The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V 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 90mm F2.5 V is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V with a length of 72mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V's 75mm 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 55mm F2.5 V weighs 372g, which means it is 179g (32%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V which has a weight of 551g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V and the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V 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 55mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.