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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD 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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD with a length of 83mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's 83mm 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 6g (0%) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD which has a weight of 900g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD 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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has the Fujifilm G 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 Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 89mm.
