The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 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 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 with a length of 93mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 and Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 and the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 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 XCD 65mm F2.8 weighs 727g, 34% (388g) lighter than the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5's weight of 1115g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 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 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 has a focal range of 36-73mm and
2.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.
