HASSELBLAD HCD f4.8 24mm
The rare widest-angle lens in the H lens series
A review and Photo example of the HASSELBLAD HCD 24mm F4.8.
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1．Usage
The Hasselblad HCD 24 F4.8 is a lens for H-series cameras. I bought it second-hand, but when I attached it to the camera and checked the shutter count, it was about 4000 times.
When used with the X1DII and X2D, the autofocus (AF) focusing speed is standard for HC and HCD lenses, and the AF operation can feel a little peaky, and when the focus is lost, the motor can make an unpleasant noise.
The minimum shooting distance is 38cm throughout the entire range, which is sufficient for close-up shooting, but it is inferior to the 35cm of the HCD28mm, and the optional extension tube cannot be used.
The lens comes with a nice hood, but in everyday use it is rarely used because it is resistant to backlighting without the hood.
The lens alone weighs 810g, which is slightly shorter and lighter than the HCD 28mmm, which belongs to the same wide-angle lens category.
As long as you develop the results with Phocus, you will not notice any distortion or vignetting. Some distortion can be seen in the EVF while shooting, so there is no doubt that software correction is being used, but you can still obtain images of sufficient quality.
I also own the XCD 21mm, which has almost the same focal length, but the distortion was sometimes noticeable even when using the Phocus. Since it is a dedicated product, the XCD 21mm is lighter and easier to handle. The AF speed is not that different.
2．About lens
The HCD 24mm F4.8 is a short-focus lens for Hasselblad H-series cameras, and as the name suggests, it is a wide-angle lens with a focal length of 28mm.
Because it is an HCD lens series, the sensor size is optimized for sensors with a 48 x 36mm size. For larger sensors with a 53.7 x 40.2mm size, the image circle of the lens is insufficient and vignetting occurs at the edges. Lenses with an orange dot have a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000, while lenses without a mark have a shutter speed of 1/800.
This lens can be used with the X1D (4116 edition), X1DII, X2D, and X907 via the XH Lens Adapter or XH CONVERTER 0.8. The focal length in 35mm format will vary depending on the adapter used. When using the XH Lens Adapter, the focal length is 19mm, and when using the XH CONVERTER 0.8, the focal length is 16mm.
When shooting with the XH CONVERTER 0.8, the image circle of the lens is insufficient, resulting in some vignetting at the periphery. The dedicated shooting and development software Phocus automatically crops (trims) the periphery.
You can also check the full-size image before cropping by selecting [Uncrop] from the image menu in Phocus.
This lens is not compatible with the Leica genuine mount adapter S-Adapter H, which allows HC/HCD lenses to be used with the Leica S series. It can be attached, but only at full aperture, and the camera sometimes freezes. Since the camera and lens can be physically attached, it would be nice if the camera could support this lens with a firmware update, but as of 2024, when the Leica S series has come to an end, this hope is unlikely to come true.
For Fujifilm’s GFX series, if you use the FUJIFILM genuine H MOUNT ADAPTER G, you can use H series lenses with a leaf shutter and manual focus.
3．Accessory compatibility
- HTS 1,5 TILT AND SHIFT ADAPTER can be used.
- The image circle of the lens does not cover medium format film (41.5 x 56mm).
- Converter 1.7x (x1.7 teleconverter) cannot be used.
- All expansion tubes (H13/H26/H52) cannot be used
4．AF support
There are several conditions to attach HC/HCD series lenses to X1D, X1DII, X2D, and 907X via a mount adapter (X H Lens Adapter, XH CONVERTER 0.8) to drive auto focus (hereinafter referred to as AF).
The most important thing is the lens firmware. If the lens firmware cannot be updated to 19.1.0, AF will not work.
In order to update to lens firmware 19.1.0, the lens must have firmware 18.0.0 or later.
- All lenses with an orange dot are capable of AF.
- However, AF does not work on the HC120 and HC120-II. This is a lens limitation imposed by Hasselblad.
- For non-orange dot lenses, it’s a bit more complicated.
- If AF is possible
- Lens with lens firmware 18.0.0 or later.
- Lenses from 2010 or later with serial numbers starting with V and firmware 18.0.0 or later.
- When AF is not possible
- Lens with lens firmware earlier than 17.0.0.
- Lenses manufactured before 2010 with serial numbers starting with S.
- Fujinon brand lens.
- If AF is possible
5．About FUJINON lens
- The HCD 24mm lens probably doesn’t exist as I have never seen the Fujinon brand on the market.
Specification
| Item | HCD 24 | HCD 28 |
| focal length(mm) | 24.3 | 28.9 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.8 | 4 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 | 32 |
| Lens configuration | 11groups 14elements | 9groups 12elements |
| Minimum distance(m) | 0.38 | 0.35 |
| Lens length(mm) | 99 | 102 |
| Lens max diameter(mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Filter diameter(mm) | 95 | 95 |
| Weight(g) | 810 | 850 |
HCD 4.8/24 lens specification PDF
Reference links
- HASSELBLAD HCD 24mm Official introduction page
- Hasselblad Lens Production Year Confirmation web site
Update history
- 2024.8.30
- 2024.03.24
- 2022.04.05
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