The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P 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 75mm f3.4 P is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P with a length of 52mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P'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 45mm F4 P weighs 230g, 42% (168g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P's weight of 398g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P has a 62mm 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 75mm f3.4 P:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P has the same Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Hasselblad X lenses are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.
