Hasselblad 90mm f4 telephoto lens for XPan I + II (90/4)

Description: You are bidding on a beautiful example of Hasselblad's rare and highly sought after 90mm f4 lens for the legendary but sadly now discontinued XPan panoramic cameras. Announced in 1999, Hasselblad's 90mm lens caught the imagination of discerning photographers and devotees of their highly regarded XPan cameras. It's not the first focal length people think of when reaching out for an Xpan camera: that accolodate goes to the standard 45mm, or even the rare-as-hens-teeth 30mm ASPH, and for good reason: XPan's panoramic frame lends itself to wide angle photography, right? Right? The 90mm goes the other way, doubling the focal length of the standard 45mm, allowing for subject isolation in what remains a cinematic frame. Like 90mm on regular cameras, the Hasselblad 90mm f4 continues to have that sense of classical portraiture, but, when combined with the XPan frame, those portraits become embedded into something quite filmic, offering new opportunities for narrative and meaning. As you can see from the photographs taken earlier, the lens is in excellent condition, exhibiting only very slight signs of use. Cosmetically, it's hard to fault with no significant dings, dents or scratches to report. dOptics are mint, and free of scratches, dirt, dust or fungus. Aperture and focusing rings are smooth, well dampened and decisive; aperture blades are bright and snappy and free of oil; markings are clear and legible; and the mount is continues to be clean and bright. The lens comes with front/rear caps and its original 'bubble' case. The XPan series cameras were designed strictly for a niche market, and the 90mm was intended for an even smaller subset of photographers. But, if you love your XPan camera and feel that you would positively benefit from this quietly unassuming lens, don't hesitate to take this rare opportunity to seriously invest in your panoramic photography today. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding! _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 945 GBP

Location: London

End Time: 2024-11-30T12:50:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.94 GBP