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Which lenses support AFC on X2Dii?

From the support tab on the Hasselblad site (apparently I am unable to post a link):

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Not yet, at least. I have read the the older lens focusing gears may not be able to stand up to the rigors of the continuous auto focus. Apparently that also applies to the 20-35E which is a head scratcher since it the most recent released lens before the 35-100E. Maybe further firmware updates will be able to marginalize the perceived (at least for now) wear issues. It's a shame - but the AF-S still works on those and the 80 and 65 are such superb lenses.
 
I should add that the 35-100mm is also AF-C capable but not included in that firmware update referenced above. Also, from Hassy support, "AF-C is not available when using the electronic shutter. This cannot be enabled for other lenses through future firmware updates. In low-light conditions, autofocus performance may decrease due to reduced light reflection from the subject. The lens focus difference is not obvious, please note that it depends on your focus object."
 
I wrote to Hasselblad support a while ago, but I think their release notes now lists in the notes, supported lenses.

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For continuous autofocus (AF-C), the following lenses are fully supported on the new camera (with their latest firmware installed):

XCD 2,8–4/35–100E
XCD 2,5/25V
XCD 2,5/38V
XCD 2,5/55V
XCD 2,5/90V
XCD 4/28P
XCD 3,4/75P
Please note the following limitations:
AF-C is not available when using the electronic shutter.This cannot be enabled for other lenses through future firmware updates.

In low-light conditions, autofocus performance may decrease due to reduced light reflection from the subject.The lens focus difference is not obvious, please note that it depends on your focus object


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Patrick said:
I wrote to Hasselblad support a while ago, but I think their release notes now lists in the notes, supported lenses.

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For continuous autofocus (AF-C), the following lenses are fully supported on the new camera (with their latest firmware installed):

XCD 2,8–4/35–100E
XCD 2,5/25V
XCD 2,5/38V
XCD 2,5/55V
XCD 2,5/90V
XCD 4/28P
XCD 3,4/75P
Please note the following limitations:
AF-C is not available when using the electronic shutter.This cannot be enabled for other lenses through future firmware updates.

In low-light conditions, autofocus performance may decrease due to reduced light reflection from the subject.The lens focus difference is not obvious, please note that it depends on your focus object


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You forgot one the xcd 20-35E
 
MichaelErlewine said:
No, it is grayed-out for the XCD 20-35. It is NOT grayed out for you? If so, wonder what's causing it to not work with me.
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No, the XCD 20-35 E lens is not listed as one of the lenses that work with AF-C on the Hasselblad X2D Mark II, but its counterpart, the XCD 35-100mm F2.8-4.0E, does, along with the V and P series lenses. The X2D Mark II supports AF-C continuous autofocus, but it requires the specific lens and a firmware update to function
 
Firmare 1.7.1 is the latest firmware for the XCD 20-35 E lens. I updated that firmware and it does NOT support AF-C. It is still grayed out. So something is wrong somewhere. I see nowhere on the web anyone except the above getting AD-C on this lens.
 
Hasselblad does not make sense in that area. The 35-100 works but not the other E lense. It kind of sounds like the marketing crap that Apple pulls on us with there products.
 
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