Hasselblad X Autofocus
Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4
- Focal length
- 21 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 600 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 32 cm
- Length
- 106 mm
At a Glance
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is an ultra-wide prime for medium format (Hasselblad X). It covers 21 mm at f/4, a field of view equivalent to 17 mm on full frame. It has autofocus and weighs 600 g. Minimum focus distance is 32 cm, maximum magnification 1:10.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 21 mm
- Max. focal length
- 21 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 600 g (1.32 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 32 cm (12.6 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:10 (0.1×)
- Length
- 106 mm (4.17 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
- Released
- May 2018
Manufacturer data: hasselblad.com, cdn.hasselblad.com, cdn.hasselblad.com, hasselblad.com
Last checked: October 25, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 fit?
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 fits all Hasselblad X cameras. There its field of view equals 17 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).
Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Hasselblad X lenses.
| Lens | Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 | Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift | Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P | Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21 mm | 20 mm | 28 mm | 19 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 600 g | 747 g | 245 g | 546 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 32 cm | 25 cm | 22 cm | 18 cm |
| Length | 106 mm | 91 mm | 48 mm | 80 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4: FAQ
Does the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 have autofocus?
Yes, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has autofocus.
Does the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 have image stabilization?
No, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 weigh?
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 weighs 600 g. It is 106 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 use?
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is 32 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
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