Rachel Cobb: Mistral: The Legendary Wind of Provence Lens Mount_Hasselblad XCD High mechanical precision focusing system

High mechanical precision focusing system for properly metered focusing speed and tack-sharp images

HR (High Refractive index) and E-HR (Extra-High Refractive index) elements to completely eliminate the chromatic aberrations that can be noticeable with telephoto macro lenses

Noise reduction is particularly effective in the frequently used medium-to-high sensitivity range

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Rachel Cobb: Mistral: The Legendary Wind of Provence Lens Mount_Hasselblad XCD High mechanical precision focusing systemMistral is a portrait of Provence seen through its legendary wind. Photographer Rachel Cobb illustrates the effects of this relentless wind that funnels down the Rhne Valley, periodically gusting to 120 km per hourhurricane strength on the Beaufort wind force scale. The region has, accordingly, adjusted to accommodate the mistral's impact. Some houses are built the traditional way, with few or no windows on the windward side and the main entrance on