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 Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 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 Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 with a length of 88mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 has a larger diameter of 83mm 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. Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 weighs 550g, 31% (255g) lighter than the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E's weight of 805g.
Filter Threads
Both the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E and the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E and the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 has the same Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Hasselblad X lenses are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II.
Focal Range
Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E has a focal range of 20-35mm and
1.8X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 31mm.