Hasselblad XPan 45mm vs 90mm Lens Comparison Test - 1/2
In this test, we compared the XPan 45mm f4 and 90mm f4 lenses directly. How do images made with each lens change the feeling of a scene, and which lens is a better “standard” optic for the XPan system? To test this, we made images with both lenses while standing in the same spot to compare their field of view. Each image was shot wide open at f4 with the Auto shutter speed setting on Ilford XP2.
The XPan 45mm f4 offers an expansive wide angle view that takes advantage of the XPan system’s unique aspect ratio. The 45mm easily captures an entire block, its greater vertical angle of view creating an atmospheric quality. The XPan 45mm is an excellent travel lens for this reason — a single image can capture the character of a time and place. The XPan 45mm f4 is remarkably sharp and distortion-free.
The XPan 45mm f4’s compact dimensions also make it an excellent choice for travel, keeping the somewhat large XPan small enough to fit in a shoulder bag. XPan 45mm lenses came new with a neutral density center filter that evens frame illumination (eliminates vignetting) for critical use. This is helpful when shooting slide film or in images with large sky areas, but in practice it is usually possible to leave the filter off and retain the extra stop of light that the filter absorbs. These images were made without using the 45mm center filter.
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