The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 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 45mm F3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V with a length of 68mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V's 76mm 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 38mm F2.5 V weighs 350g, which means it is 125g (26%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 which has a weight of 475g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has the same Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Hasselblad X lenses are Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 38mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.