Is It Worth Adapting Lenses to the Hasselblad X2D?

[@oliscurra]

🤓 Can I ask you all a favour? If you enjoy this video, could you please hit the like button it helps me out big time. Appreciate you all!

[@peterfritzphoto]

I’ve adapted two Leica R and three Voigtlander VM lenses to my X2D, and most of them are spectacular - especially the Leica 80-200 and Voigtlander 21. Love them.

[@gamebuster800]

Starting with the short answer in the first 5 seconds? Good lord, that's something

[@oliscurra]

Well... no point trying to artificially drag you till the end. I'd rather tell you "why"... and possibly "why not". Do you adapt a lot of lenses to the X2D?

[@jb96764]

@@oliscurra I love this approach! Thanks so much.

[@dialac1]

As soon as I heard that, I LIKED the video and watched till the end

[@gamebuster800]

@ I don't have an X2D

[@riswanc]

Exactly how I experience and thanks for the friendly reminder workaround, accompanied by great photos, always excited whenever u have new video!

[@oliscurra]

I’m glad you like it, mate. Which lenses do you adapt to the X2D?

[@riswanc]

@@oliscurra i adapted the M lenses, having said that i m sticking with the natives lol.. i wont mind though but not worth the hassle to be honest, while i plugged the cfv100c to 500 series bodies flawlessly and love it

[@corinam3158]

I am always excited to watch your videos! Thank you for a great one again!

[@oliscurra]

Super glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏽

[@cyrusdaraii512]

This is my favorite subject in photography. I am adapting Hasselblad V (CF and F) series lenses on my Nikon FF mirrorless bodies. It is simply amazing what you can do with MF glass . I am shooting always in Manual mode with aperture priority setting on my Nikons. Most of images have little to no chromatic aberration. The other advantage I noticed is the fact that the image circle of MF is much larger than FF(old 35). This means that my camera sensor is cropping the sharpest part of the image circle. I have only a couple of Z native lenses, but most of my work is done with Hasselblad adapted lenses. I will not go back in spite of losing the autofocus option!

[@utterlybonkersdaddy5299]

How about the HC & HCD lenses? The older loose AF function, while the more recent Orange dot/square should be fully compatible. HC also cover a larger sensor. Obviously AF will become even slower, but the retain central shutter function

[@oliscurra]

Nice catch. I forgot to mention them. It would be awesome to adapt them once and give them a try though.

[@utterlybonkersdaddy5299]

@@oliscurra also it gives access to the HTS, opening the world of architectural photography

[@dmystify1381]

have you seen the prices....mite as well purchase the native lenses🤷‍♀

[@utterlybonkersdaddy5299]

@@dmystify1381 HC & HCD used lens come at ridiculous prices, like the S for Leica

[@cellphonehistorian1491]

OMG this is the best video so far on this topic! I'm lucky to get a X2D with about 65% of MSRP, and I'm having a hard time to build on the lenses system to use on this camera, they are so expensive, this is exactly what I need! thank you ! and followed!

[@jharrelphoto]

when I had an x1dii i used an adapted hcd 100mm f2.2 using the xh adapter from Hasselblad. That lens truly produced amazing results. Incredible bokeh. I still miss using that setup. But as far as adapting other lenses it is a big no for me using Hasselblad. I am on the fence about getting another, the x2d, or getting a gfx and being able to adapt all types of lenses. I prefer the color science on the Hasselblad though.

[@oliscurra]

That’s a bit an issue for me too. The color science of the Hasselblad X2D is without a doubt my favourite colour science I’ve shot.

[@royprasad]

Thanks. Do you know if it's possible to add an click or beep to the electronic shutter to get an audible feedback when the shutter is pressed?

[@RocketinExile]

did u try any Xpan lenses with the adaptor?

[@southbridgeforestHOA]

any autofocus adapters? specifically canon ef to hasselblad?

[@mmartin4697]

Can I use a HASSELBLAD CF 150mm F4 with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C ?

[@andreasstolten9179]

One more point: No flash if the electronic Shutter is used with adapted glass.

[@oliscurra]

That’s a very good point mate. Thanks from mentioning it. 👍🏽

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Same experience here Oli. When shooting third pary glass is your thing the GFX system works better. The hassie I shoot mostly with xcd glass 👍🏼

[@oliscurra]

Which XCD glass do you shoot mate?

[@allanjfotos]

All equipment has limitations and it's like the old saying the right horse for the right course. I found shooting pentax 67 lenses on a 5D mark ii really rewarding but when I tried the Mamyia, I found it a waste of time.

[@peterfritzphoto]

The TTArtisan 90 is outstanding.

[@kenthall4207]

What combination of adapters would you use to using a Nikon Z-lens to the X2D? Thanks in advance.

[@oliscurra]

@@kenthall4207 apologies mate but I’m not familiar with z lenses. But if there is a reasonably priced one which I don’t have to stack upon another I’d go with such an option. Novoflex does decent quality adapters.

[@SaranginSF]

you mentioned you would consider getting the native xcd 80mm 1.9. Wondering if you’ve given the newer xcd 90mm 2.5 a consideration? Why choose one over the other since you mentioned the 80mm?

[@oliscurra]

@@SaranginSF I prefer the extra 10 mm even though it’s not much. But the truth is I’m simply a sucker for f/1.as low as possible. The 90 mm does have a beautiful rendering I have to say. But I do prefer the 80mm for my style of photography. How about you?

[@SaranginSF]

​@@oliscurra Thank you for the prompt feedback! I agree with you, the 80mm 1.9 is perfect for a more methodical workflow, especially in a studio setting. It truly does produce some of the most beautiful images compared to my other lenses. However, the downside is its cost and the hefty weight of 1044g. Since I've been leaning more towards street photography lately, the lighter 90mm 2.5 at 550g seems like a better fit for my needs. So, I'm planning to sell the 80mm at a loss and switch to the 90mm, as I think I'll get more use out of it in my current style of shooting.

[@JohnPDixonRealEstate]

Do I need an adapter for the X2D if using TTArtisan 90mm F1.25 Full Frame. AND do you feel it’s much better to get the XCD 90mm V ? Also I really enjoy your videos, thanks for all your input. 👊🏼

[@dmystify1381]

3months ago i know right...but...if you go to flicker...you can type in the lens...45mm or 90mm.....either version of 45mm is far superior to the 90mm....just my two cents worth🤷‍♀

[@Zetaphotography]

I wish a firmware update would bring the 14bit drop to the X1D II

[@gurugamer8632]

Hello is the focus slow like it hunts at time

[@oliscurra]

I don’t feel it hunts very much. Of course you cannot compare it to Sony camera. If that’s your frame of reference, you will be disappointed.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

It’s not bad. It depends on what you are used to. But it Also never seems to miss focus. I have x1d too

[@oliscurra]

@@ChrisM-yq2pq Does the X1D miss or hunt for focus more?

[@JohnPDixonRealEstate]

I apologize, I watched your video again to get the answer 😎

[@danporiginal]

Adapting the lens is truly one of the biggest downfalls of this camera. I also try to adapt the V lens to the X2D, and the hassle and frustration are just not worth the final image.

[@davidmantripp]

Honestly I think it’s the wrong system to choose if your primary interest is adapted lenses. A Fuji GFX makes way more sense.

[@danporiginal]

@@davidmantripp I totally agree. I bought it for its modern lens but I think its a shame that old V lens don't work better.

[@oliscurra]

I guess the sensor absolutely outperforms the V lenses, but I still enjoy shooting them. My biggest wish was that the adapter would’ve triggered the shutter mechanism in the lens itself.