The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 and the Hasselblad XCD 65mm 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 35-100mm f2.8-4 is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 with a length of 93mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8's 81mm 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 65mm F2.8 weighs 727g, 18% (167g) lighter than the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4's weight of 894g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 and the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 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 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a focal range of 35-100mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.
