The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 with a length of 88mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 83mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 and Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 and the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 Size and Weight 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 30mm F3.5 weighs 550g, which means it is 50g (8%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
Both the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 and the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 31mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.
