The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E and the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR 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 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR with a length of 113mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E's 81mm 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. Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR weighs 725g, 9% (80g) lighter than the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E's weight of 805g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a 82mm 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 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G 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 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20-35mm but while Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E has the fastest aperture of
F3.2-4.5, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
