Hasselblad's compact medium-format wide — the XCD 38mm f/2.5 V with integral leaf shutter.
The Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V was released in 2022 as part of the V-series of XCD lenses for the Hasselblad X medium-format mirrorless system. The V line was designed to be more compact and lighter than the earlier XCD lenses while retaining the leaf-shutter design. The 38mm gives a moderate wide-angle field of view on the X-system's medium-format sensor.
This is an autofocus Hasselblad X-mount medium-format lens with a 38mm focal length and an f/2.5 maximum aperture, built with an integral leaf shutter that allows flash sync across the shutter speed range. It is part of the compact V line and is lighter than comparable earlier XCD designs. The filter thread is 62mm, shared across the V-series primes. Confirm the exact weight and minimum focus distance against the specific copy.
On the larger medium-format sensor the 38mm focal length gives a wide-standard field of view suited to landscape, street, travel and general work, with the leaf shutter enabling high-speed flash sync for controlled lighting. The compact V-series form makes it more practical for handheld and travel use than the larger XCD lenses. Autofocus is designed for the X-system bodies and supports the electronic and mechanical shutter behaviour of the platform.
On the used market this sells to Hasselblad X-system owners wanting a compact wide-standard prime. Confirm the leaf shutter operates smoothly and quietly, as leaf-shutter repair is costly, and check the actuation count if the body reports it. Inspect the front element and 62mm thread for damage, verify autofocus drives correctly, and confirm the lens reports and updates firmware properly on an X-system body. Check the mount and contacts for wear.