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 XCD 45mm F4 P 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 XCD 45mm F4 P with a length of 52mm, is 65mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P's 80mm 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 XCD 45mm F4 P weighs 230g, 71% (575g) 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 Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P 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 XCD 45mm F4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.
