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 Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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. Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V with a length of 72mm, is 30mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's 73mm 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 368g (49%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 740g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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 55mm F2.5 V:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Hasselblad X Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
