Planning to capture some scenic landscapes and sweeping vistas with your medium format camera this summer? Make sure you’re also ready with the right lens (or lenses) to get the best results in glorious detail.
For landscape photography using medium format cameras, you’ll want lenses that offer exceptional sharpness, edge-to-edge sharpness for large prints, minimal distortion, and high resolving power to take full advantage of the larger sensor.
Other technical requirements to consider:
- Wide angle (21–35mm full-frame equivalent) for broad vistas
- Weather sealing for field reliability
- Good color rendering and contrast
Below is a quick breakdown of some of the best lenses across two popular digital medium format systems: Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X System.
Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Fujifilm’s GFX series (GFX 50S, 100S, 100S II) is currently one of the most popular medium format digital systems. If you’re new to this system, these are your top choices:
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Hasselblad X System (XCD Lenses)
Hasselblad’s X1D II and X2D 100C are known for stunning color rendition and leaf-shutter lenses. This system is on the higher-end but niche side of things, but is popular among photographers looking for high-quality, professional results.
Which of these lenses are you likely to get to pair with your medium format camera? If you’re already doing landscape photography in medium format, did we miss any of your go-to lenses for these systems? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
