Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 vs Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH

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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5

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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 vs Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 for the Hasselblad X is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 45mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH for the M Mount is a Standard Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and max aperture of F0.95.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Key Specs

45mm Focal Range

F3.5 Max Aperture

Weather-sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format: 645

Hasselblad X Mount

Weight: 475g.

Diameter: 77mm

Length: 75mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.4m

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F0.95 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 60mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Leica M Mount

Weight: 700g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 75mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.7m

Max Magnification: 0.059x

What type of photography are the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5	Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Fair
Sports	Fair	Average
Portrait	Very Good	Excellent
Travel	Average	Good
Street	Good	Very Good
Wedding	Very Good	Excellent
Walk Around	Average	Good
Vlogging	Average	Good
Landscape	Average	Good

Size and Weight Comparison

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 weighs 475g, which means it is 225g (32%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH which has a weight of 700g.

Lens Mounts

The Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D for the Hasselblad X Mount and Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262 for the Leica M Mount.

Focal Range

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.

Reasons to choose Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 over Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH

Focal Length - Wide	45mm vs 50mm	5mm Wider coverage
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Max Sensor Coverage	645 vs 35mm FF	covers larger sensors
Weight	475g vs 700g	225g lighter
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.4m vs 0.7m	can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH over Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5

Focal Length - Tele	50mm vs 45mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	0.95 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	0.95 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	73mm vs 77mm	4mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	60mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.059x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing

Common Weaknesses of Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 and Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 vs Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Hasselblad	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Hasselblad X	Leica M
Max Format	645	35mm FF
Focal Range	45mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	-
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5	F0.95
Min Aperture	F32	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	-	-
Optics
Optical Elements	-	8
Optical Groups	-	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.4m	0.7m
Max Magnification	-	0.059X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	-	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	-
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	475g	700g
Diameter	77mm	73mm
Length	75mm	75mm
Materials	-	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	67mm	60mm
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Tripod Collar	No	No
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