The XCD 2.5/55V lens features nine elements in eight groups, including three aspheric elements. Equivalent to a full frame 43 mm focal length, this standard lens delivers top-class optical performance with a compact build and supports an image resolution of over 100 megapixels. A large aperture of f/2.5 makes it perfect for varied scenarios both indoors and outdoors. Equipped with an upgraded leaf shutter, the XCD 2.5/55V can reach a shutter speed up to 1/2000s and delivers flash synchronisation at all speeds. The shutter is fast and quiet, and is complemented by the newly designed focusing module delivering quick and accurate focusing. The XCD 2.5/55V lens has both a focus ring and a lens control ring. Changing between AF and MF is achieved by a convenient push and pull of the focus ring. In MF mode, easily check the focus distance and DOF readings. The control ring can be customised for quick access to your prefered function.Equivalent to a full-frame 43mm focal length, the XCD 2.5/55V standard lens produces a viewpoint similar to the human eye. This perspective, combined with the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture, makes this lens an outstanding option for full or half-length portraits and ideal for shooting documentary, still life, or daily photography. When using the XCD 2.5/55V lens, the narrow aperture and leaf shutter blades can create Hasselblad's hallmark eight-point starburst effect on bright light sources. With its compact optical design, smal