The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 and the Nikon 135mm f2D DC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 149mm. The Nikon 135mm f2D DC with a length of 120mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Nikon 135mm f2D DC's 79mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 135mm f2D DC weighs 815g, 12% (120g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8's weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 135mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Hasselblad X Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 135mm f2D DC's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
