Regarding AF-C, pay attention to the statement of the Hasselblad representative from about a year ago during a trade fair from 2:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Cc_tt2_FXGs

Quote from: SrMi on May 08, 2024, 09:58:24 AM

Quote from: o2mpx on May 08, 2024, 08:50:19 AMWas surprised to see the announcement this morning and almost ordered one, despite having the 21mm and 28p. But upon checking, the 21mm is 600g vs new 25mm at 592g? Plus the MTF's aren't overwhelmingly better, and FOV less wide for my landscapes, where the wider aperture also isn't critical with most being shot at F8; so GAS subsided and will stick with the 21mm; when light weight is needed, have the 28p at 245g for the bag; so will stick with the 2 lenses for now.

Really puzzled by HB's strategy. Good to make new lenses, but they should be materially improved over the legacy, or provide key motivation to switch. The 25v doesn't weigh materially lighter, nor perform much better, providing less FOV, albeit the programmable button is a good feature, not sure it's compelling enough for existing legacy lens owners; perhaps new owners is the audience if they can't buy the original 21mm.

Ted Forbes claims that 25v is optically better than 21 (distortion, sharpness, vignetting). I have not watched his full review, nor have I any experience with 25v yet:
https://youtu.be/hz-1Ea5959A?si=N7yk8FiSxcp-uPiK

I questioned Ted Forbes' claim about the 25v being optically superior to the 21 in the comments to his video. No response (yet). Sometimes I suspect the YouTube reviewers who get this gear for reviews can go a little overboard on the praise of the latest gear, but I am happy to be proven wrong. As a 21mm owner, I plan to keep it, but if the 25v is shown to be optically superior (especially re: sharpness), I would consider adding it to the bag. 

Quote from: Gsmith on May 09, 2024, 02:58:24 PM

Quote from: fcarucci on May 09, 2024, 08:22:52 AMAvailable on BHPhoto now. Please, stop me.

Ordered the 25mm f/2.5V B&H yesterday and is to arrive FedEx tomorrow! I will make some non-scientific comparisons this weekend against my XCD lenses which include the discontinued 21MM f/4, 30mm f/3.5, 38mm f/2.5, and the 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 which is on my X2D most of the time. Cheers

Looking forward to your comparisons, in particular to the 21mm

All X cameras can show shutter actuations of all XCD lenses

and even adapted H lenses

X cameras can even update firmware of adapted H lenses.

Yes Hasselblad dropped it on the last V system models:
903SWC, 905SWC, 2003FCW and following, 555ELD, 503CXi, 503CW, 503CWD, 501C, 501CM

I noticed your "for sale" post in the classifieds, Marc. Are you planning on moving away from the Hasselblad X system?
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I am Ian yes...whilst it is a very good to camera to use, and perfect in many ways, my needs are slightly wider than before as my projects change so I am having to move to another system. I will certainly miss working with it.

I have two arriving tomorrow, one from B&H and one from Hasselblad's online store. I don't need both. Before I return one of them, if anybody wants one, just let me know.

Joe
joe.colson@me.com

Quote from: marcwilson on May 09, 2024, 05:31:34 AMdidn't think the 1dxII does this...it does...you genius ...thank you

I noticed your "for sale" post in the classifieds, Marc. Are you planning on moving away from the Hasselblad X system?

Which back are you using with the 907x – the CFV 100C or CFV 50C? The newer 100C comes with a dedicated adaptor that provides a hotshoe mount. The 50C will only trigger a flash (or Pocket Wizard) via a sync cable.

Quote from: Larsb on May 09, 2024, 06:29:26 PM

Quote from: flash on May 08, 2024, 11:46:26 PM

Quote from: Larsb on May 08, 2024, 07:33:16 PMI'm really interesting in getting this lens.  Does anyone know when it will be available in Australia?  I checked all the usual AU websites today and there is no mention of it. Perhaps it will take a bit more time

Late next week in limited numbers, apparently. I paid for mine today and am in the first batch. Ordered directly from D1 by emailing them. I didn't see it on their website at all either. Was told arrival late next week by D1 Stores today.

Gordon

Thanks Gordon - I put a deposit on the lens today (via CameraPro).  Hopefully mine will be part of the first batch too

thanks,

Lars

Looks like I already missed out on the first batch, but CameraPro advises there will be another batch of lenses in mid to late May.