The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P 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 30mm F3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P with a length of 44mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P'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 28mm F4 P weighs 245g, which means it is 305g (55%) lighter than the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 which has a weight of 550g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 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 28mm F4 P:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P 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 XCD 28mm F4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 31mm.
