The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 and the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH 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 21mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 47mm, is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH's 53mm 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. Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH weighs 300g, 50% (300g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4's weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH has a 39mm 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 21mm F4:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
