confirm the exact weight, filter thread and minimum focus distance against the specific copy before listing.
On the larger medium-format sensor the 20-35mm range gives an ultra-wide to wide field of view suited to landscape, architecture, interior and travel work. A single zoom covering this range reduces the number of primes a landscape or architecture shooter needs to carry on the X system. The variable aperture reflects the design priority of covering a wide range in a manageable size rather than maximising speed.
As a recent lens the used supply is limited and prices remain high. Confirm the zoom and focus action is smooth and that autofocus drives correctly across the range. Inspect the front element and any filter thread for damage. Verify the lens reports and updates firmware correctly on an X-system body, and confirm which shutter behaviour it uses, as the E-series differs from the leaf-shutter lenses. Check the mount and contacts for wear.