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 Samsung 45mm F1.8 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 XCD 45mm F3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Samsung 45mm F1.8 with a length of 45mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Samsung 45mm F1.8's 62mm 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. Samsung 45mm F1.8 weighs 115g, 75% (360g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5's weight of 475g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samsung 45mm F1.8 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung 45mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Samsung 45mm F1.8 has the Samsung NX 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 Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
45mm but while Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Samsung 45mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.