The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 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 Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V with a length of 105mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V's 75mm 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 25mm F2.5 V weighs 592g, which means it is 8g (1%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 25mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 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 XCD 25mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.
