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 Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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 28mm F4 P is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8's 70mm 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. Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, 48% (120g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P's weight of 245g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 28mm F4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 39mm.
