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 80mm F1.9 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 80mm F1.9 with a length of 112mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9's 84mm 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 35-100mm f2.8-4 weighs 894g, which means it is 151g (14%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 which has a weight of 1045g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 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 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 and the Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 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 80mm F1.9 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm.
