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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 112mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a larger diameter of 88mm 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. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II weighs 547g, 32% (258g) 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad 20-35mm F3.2-4.5 E has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm.
