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Aperture Series: Curvy Grade, Colorado National Monument
Evaluated on the 110 ppi NEC PA302W. See pixel density and why a standard-res display matters.
This page presents evaluates the Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 from f/2.5 to f/8, also commenting also on the quality of the Hasselblad X2D 100C.
It’s not easy to design a high performance lens covering a 44 X 33mm sensor, especially with a bright/fast aperture. With lens speed of f/2.5 (equivalent to f/2 on 35mm format), one could easily set modest expectations for the 38/2.5. And perhaps one should because nothing short of f/8 gets the job done.
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