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 XCD 55mm F2.5 V 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 55mm F2.5 V is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P with a length of 44mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V also has a larger diameter of 76mm 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 127g (34%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V which has a weight of 372g.
Filter Threads
Both the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V 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 XCD 55mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm.
